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8.9 WCAG 2.2 Success Criterion 1.4.2 − Audio Control

Audio that plays automatically on a webpage is very distracting to persons with disabilities using screen readers. If any audio on a webpage plays automatically for more than 3 seconds, either ensure user is allowed to turn off the audio easily or to adjust audio volume independently.

Before Rectification

A webpage sample containing a video, accompanied by text saying that it will start in five seconds.

The video only provide play, pause and stop features and there is no way to turn off the audio or adjust the volume.

After Rectification

A webpage sample containing a 'Turn off sound' link at the beginning of the webpage.

The volume control feature is provided so that user is able to turn off the audio or adjust the volume if they choose.

WCAG 2.2 Reference:

https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/audio-control