Why does YouTube only play for a few seconds?
If YouTube videos stop playing after a few seconds in Google Chrome, try Firefox, Safari, IE, etc. Clear cookies, cache, history, temp files and disable your firewall to see if the “YouTube videos pause/freeze” problem is still there. Solution 6.
Why does my YouTube play then stop?
When you stream a video, it’s loaded to your browser’s cache. If an unfinished version of the video you’re trying to load is in your cache, it can stop the video from loading in your browser. You can fix this problem by entering your browser’s settings or options page and clearing your browser’s cache and cookies.
Why does my streaming pause?
Your internet equipment (modem and router) are outdated, damaged, or not operating properly. Your internet service provider (ISP) is experiencing technical problems or is otherwise overloaded with traffic. Your internet package’s speed lacks the bandwidth to support the quality of video you’re trying to stream.
Why is my YouTube hanging?
Hardware acceleration is typically automatically turned on in your browser in order to allow programmes to run more efficiently. However, it can also cause some hiccups, including occasionally making YouTube freeze. To try and solve the issue, you can disable hardware acceleration in your browser.
Why does my video pause every few seconds?
The #1 cause: your internet connection By far, the single biggest reason for videos pausing periodically while playing is the speed of your internet connection. Or rather the lack of speed. Videos use a lot of data, and it has to be transferred fast enough for the video to play smoothly.
How long will YouTube play before stopping?
If you’re connected to a mobile network, Autoplay will stop automatically if you’ve been inactive for 30 minutes. If you’re on Wi-Fi, Autoplay will stop automatically after 4 hours.
Why do videos pause every few seconds?
How do I stop pauses while streaming?
Here’s some things you can do to achieve that:
- Close other applications and programs.
- Pause the stream for a few moments.
- Reduce video quality.
- Speed up your internet connection.
- Remove other devices connected to your network.
- Update graphics card drivers.
- Try a wired Ethernet connection.
- Clean up your browser settings.