Video and audio stop when tab focus changes in Safari

I like to watch CNN in a Safari tab. When I switch away from that tab to another tab the audio and video pauses until I change the focus back to the tab where CNN is playing. What settings will keep the video and audio playing regardless of the focus. Running Safari v 17.0 under Sonoma 14.0

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 14.0

Posted on Oct 17, 2023 02:40 PM

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Oct 18, 2023 11:18 AM in response to stephen435

Hello stephen435,

Thanks for choosing the Apple Support Communities. We understand videos are pausing when you click another tab on the CNN website.

We tested this and it looks like this is a setting exclusive to the CNN website itself. We suggest reaching out to their support channels for further help. Here is how: CNN Help Center

We hope this helps.

Cheers!

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