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diff --git a/client/src/components/video-card.tsx b/client/src/components/video-card.tsx
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--- a/client/src/components/video-card.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/video-card.tsx
@@ -52,8 +52,11 @@ export default function VideoCard({ video, onClick, className = "" }: VideoCardP
   const hlsRef = useRef<any>(null);
   
   // Delay preview start to avoid loading on quick mouse passes
+  // Only enable previews on desktop devices with mouse
   useEffect(() => {
-    if (isHovered) {
+    const isMobile = window.innerWidth < 768 || 'ontouchstart' in window;
+    
+    if (isHovered && !isMobile) {
       hoverTimeoutRef.current = setTimeout(() => {
         setShowPreview(true);
       }, 800); // Start preview after 800ms hover