diff --git a/anki/mpv.py b/anki/mpv.py
index e18f32c8c..a218a6e5d 100644
--- a/anki/mpv.py
+++ b/anki/mpv.py
@@ -72,6 +72,7 @@ class MPVBase:
         "--no-terminal",
         "--force-window=no",
         "--ontop",
+        "--audio-display=no",
     ]
 
     def __init__(self, window_id=None, debug=False):