diff --git a/lib/screens/channel/stores/video_store.dart b/lib/screens/channel/stores/video_store.dart
index fa1a3137..44e2f2c2 100644
--- a/lib/screens/channel/stores/video_store.dart
+++ b/lib/screens/channel/stores/video_store.dart
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ abstract class VideoStoreBase with Store {
   var timeRemaining = const Duration();
 
   @readonly
-  var _paused = false;
+  var _paused = true;
 
   @readonly
   var _overlayVisible = true;