How to Disable Autoplaying and Background Videos on Disney+
- Justin Duino
@jaduino
Just like Netflix, Disney+ makes it easy to binge-watch a show by automatically playing the next episode when the first ends. If you dont like this feature, you can turn Autoplay off alongside the apps ability to play background videos on the landing page and throughout the app.
Disable Autoplay on iPhone, iPad, and Android
At launch, the Disney+ app doesnt appear to display background videos on the homepage automatically. As such, the only setting that you can disable is the Autoplay feature.
Start by opening the Disney+ app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android and then tapping on the profile tab in the bottom right corner.
From here, select the Edit Profiles button.
Tap on the profile that you want autoplay videos disabled in. Unfortunately, this setting has to be disabled manually for each profile. There isnt an account-wide option for you to turn off.
Toggle off Autoplay and then tap the Save button.
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With the setting disabled, you will now need to start the next video in a series manually. The Disney+ app will no longer automatically progress onto the next episode.
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Disable Autoplay and Background Video on the Web
If youre watching Disney+ using a web browser [Windows, macOS, Linux, etc.], you can disable autoplaying and background videos following a similar route as with the mobile apps.
To start, hover your mouse over the avatar in the top-right corner and then click the Edit Profiles button.
From here, click on the profile that you want to customize. Again,these settings have to be disabled manually for each profile. There isnt an account-wide option for you to turn off.
Click on the toggle next to Autoplay and Background Video to disable each option and then click the Save button.
DisableAutoplay and Background Video on Apple TV, Android TV, and Smart TVs
The option to turn off autoplaying and background videos is also available to those watching Disney+ on smart TVs and set top boxes.
Begin by navigating to the left sidebar and clicking on your avatar in the top-left corner.
Next, click on the Edit Profiles button.
Select the profile that you want to customize. These settings have to be disabled manually for each profile. There isnt an account-wide option for you to turn off.
Click on the Autoplay and Background Video options to turn them off. Navigate over to the Done button to save your changes.
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Justin Duino is the Managing Editor at How-To Geek. He has spent the last decade writing about Android, smartphones, and other mobile technology. In addition to his written work, he has also been a regular guest commentator on CBS News and BBC World News and Radio to discuss current events in the technology industry. Read Full Bio »