[Resolved] Can't make embedded video autoplay

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[Ole Andreas Vekve]

I am trying to make the embedded media field to autoplay. However it won't let me.

<?php $renderfieldmedia = types_render_field('film', array('raw'=>'true'))?>
     <?php if(!empty($renderfieldmedia)){?>
          <div id="videoholder">
    	       <dd><?php echo(types_render_field('film', array("output" => "html", "autoplay" => "on"))); ?></dd>
    	  </div>

Any ideas?

[Luo Yang]

Dear Ole,

I can not duplicate same problem in my localhost, I tested your codes and add a line at the bottom:

	 <?php }?>

It works fine, and the video does auto-play.
I suggest you check these:
1) make sure you are using the latest version of WP-TYPES plugins
2) deactivate other plugins and switch to wordpress default theme, and test again
3) Also check if there is any JS error occur in your webpage.

[Ole Andreas Vekve]

Thank you.

1. Checked if used the latest Toolset Types plugin, and that is correct.
2. Deactivated almost all plugins, but still nothing.
3. Removed almost all JS, and did not solve anything. Can't find any errors on the page.

Maybe you can see something wrong if I give you the url? hidden link

Best regards

[Luo Yang]

Since you are using custom theme + other plugins, and I can not duplicate same problem in my localhost, so as I suggest you above:
deactivate other plugins and switch to wordpress default theme, and test again
You can simply add below codes into theme file "single.php":

<?php $renderfieldmedia = types_render_field('film', array('raw'=>'true'))?>
     <?php if(!empty($renderfieldmedia)){?>
          <div id="videoholder">
               <dd><?php echo(types_render_field('film', array("output" => "html", "autoplay" => "on"))); ?></dd>
          </div>
	 <?php }?>

This works fine in my localhost (fresh wordpress installation + 2016 wordpress default theme).
If the problem still exists, please duplicate same problem in a test site, and fill below private detail box with login details and ftp access, also point out where I can edit your PHP codes. I need a live website to test and debug. thanks

[Luo Yang]

Thanks for the details, you are using a custom embedded media field, I tested with a custom video field, sorry for the misunderstand.

According to our document:
https://toolset.com/documentation/customizing-sites-using-php/functions/#embedded-media
There isn't "autoplay" option in custom embedded media field, and it is wordpress do not support "autoplay" for embed media.

I search in google, and find this thread:
http://wordpress.stackexchange.com/questions/5362/wp-oembed-not-passing-through-the-autoplay-1-variable

Hope it help

[Ole Andreas Vekve]

Oh, I see. One last question: Is it possible to add videos from YouTube using custom video field then?

[Ole Andreas Vekve]

Problem solved with the links you provided. Thanks for helping me out. Have a nice day