Custom Video Player Issue – Building Feature -like a Facebook Reels

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Hi everyone,

I'm currently working on building a feature similar to Facebook Reels in my app using FlutterFlow. The idea is to let users scroll through short videos (like Instagram Reels or TikTok).

However, I'm running into a big limitation with the default video player:


The Problem:

The video player used in Flutter (and in FlutterFlow) autoplays videos in mute mode – especially on web. This means:

  • Every time the user scrolls to the next video, they have to manually unmute it.

  • This behavior breaks the user experience, especially for a reels-style interface where sound is expected to play automatically.


What I Need:

I want to build a custom video player (using a custom widget in FlutterFlow) that:

  • Autoplays videos with sound

  • Works seamlessly across mobile and web

  • Feels like a proper short video feed (Reels/TikTok/YouTube Shorts)


Has anyone managed to get autoplay with sound working on Web inside FlutterFlow?
Any workaround or best practice for implementing this kind of experience?

Thanks in advance! πŸ™

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