#How to Properly Implement a video Background On My Website?

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Hi @stray arch. I'm kapa.ai, your friendly support bot. I will try to answer your question by searching through the knowledge base. :wave:

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I'm sorry, but the knowledge sources provided do not contain specific information about implementing a video background using a local MP4 file in Astro, nor do they address the particular mobile Chrome bug you described (white background on scroll, video reset on scroll stop).

However, the Astro documentation does recommend using hosted video services like Mux or Cloudinary for video delivery, as these platforms handle video optimization, streaming, and cross-browser compatibility. Using a service like Mux with the Mux Player Astro component or Cloudinary’s video player may help avoid browser-specific playback issues, especially on mobile devices.

If you want to use Mux, you can use the <MuxPlayer /> Astro component like this:

---
// Example usage with Mux Player
import { MuxPlayer } from "@mux/mux-player-astro";
---
<MuxPlayer
  playbackId="YOUR_PLAYBACK_ID"
  metadata={{ video_title: 'Background Video' }}
  style={{
    position: 'fixed',
    top: 0,
    left: 0,
    width: '100vw',
    height: '100vh',
    objectFit: 'cover',
    zIndex: -1,
  }}
  autoplay
  loop
  muted
  playsInline
/>

You would need to upload your video to Mux and use the provided playback ID. This approach is more robust for production sites and may resolve the mobile Chrome issues you’re experiencing.

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If you must use a local MP4 file, the knowledge sources do not provide guidance or troubleshooting for this scenario. For best results and cross-browser compatibility, the official Astro docs recommend using a hosted video solution like Mux or Cloudinary for video backgrounds and streaming content Cloudinary & Astro, Mux & Astro.

If you need further help, consider creating a minimal reproduction of your issue and sharing it with the Astro community for more targeted troubleshooting Creating minimal reproductions.

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