Everything from bad internet to a system-wide glitch could prevent you from being able to watch something.

So how do you fix it when videos in Facebook wont play?

Why Arent Videos Playing in Facebook?

The toughest part is typically figuring out which approach is the necessary one.

Double-check your internet (or cellular data) to see to it you have a strong connection.

You may need toturn on mobile datafor your smartphone orrestart your router/modem.

Try restarting your rig.

Sometimes a restart is all it takes.

An out-of-date app could lead to other problems aside from video playback.

Open Facebook on a different web net surf tool.

If the problem is your web web app is out-of-date, you may need to update it.

On a PC or Mac, go intoSettings & Privacy>controls>Videosand adjust your video playback controls.

Depending on how things are set up, they could be limiting the way videos display for you.

On an Android equipment go toMenu>controls & privacy>controls>Profile controls>Media and contacts.

Tryclearing your Facebook cache.

If youre still running into video playback problems, trycontacting Facebook directly.

After that, you just have to wait for things to get sorted out.

To get someone else’s, however, you’ll need a third-party app.