How to Stop Bing Videos from Playing Automatically
Bing videos stop playing automatically by changing a setting on the Bing homepage.
Bing's automatic video playback on its homepage can consume internet data. This video playback feature is a design choice by Bing to make the webpage appear more engaging. Users can prevent these videos from playing automatically.
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.
Go to Bing’s homepage, click “Settings and quick links,” then click “Settings.” Navigate to the “Homepage” section, find “Videos and panoramas,” and select “Don’t play automatically.” Save your changes if prompted.
How to Stop Bing Videos from Playing Automatically
Step 1Go to Bing’s Settings
To stop Bing videos from playing automatically, you’ll first need to go to Bing’s settings page.
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, you can find the settings menu by looking for the ‘Settings and quick links’ text, usually in the top right corner.
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 appears, but you need to click the main ‘Settings’ button to see all the options.
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
In the ‘Videos and panoramas’ section of Bing’s settings, you can choose how videos play, specifically finding the option to stop them from playing automatically.
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 changing the video playback setting, look for a ‘Save’ or ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of the page to confirm your choice, though sometimes Bing saves it automatically.
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.
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