How to Stop Bing Videos from Playing Automatically

You can stop Bing videos from playing automatically by changing a setting on the Bing homepage.

Bing videos automatically playing on the Bing homepage consume internet data and make the Bing webpage appear more engaging. You can prevent these Bing videos from playing automatically by disabling the autoplay setting in your browser.

The good news is that Bing lets you control these auto-playing videos. Once you turn them off, Bing usually remembers your choice for your browser.

Follow these simple steps to stop Bing videos from playing automatically on your computer.

How to Stop Bing Videos from Playing Automatically

Step 1Go to Bing’s Settings

Bing’s main settings page stops videos from playing automatically when you change preferences. To access the Bing main settings page, open your web browser and go to bing.com. On the Bing main settings page, you find the specific setting to prevent videos from playing automatically.

What to do: Open your web browser and navigate to the Bing website. Type bing.com into the address bar and press Enter.

Why: Being on the Bing page is necessary to adjust its settings.

Step 2Find ⚙️ the Settings Menu

On the Bing homepage, find the ‘Settings and quick links’ text to get to the main settings menu. This option is usually in the top right corner of the page. Clicking this text lets you access the controls to adjust your preferences.

The Bing homepage provides a “Settings and quick links” option. Users find and click this text, usually located in the top right section of the page, to access configuration choices.

Step 3Open All Settings

After clicking ‘Settings and quick links’, a small menu pops up. To see all the options that let you stop videos from playing automatically, click the main ‘Settings’ button inside this menu. This opens the full list of settings you can change.

What to do: Within the menu that appears, look for and click the button or link labeled “Settings”. This action will present a more extensive settings menu.

Step 4Find the Homepage Video Options

Now within the main settings interface, you’ll encounter various categories. Locate the section that governs the appearance of your Bing homepage, particularly regarding videos.

What to do: Browse through the available settings until you find the “Homepage” section. Within the “Homepage” settings, identify the subsection titled “Videos and panoramas”.

Step 5Choose How Videos Play

Bing video settings control automatic video playback. To stop Bing videos from playing automatically, open Bing’s video settings and go to the ‘Videos and panoramas’ section. Find the video playback option and select ‘Don’t play automatically’. This choice stops Bing videos from starting on their own when you visit Bing.

What to do: In the “Videos and panoramas” section, locate the specific option related to video playback. Select the setting that reads “Don’t play automatically”.

Step 6Save Your Choices

After you change the video playback setting, look for a ‘Save’ or ‘Apply’ button, usually at the bottom of the page. Clicking this button confirms your choice, but sometimes Bing saves your selection automatically. If you don’t see a save button, your new setting has likely been applied.

What to do: Scan the bottom of ⚙️ the settings screen for a button labeled “Save” or “Apply”. If present, click it to finalize your selection. If no such button appears, your choice from Step 5 was registered immediately.

References:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/bing/turn-off-bing-homepage-image-or-video

Summary

To stop Bing videos from playing automatically, visit Bing’s homepage, click “Settings and quick links,” then select “Settings.” Navigate to the “Homepage” section, followed by “Videos and panoramas,” and choose “Don’t play automatically.” Save your changes if the option is presented.