Streaming videos not playing in Safari 16.3

Using Ventura 13.2.1 on MacBook Pro 15" 2018

On boot up or waking by opening lid when opening safari to a streaming site the video will not play. I have to quit Safari then open, go to history and Reopen All Windows From Last Session before streaming works.

If Safari is open and the laptop goes to sleep (I do not close the lid) when waking video does not play. Closing Safari and reopening with windows from last session streaming will work.

Not a huge problem, but an inconvenience

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Feb 25, 2023 06:05 PM

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WinsC1

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Posted on Feb 27, 2023 05:35 PM

Hey DavidH0608,

We'd recommend clearing Safari history and website data to see if that resolves the issue.

This article explains how to clear history: Clear your browsing history in Safari on Mac - Apple Support

"In the Safari app on your Mac, choose History > Clear History, then click the pop-up menu.
Choose how far back you want your browsing history cleared."

You can find steps to clear cookies and website data here: Clear cookies in Safari on Mac - Apple Support

"In the Safari app on your Mac, choose Safari > Settings, then click Privacy.

The Privacy pane of Safari settings.

Click Manage Website Data.
Select one or more websites, then click Remove or Remove All.
Removing the data may reduce tracking, but may also log you out of websites or change website behavior."

Thanks!

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