How to change the auto-play video setting on your Roku streaming device
While browsing around on your Roku® streaming device, some videos will automatically start playing and some images will automatically scroll from one to the next. The Auto-play video setting controls whether these videos and images will automatically play or remain still.
This article provides instruction on how to turn the Auto-play video setting on and off.
How to change the Auto-play video setting
Use the following steps to change the Auto-play video setting on your Roku streaming device.
- Press Home
on your remote - Scroll and select Settings
- Select Accessibility
- Select Auto-play video
- Choose On or Off
- If you select On, your Roku device will play some videos automatically while you are navigating on screen
- If you select Off, videos will appear as images instead
Note: If the screen reader is turned on, the auto-play video setting will automatically turn off.
Why do I still see videos automatically playing?
If videos are still automatically playing, review the following troubleshooting tips.
- Change the setting on each device: The auto-play video settings only applies to the device you are currently using. You must update the setting on each device you own.
- Check app settings: Roku will make your auto-play preference available to third party apps, but some apps may have their own auto-play setting. If you are in an app, videos still automatically start playing as you navigate, check the app you're in to see whether they have a setting to control auto-play videos.
Last updated at 2/24/2026 10:14:39 PM
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