diff --git a/src/view/com/util/post-embeds/VideoWebControls.web.tsx b/src/view/com/util/post-embeds/VideoWebControls.web.tsx
index cc53552b46..b3d591d3dc 100644
--- a/src/view/com/util/post-embeds/VideoWebControls.web.tsx
+++ b/src/view/com/util/post-embeds/VideoWebControls.web.tsx
@@ -493,6 +493,7 @@ function useVideoUtils(ref: React.RefObject<HTMLVideoElement>) {
     if (!ref.current) return
 
     ref.current.pause()
+    playWhenReadyRef.current = false
   }, [ref])
 
   const togglePlayPause = useCallback(() => {