Video podcasts only playing audio

[AlexanderMorton]

Plan

Free

Device

Macbook Pro 2015

Operating System

Big Sur 

Version 11.2.3

My Question or Issue

Whenever I play a podcast with video (any podcast), the mini video player that pops out only shows the thumbnail while the audio plays. 

I've tried switching browsers, switching accounts, using incognito and private browsing, clearing the cache, resetting the settings. 

The same thing happens on both Web Player and App

[CarlosE]

Hi there @AlexanderMorton,

Thanks for reaching out to the Community and welcome!

Could you try using a different Internet connection, like another WiFi network or a mobile hotspot, to see if this makes any difference?

We'd also like to know if this happens in any other devices apart from your Macbook.

Keep us posted.

[AlexanderMorton]

Thanks for the reply. 

Tried it on my phone from two different accounts and still got just audio.

I only have one network available to me at the moment so I won't be able to test that.

[Eni]

Hi there @AlexanderMorton, 

Thanks for getting back to us. 

Could you try restarting your router by unplugging it for a couple of minutes? 

If this doesn't do the trick, would you mind sending us a screen recording of the issue happening so we can take a closer look? Make sure not to send any private info. 

We'll be on the lookout for your reply.

[user-removed]

I just subscribed premium to Spotify tried everything like turning my phone off and on but only audio plays 

Very annoying 

[Dessi]

Hi there @user-removed,

Thanks for reaching out and welcome to the Spotify Community!

It's possible that you're in a country where video podcasts are not available yet. Can you check if any of your friends have audio only playback as well? If yes, then it's definitely country-related, but hopefully this will be available for you soon!

Hope this clears things up.