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Why does buffering stop when paused?
Buffering is your computer downloading the video faster than it plays. If it cant downloaded the and played the video at the same time, it will stop and create a buffer between the play time and download time.
Why do some video players buffer?
Possibly the most common form of buffering occurs when your internet speed is too slow to download the amount of data needed. If the stream reaches the point where it no longer has enough data downloaded, it will pause the video, and thus you have to wait again while more data downloads.
Is there a way to stop buffering?
So how do you stop buffering? There are a number of quick fixes for buffering, such as closing your tabs and open applications, plugging in an ethernet cable, pausing your video, optimising your browser settings and using the right VPN or proxy setting.
Does YouTube buffer when paused?
YouTube actually buffers only 30 seconds of the total video length when the video is paused. To avoid this, you can force YouTube to buffer the entire video before you can play it. For this you can use SmartVideo for YouTube Chrome Extension.
Why do videos get paused automatically?
The principal reason your YouTube video may pause is because the Auto-Pause feature is set by default. This feature is designed to pause the videos if you’ve been inactive on the device for a while and prevent you from missing important details in the content you were watching.
Why do videos not load when paused?
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. If another program on your computer is downloading something at the same time, the speed left over to watch your video will be reduced.
How do I fix YouTube buffering?
Fix problems with buffering or slow loading videos
- On your computer, reload or restart your Internet browser.
- Check your Internet speed.
- Update your browser to the latest version.
- For non-Chrome browsers, try lowering your video resolution.
- Restart your device.