How to Play YouTube in the Background on Android and iOS
YouTube is a diverse music and video streaming platform with a massive audience. By default, the app doesn’t allow users to play videos in the background or minimize the video when the screen is off. This can be frustrating for users who want to listen to their favorite songs or videos while working or multitasking. Fortunately, there are several workarounds to this limitation that allow users to play YouTube in the background on Android and iOS devices.
One easy solution is to use the desktop version of YouTube in a browser on your mobile device. This will enable you to access the website and control playback in a popup window without interrupting your other apps. For iPhone users, using Dolphin for iOS or Opera for iOS will work in a similar way. This method is not guaranteed to work consistently, however, and may be affected by changes to the YouTube app or browser updates.
Another option is to use a third-party app that can play YouTube videos in the background while your screen is off. These apps usually provide more features and flexibility for controlling YouTube in the background than the official app. However, these apps may violate YouTube’s terms of service and can lead to account suspension.
Finally, it is possible to play YouTube audio in the background on Android and iOS by using the media control notification or by swiping down from the top of the screen (on Android) or swiping up from the bottom of the screen (on iOS). This will prevent the YouTube video from playing but will allow you to continue to work or multitask while listening to your content.