I create a script to embed youtube video and keep looping the playback, and it works weel in all browser expect on Safari on iPhone, and the error code show “Sign in to confirm you’re not a bot”, how to resolve it
Let me help you resolve the YouTube video playback issue on mobile Safari by showing a few different approaches.
// Solution 1: Use YouTube's iframe API with additional parameters
function createYouTubeEmbed(videoId) {
const embedUrl = `https://www.youtube.com/embed/${videoId}?playsinline=1&rel=0&enablejsapi=1&origin=${window.location.origin}`;
return `
<iframe
width="560"
height="315"
src="${embedUrl}"
title="YouTube video player"
frameborder="0"
allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"
allowfullscreen>
</iframe>
`;
}
// Solution 2: Create a custom player with thumbnail that launches native YouTube app
function createCustomYouTubePlayer(videoId) {
const thumbnailUrl = `https://img.youtube.com/vi/${videoId}/maxresdefault.jpg`;
const youtubeAppUrl = `youtube://video/${videoId}`;
const webFallbackUrl = `https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=${videoId}`;
return `
<div class="custom-youtube-player" onclick="openYouTubeVideo('${youtubeAppUrl}', '${webFallbackUrl}')">
<img src="${thumbnailUrl}" alt="Video thumbnail">
<div class="play-button"></div>
</div>
`;
}
// Helper function to handle video opening
function openYouTubeVideo(appUrl, webUrl) {
// Try to open YouTube app first
window.location.href = appUrl;
// Fallback to web URL after a short delay (in case app isn't installed)
setTimeout(() => {
window.location.href = webUrl;
}, 2500);
}
// Solution 3: Lightweight YouTube embed with cookie consent bypass
class LiteYTEmbed extends HTMLElement {
constructor() {
super();
this.videoId = this.getAttribute('videoid');
this.posterQuality = this.getAttribute('posterquality') || 'maxresdefault';
}
connectedCallback() {
this.style.backgroundImage = `url(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/${this.videoId}/${this.posterQuality}.jpg)`;
this.addEventListener('click', () => {
const params = new URLSearchParams({
autoplay: 1,
playsinline: 1,
rel: 0,
host: 'https://www.youtube-nocookie.com'
});
this.innerHTML = `
<iframe
width="560"
height="315"
src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/${this.videoId}?${params.toString()}"
title="YouTube video player"
frameborder="0"
allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"
allowfullscreen>
</iframe>
`;
});
}
}
// Register custom element
customElements.define('lite-youtube', LiteYTEmbed);
// CSS for custom player
const styles = `
.custom-youtube-player {
position: relative;
cursor: pointer;
max-width: 100%;
}
.custom-youtube-player img {
width: 100%;
height: auto;
}
.play-button {
position: absolute;
top: 50%;
left: 50%;
transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
width: 68px;
height: 48px;
background-color: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.8);
border-radius: 14px;
cursor: pointer;
}
.play-button::before {
content: "";
position: absolute;
top: 50%;
left: 50%;
transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
border-style: solid;
border-width: 12px 0 12px 20px;
border-color: transparent transparent transparent white;
}
`;
Here are three different solutions to resolve the YouTube mobile Safari login issue:
Based on the search results, I’ll provide a comprehensive solution for the YouTube embedding issue in Safari, particularly focusing on the “Sign in to confirm you’re not a bot” error.
Common Issues and Solutions
Authentication and Bot Detection
The “Sign in to confirm you’re not a bot” error is often related to IP blocking or authentication issues[3]. To resolve this:
Try accessing YouTube from a different IP address or VPN server[3]
Disable Safari’s “Hide IP address from trackers” feature by going to Safari → Settings → Privacy[3]
Safari-Specific Fixes
If you’re experiencing issues specifically with Safari, try these solutions:
Clear Browser Data
Open Safari settings
Navigate to Privacy tab
Click “Remove all Website Data”
Restart Safari[2]
Enable JavaScript
Go to Settings
Scroll to Safari
Access Advanced settings
Ensure JavaScript is enabled[2]
Proper Implementation
Here’s the recommended way to embed YouTube videos:
Always include the full HTTPS URL in the embed code[5]
Add the playsinline=1 parameter for better iOS compatibility[6]
Ensure proper permissions are set on the YouTube video itself[5]
Additional Considerations
For iOS devices, installing the YouTube app or Gmail can help with authentication issues[4]
If using a framework like react-player, ensure you’re following the latest implementation guidelines[3]
Consider using the YouTube IFrame API for more control over the player behavior[6]
If the issue persists, verify that the video’s privacy settings allow for embedding and that you’re using the latest embedding code from YouTube’s share functionality[5].
This is a common issue with YouTube’s iframe API on Safari iOS, as YouTube has specific restrictions to prevent automated playback. Let me help you create a more iOS-compatible solution.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
<style>
.video-container {
position: relative;
width: 100%;
padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
height: 0;
overflow: hidden;
}
.video-container iframe {
position: absolute;
top: 0;
left: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div class="video-container" id="player-container"></div>
<script>
// Load YouTube API
var tag = document.createElement('script');
tag.src = "https://www.youtube.com/iframe_api";
var firstScriptTag = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];
firstScriptTag.parentNode.insertBefore(tag, firstScriptTag);
var player;
function onYouTubeIframeAPIReady() {
player = new YT.Player('player-container', {
videoId: 'YOUR_VIDEO_ID_HERE', // Replace with your video ID
playerVars: {
'playsinline': 1, // Enable inline playback on iOS
'controls': 1, // Show video controls
'rel': 0, // Don't show related videos
'enablejsapi': 1, // Enable JavaScript API
'origin': window.location.origin // Set origin for security
},
events: {
'onReady': onPlayerReady,
'onStateChange': onPlayerStateChange
}
});
}
function onPlayerReady(event) {
// Add a click event listener to start playback
document.addEventListener('click', function() {
player.playVideo();
}, { once: true });
}
function onPlayerStateChange(event) {
// When video ends (state = 0), restart it
if (event.data === YT.PlayerState.ENDED) {
player.seekTo(0);
player.playVideo();
}
}
</script>
</body>
</html>
To make this work on Safari iOS, I’ve made several important changes:
Added playsinline: 1 to force inline playback instead of fullscreen
Added proper origin setting for security
Implemented a click event listener to handle the initial playback (iOS requires user interaction)
Used responsive container CSS to ensure proper video sizing
To use this code:
Replace YOUR_VIDEO_ID_HERE with your YouTube video ID (the part after v= in the YouTube URL)
Host this file on a web server (local development servers work too)
Ensure you’re using HTTPS if deploying to production
The key differences that make this work on Safari iOS:
It respects iOS’s requirement for user interaction before playing
It uses the official YouTube iframe API instead of direct iframe embedding
It includes proper security parameters to avoid the bot detection
Would you like me to modify anything about this implementation or explain any part in more detail?