Background video on tablet/phone? Or still image?
As I understand videos won't auto play on tablets/phones to prevent user from using unwanted data. At the same time there's a trend on using videos full window backgrounds. I was wondering what's recommended to do on mobile sites?
- Remove the video and replace it with an image?
- Load a still image and give the user an option to play the video?
- Load the video (paused) and give the user an option to play the video?
- Maybe use an animated imaged?
Please keep in mind that background videos are not the main focus of the website. So these videos are more about aesthetics then usability.