diff --git a/client/src/standalone/videos/embed-api.ts b/client/src/standalone/videos/embed-api.ts
index 9392765b4..c855de86b 100644
--- a/client/src/standalone/videos/embed-api.ts
+++ b/client/src/standalone/videos/embed-api.ts
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ export class PeerTubeEmbedApi {
 
     channel.bind('play', (txn, params) => {
       const p = this.player.play()
-      if (p) return
+      if (!p) return
 
       p.catch((err: Error) => {
         console.error('Cannot play the video', err)