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How to prevent Google Maps from automatically playing videos.

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Similar to YouTube and Facebook, the auto-play video feature is now available in the Google Maps app. This feature allows videos to play automatically while you view information about a location. Sometimes, this setting is enabled by default when you update Google Maps. However, if you are using mobile data while navigating on Google Maps, this feature can quickly drain your data. Below is a guide on how to prevent Google Maps from auto-playing videos on Android.

 

How to prevent Google Maps from automatically playing videos.

Step 1:

Open the Google Maps app and then tap your profile picture . Next, tap Settings to open the app's settings.

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Step 2:

In the new interface, tap on Video Settings to make changes. The auto-play video feature is always enabled in the Google Maps app.

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Step 3:

You can choose to only enable autoplay on Google Maps when your phone is connected to WiFi to avoid consuming mobile data. Or, if you don't like this feature, you can turn it off completely.

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David Pac
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Update 24 January 2026

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