Playing YouTube videos in the background is a great way to listen to music or podcasts while you’re doing other things on your phone. There are a few different ways to do this, depending on whether you have a YouTube Premium subscription and what type of device you have.
With YouTube Premium
If you have a YouTube Premium subscription, you can play videos in the background by simply starting the video and then turning off your screen or navigating away from the YouTube app. The video will continue to play in the background, and you can control it from the notification shade.
Without YouTube Premium (iPhone)
If you don’t have a YouTube Premium subscription, you can still play videos in the background on your iPhone by using a web browser. Here’s how:
1. Open a web browser on your iPhone and go to YouTube.com.
2. Find the video you want to watch and start playing it.
3. Once the video is playing, tap the Aa button in the top-left corner of the screen.
4. Scroll down and tap the “Request Desktop Site” option.
5. The video will now start playing in picture-in-picture mode. You can drag the video around the screen and tap it to control playback.
Without YouTube Premium (Android)
If you don’t have a YouTube Premium subscription, you can still play videos in the background on your Android phone by using a web browser. Here’s how:
1. Open a web browser on your Android phone and go to YouTube.com.
2. Find the video you want to watch and start playing it.
3. Once the video is playing, tap the three dots in the top-right corner of the screen.
4. Tap the “Settings” option.
5. Scroll down and tap the “Background playback” option.
6. The video will now start playing in the background. You can control it from the notification shade.
Using Picture-in-Picture Mode
Another way to play YouTube videos in the background is to use picture-in-picture mode. This feature is available on both Android and iPhone devices, but it requires a YouTube Premium subscription on iPhone.
To use picture-in-picture mode, simply start playing a video on YouTube and then tap the picture-in-picture icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. The video will shrink down into a small window that you can move around the screen. You can continue to use other apps while the video is playing in picture-in-picture mode.
Playing YouTube videos in the background is a great way to multitask on your phone. Whether you’re listening to music, watching a podcast, or catching up on your favorite shows, you can now do it all while staying connected to your other apps.
