Hero video isn't automatically playing

Topic summary

Hero video autoplay issue on desktop in a Shopify store using the Impulse theme. The video was added via a YouTube link (no direct upload option visible).

  • Behavior: Plays correctly on mobile; on desktop, the hero section shows the YouTube play button rather than auto-playing.
  • Context: The “hero video” refers to the large banner media at the top of the homepage.

Recent update: A participant requested the storefront URL to investigate the configuration and behavior directly.

Actions/next steps:

  • Provide the store’s URL so troubleshooting can proceed.

Status: Unresolved and ongoing. No fixes or definitive causes identified yet; awaiting the URL to diagnose further.

Summarized with AI on December 25. AI used: gpt-5.

Hello everyone! My hero video isn’t automatically playing on desktop view. I didn’t see a place to upload a video, just a place for a link for youtube, etc so I used youtube. Plays well on mobile. On desktop, it just has the youtube play button in the background. I’m using the impulse theme.

Hi @aimeesmithstdio ,

Thanks for reaching out. Do you mind sharing your storefront URL with me here so I can take a look please?