Iphone not playing video in product gallery

I have added a video (mp4 and mov) to the media of one of my products.

The video plays on Android, PC and Mac, but for some reason is does not play on Iphones.

I have tried everything I could find on the internet, inlcuding making it a vimeo etc. But nothing works, can someone here help me if they know the issue?

Link to product:
https://www.j2scooters.nl/products/vespa-sprint-e5-aston-martin-grey-metallic

Hi @florisvanvoorst

The issue with the video not playing on iPhones is likely due to compatibility or format restrictions. Here are possible solutions:

  1. Format Compatibility: Ensure the video is encoded in H.264 codec, which is widely supported on iPhones. HEVC (H.265) might not work well on older devices.
  2. Hosting Platform: If you’re embedding via Vimeo or similar, ensure that settings allow playback on all devices, and that the embed code is compatible with iOS browsers.
  3. HTML5 Video Tag: If self-hosting, use the HTML5 video tag for maximum compatibility, and ensure fallback formats (mp4, webm) are provided.
  4. Cross-Origin Issues: If hosted externally, ensure your server is configured to allow cross-origin requests, as iOS may block these otherwise.

You could test re-encoding the video with HandBrake to H.264 or use a more iOS-friendly hosting platform to solve the problem.

If you have other questions, I am willing to answer them too.

Best regards,

Daisy