I'm working on a built-in voice-activated assistant that functions perfectly on desktop, but I'm having trouble getting it to autoplay audio on mobile devices. I understand that mobile browsers have strict rules around autoplay, and that a user gesture is necessary. However, clicking the button to start the assistant should count as a gesture, right? It would be great if someone could provide some insights or guidance on how to make this work on mobile.
2 Answers
You might want to add some error logging to catch what's happening. Many times, you’ll see an error like "NotAllowedError: play() failed because the user didn't interact with the document first" in the logs. This is because browsers have raised the bar for autoplay to avoid annoying users—especially in situations where unexpected sounds can disrupt calls or meetings. If you can share a demo URL, I’d be happy to help troubleshoot further!
Mobile browsers like Chrome and Safari are pretty strict about autoplay. While a click is considered a user gesture, it’s all about timing. If your audio starts outside of that click event—like after some asynchronous processing—the browser might block it from playing.
Related Questions
Cloudflare Origin SSL Certificate Setup Guide
How To Effectively Monetize A Site With Ads