• Login
    • Search
    • Categories
    • Recent
    • Tags
    • Users
    • Groups
    • Rules
    • Help

    Do more on the web, with a fast and secure browser!

    Download Opera browser with:

    • built-in ad blocker
    • battery saver
    • free VPN
    Download Opera

    Audio not playing from another tab/whatsapp on sidebar

    Opera for Windows
    audio tabs whatsapp issue
    14
    28
    11758
    Loading More Posts
    • Oldest to Newest
    • Newest to Oldest
    • Most Votes
    Reply
    • Reply as topic
    Log in to reply
    This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
    • rapu
      rapu last edited by

      I noticed that not all videos/audios keep playing while i change tabs. Sometimes I don't want to watch the video, I just want to listen while doing something else and I'm having trouble with this now. (ex.: LinkedIn videos not playing if I change tabs) YouTube seems ok, though.

      Other problem is with whatsapp on the sidebar. I used to listen audios while doing other things, but now I can't click the webpage that the app goes back do the sidebar and the audio stops. So i must pin the app and use the browser with reduced layout so I can listen to my audios >:

      Reply Quote 4
        leocg MarcusGuilherme RickyH98 3 Replies Last reply
      • leocg
        leocg Moderator Volunteer @rapu last edited by

        @rapu What is the behavior in other browsers? Some sites simply don't play media if you are not actively on the page.

        Reply Quote 0
          rapu 1 Reply Last reply
        • rapu
          rapu @leocg last edited by

          @leocg I don't use any other browser. It was ok until some updates, can't really tell when it started.
          Don't know if is something that LinkedIn AND Whatsapp upgraded simultaneously, but they used to work just fine two weeks ago.

          Reply Quote 0
            leocg 2 Replies Last reply
          • leocg
            leocg Moderator Volunteer @rapu last edited by

            @rapu Try getting one so you can check if it's a site issue or not. You cam simply use Edge.

            Also test WhatsApp in a regular tab, I guess the issues are unrelated.

            Reply Quote 0
              rapu 1 Reply Last reply
            • leocg
              leocg Moderator Volunteer @rapu last edited by

              @rapu By the way, do you have a couple of links for pages where the problem happens?

              You already checked with all extensions disabled as instructed, right?

              Reply Quote 0
                1 Reply Last reply
              • rapu
                rapu @leocg last edited by

                @leocg so, with the LinkedIn, i was watching a live. The live paused when I was watching and changed tabs. Now just tested and other videos seem to be working fine there, couldn't find another live to test :p

                WhatsApp on regular tab works fine, but the sidebar app still stopping my audios.
                Tested with all extensions disabled.

                Reply Quote 1
                  leocg 1 Reply Last reply
                • leocg
                  leocg Moderator Volunteer @rapu last edited by

                  @rapu Audio stopping in the sidebar seems an expected behavior for me.

                  Reply Quote 0
                    rapu Anarchy4r9873598 2 Replies Last reply
                  • rapu
                    rapu @leocg last edited by

                    @leocg well, I see... but the issue is that it used to work fine before, the audios kept playing even if I was not looking at it >:

                    Don't know if you are a user of Whatsapp, but in my country is very very common. Is common hearing 3 minute audios from a friend... or many of them. And having to keep looking at the bar of audio to listen to it is kinda boring.

                    Don't know if this is a bug or a fix, so take my topic as a suggestion to pleeeease let my audios keep playing even if i'm looking to something else :p

                    Reply Quote 3
                      leocg 1 Reply Last reply
                    • leocg
                      leocg Moderator Volunteer @rapu last edited by

                      @rapu Yes, I use it. Thankfully people don't usually send audios to me. 🙂

                      Reply Quote 0
                        rapu 1 Reply Last reply
                      • rapu
                        rapu @leocg last edited by

                        @leocg Well, ok! Thank you anyway heheh

                        Reply Quote 0
                          1 Reply Last reply
                        • MarcusGuilherme
                          MarcusGuilherme @rapu last edited by

                          @rapu Bro im struggling with the same problem as you, have u found any fix to this? i mean the problem with whatsapp on the sidebar stopping the audios when we click on other tabs, it used to work wonders before and now this, thats doesnt make sense, we are now obliged to stay focused at the side bar to hear all the audios.

                          Reply Quote 5
                            rapu 1 Reply Last reply
                          • rapu
                            rapu @MarcusGuilherme last edited by

                            Hey @marcusguilherme ! I reported as a bug to Opera staff. Got a response saying that they are aware of this bug and are looking to fix it.

                            Prolly soon we'll have a new update to save us from looking at an audio bar for minutes straight.

