> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.pandavideo.com/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# How does Smart Autoplay work

# How does Smart Autoplay work?

**Smart Autoplay** is a feature designed to enhance the **viewing experience** and **increase video retention rates**. It offers a smarter approach to traditional autoplay, adapting to browser restrictions and user interaction with the page.

---

## Smart Autoplay

The video starts automatically **without sound** when the page loads, allowing immediate viewing of the content, with an on-screen notice informing **“Click here to enable sound.”** This happens due to browser restrictions that block audio playback without prior user interaction.

|| If the user does not interact with the video to enable sound, the plays will not be counted in the analytics area, since technically the content was not effectively watched.

## Detect interaction to start audio

Whenever the user performs any interaction on the page, whether by clicking or moving the mouse, the video automatically starts **with sound**, and plays and impressions begin to be counted directly in **analytics**. This feature may not work on some browsers.

| This is an excellent option for those who use **VSL** and want to track the page’s performance metrics directly in our **analytics** area.

---

## How to set up Smart Autoplay?

Follow the steps below in your dashboard:

1. Go to the **Videos** tab.
2. Double-click the desired video.
3. In the video settings side menu, go to the **Advanced** section.
4. Select the **Smart Autoplay** option.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/e/f/c/5efce8ce8b62b000/image_1c12ssm.png =720x397)


5. Enable the **Smart Autoplay** option and click to publish the changes to your video.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/e/f/c/5efce8ce8b62b000/image_d50ky5.png =720x398)


---

## Smart Autoplay settings to detect page interaction and start audio

6. In the **Smart Autoplay** section, enable the option to detect interaction to start the audio and publish the changes:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/e/f/c/5efce8ce8b62b000/image_12ae2o9.png =720x396)


> 💡 **Tip:** This detection allows the video to start **with sound** when the visitor interacts with the page, either by clicking or moving the mouse, contributing to an increase in the video’s metrics.

---

## Got any questions?

Reach out to our support team via chat, and our team will do their best to resolve any questions you have.

Not using Panda Video yet? Visit our [pricing page](https://www.pandavideo.com/pricing) and choose the plan that’s right for your business.