diff --git a/lib/video_config.dart b/lib/video_config.dart
index 5106901..71adb64 100644
--- a/lib/video_config.dart
+++ b/lib/video_config.dart
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ class VideoConfig {
     this.videoVisibilityEnum = VisibilityEnum.useFullScreen,
     this.useSafeArea = false,
     this.volume = 100.0,
+    this.enableAudio = true,
     this.onPlayerInitialized,
   });
 
@@ -65,6 +66,15 @@ class VideoConfig {
   /// Defaults to 100.0 (maximum volume)
   final double volume;
 
+  /// Whether to enable audio playback
+  ///
+  /// When false, the audio track will be disabled entirely, which is more
+  /// efficient than just setting volume to 0. This is useful for videos
+  /// that should be silent (e.g., splash screens, decorative backgrounds).
+  ///
+  /// Defaults to true (audio enabled)
+  final bool enableAudio;
+
   /// Callback invoked when the Player is initialized
   ///
   /// Provides access to the media_kit [Player] instance for custom configuration
diff --git a/lib/widgets/splash_video_player_w.dart b/lib/widgets/splash_video_player_w.dart
index 520d090..4f8c710 100644
--- a/lib/widgets/splash_video_player_w.dart
+++ b/lib/widgets/splash_video_player_w.dart
@@ -108,6 +108,11 @@ class _SplashVideoPlayerState extends State<SplashVideoPlayer> {
       // Configure the player
       await player.setVolume(videoConfig.volume);
 
+      // Disable audio track if audio is not enabled
+      if (!videoConfig.enableAudio) {
+        await player.setAudioTrack(AudioTrack.no());
+      }
+
       // Set loop mode if controller specifies looping
       if (widget.controller?.loopVideo == true) {
         await player.setPlaylistMode(PlaylistMode.single);