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How to Change Your Auto-Play Settings

Control whether voicemail messages play automatically on web, Android, or iPhone

Overview

YouMail can automatically play voicemail messages when you open them in your inbox. Auto-Play helps you browse messages faster, but you can turn it off if you prefer to play audio only when you tap Play. This guide shows how to manage Auto-Play settings on both Android and iPhone.

Key benefits

  • Faster voicemail review: Listen to messages as soon as they open

  • More control: Avoid unexpected audio playback

  • Easy customization: Change the setting in just a few taps

  • Platform flexibility: Adjust settings separately on Android and iPhone

How to change Auto-Play settings on the web


Follow these steps to manage Auto-Play settings from the YouMail website.

  1. Sign in to your YouMail account
    Log in using a web browser on the YouMail website.

  2. Open Settings
    Click Settings from the left-hand menu.

  3. Go to mailbox


    Navigate to the section where voicemail playback preferences are managed.

  4. Select Edit under Dial in Settings to adjust Auto-Play behavior.

Important: Auto-Play options on the web may be limited compared to the mobile apps.


How to change Auto-Play settings on Android


Follow these steps to turn Auto-Play on or off in the YouMail Android app.

  1. Open the YouMail app
    Launch the YouMail app on your Android device.

  2. Open the menu
    Tap the three-line menu in the top-right corner, then tap Settings.

  3. Open Messages
    In Settings, tap Messages.

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  4. Toggle Auto-Play
    Auto-Play is the first option.

    • Check the box to enable Auto-Play

    • Uncheck the box to disable Auto-Play

Tip: Turn Auto-Play off if you frequently open voicemails in meetings or public places.


How to change Auto-Play settings on iPhone


Follow these steps to turn Auto-Play on or off in the YouMail iPhone app.

  1. Open the YouMail app
    Launch the YouMail app on your iPhone.

  2. Open Settings
    Tap the Settings icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

  3. Open App Settings
    Scroll down and tap App Settings.

  4. Toggle Auto-Play Audio
    Toggle Auto-play Audio on to enable Auto-Play or off to disable it.

Note: Changes take effect immediately. You do not need to restart the app.


Troubleshooting common issues


  • Auto-Play still enabled: Close and reopen the app after changing the setting

  • Setting not saving: Make sure you are running the latest version of the YouMail app

  • Unexpected playback: Check your device volume and mute settings

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