Recommended Browsers
A ClearView Flex session can be run on recent versions of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Bear in mind Mozilla Firefox won't support 10-bit video.
For iOS users, you will need to download the ClearView Flex App from your App Store.
Enabling Auto-Play on Browser
These steps will help you enable auto-play in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, allowing videos and audio to play automatically when you visit cvf.sohonet.com
Please see the instructions below for enabling Auto-Play in Chrome & Firefox (browser we recommend for presenters and viewers).
Google Chrome
Open Chrome Settings:
Click on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the browser window to open the menu.
Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
Navigate to Site Settings:
Scroll down and click on "Privacy and security."
Click on "Site Settings."
Adjust Permissions for Sound:
Scroll down to the "Permissions" section and select "Additional content settings."
Click on "Sound."
Allow Auto-Play for All Sites:
Toggle the switch to enable sound for all sites or add specific websites to the "Allow" list by clicking on "Add" next to "Allow."
Close Settings:
Once adjustments are made, close the settings tab. Auto-play should now be enabled for the specified sites or globally, depending on your choice.
Mozilla Firefox
Open Firefox Preferences:
Click on the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the browser window to open the menu.
Select "Settings" (or "Preferences" on Mac) from the dropdown menu.
Navigate to Privacy & Security:
In the left sidebar, select "Privacy & Security."
Adjust Autoplay Settings:
Scroll down to the "Permissions" section.
Click on "Settings..." next to "Autoplay."
Set Default Auto-Play Behavior:
In the Auto-play settings window, you can choose how audio and video are handled. Select "Allow Audio and Video" from the dropdown menu to enable auto-play for all sites.
Alternatively, you can manage specific websites by adding exceptions.
Save Changes and Close:
Click on "Save Changes" to apply the settings.
Close the preferences tab.