                            Reply Quote 4
                              romaxy optrin 2 Replies Last reply
                            • romaxy
                              romaxy @rapu last edited by

                              @rapu I have the exact same problem, hope they fix this soon.

                              Reply Quote 1
                                1 Reply Last reply
                              • RickyH98
                                RickyH98 @rapu last edited by

                                @rapu I'm having the same problem, I was really hating this browser lol. Feels some relief to know that I'm not the only one.
                                The good point of opera is the possibility of multitasking in the same interface, for those who work with whatsapp this issue is terrible

                                Reply Quote 1
                                  1 Reply Last reply
                                • Anarchy4r9873598
                                  Anarchy4r9873598 @leocg last edited by

                                  @leocg It's not, actually. I used to do that while using on w7 but after I change to w10 and installed Opera again, this happens.
                                  It's supose to keep playing the audio if you close the whatsapp side bar to check other tabs. It's annoying to have to keep sidebar opened to listen.

                                  Ps.: if you don't use sidebar WhatsWeb and use it on a regular tab this bug won1t pause the audios.

                                  Reply Quote 0
                                    1 Reply Last reply
                                  • Momentous
                                    Momentous last edited by

                                    this also happens to me, it used to work just fine but a couple months ago it stopped.
                                    And its really important for me, sometimes I get long Audio messages and want to listen to them while doing something else

                                    Reply Quote 0
                                      1 Reply Last reply
                                    • gekamon
                                      gekamon Banned last edited by

                                      If you're experiencing issues with videos or audios not playing in the background while you switch tabs or use other apps, it could be due to the settings of the specific website or application you're using. Here are a few suggestions to help troubleshoot the problem:

                                      Check website or app settings: Some websites or applications have settings that prevent videos or audios from playing in the background or when the tab/app is not active. Check the settings of the specific platform you're using, such as LinkedIn or WhatsApp, to see if there are any options related to background playback.

                                      Try a different browser or app: If the issue persists, try using a different browser or app to see if the problem is specific to the one you're currently using. Different browsers or apps may have different capabilities when it comes to background playback.

                                      Use browser extensions or third-party apps: There are browser extensions or third-party apps available that can enable background playback for videos or audios. For example, for YouTube, you can try using extensions like "Enhancer for YouTube" or "YouTube Playback AutoHD" which provide additional playback options.

                                      Keep in mind that not all websites or applications support background playback, as it can be dependent on their design and functionality. Additionally, certain platforms may have restrictions in place for copyright or other reasons.

                                      Overall, it's recommended to explore the settings and options within the specific websites or applications you're using, and consider trying alternative solutions such as different browsers, extensions, or apps that may provide the desired background playback functionality.

                                      Reply Quote -2
                                        Anarchy4r9873598 1 Reply Last reply
                                      • Anarchy4r9873598
                                        Anarchy4r9873598 @gekamon last edited by

                                        @gekamon it's not any of that... but thanks for trying.
                                        It's an Opera bug.

                                        Reply Quote 3
                                          1 Reply Last reply
                                        • mazzulone
                                          mazzulone last edited by

                                          hello everyone, today Opera updated me to Opera One, the groups of tabs that have inserted Chrome style are very nice, it's a pity that listening to audio from whatsapp while the tool bar is closed is still not working, what nerves. Let's hope they fix it as soon as possible..

                                          Reply Quote 0
                                            1 Reply Last reply
                                          • MattieCox
                                            MattieCox last edited by

                                            I also had many problems with whatsapp in the past. I recommend you to change and use gbwhatsapp. It's really much better

                                            Reply Quote 0
                                              1 Reply Last reply
                                            • First post
                                              Last post

                                            Computer browsers

                                            • Opera for Windows
                                            • Opera for Mac
                                            • Opera for Linux
                                            • Opera beta version
                                            • Opera USB

                                            Mobile browsers

                                            • Opera for Android
                                            • Opera Mini
                                            • Opera Touch
                                            • Opera for basic phones

                                            • Add-ons
                                            • Opera account
                                            • Wallpapers
                                            • Opera Ads

                                            • Help & support
                                            • Opera blogs
                                            • Opera forums
                                            • Dev.Opera

                                            • Security
                                            • Privacy
                                            • Cookies Policy
                                            • EULA
                                            • Terms of Service

                                            • About Opera
                                            • Press info
                                            • Jobs
                                            • Investors
                                            • Become a partner
                                            • Contact us

                                            Follow Opera

                                            • Opera - Facebook
                                            • Opera - Twitter
                                            • Opera - YouTube
                                            • Opera - LinkedIn
                                            • Opera - Instagram

                                            © Opera Software 1995-