Playing YouTube videos in the background on an iPhone can be a real game-changer, especially if you enjoy listening to music or podcasts while using other apps or when your phone is locked. In this article, I will guide you step by step on how to play YouTube videos in the background on your iPhone.
Step 1: Safari Browser
The trick to playing YouTube in the background on an iPhone lies in using the Safari browser instead of the YouTube app. So, open up Safari on your iPhone and go to the YouTube website.
Step 2: Find Your Video
Once you’re on the YouTube website, search for the video you want to play in the background. You can use the search bar at the top or navigate through your YouTube subscriptions or playlists.
Step 3: Play Your Video
When you’ve found the video you want to play, tap on it to start playing. It will start playing within the Safari browser itself.
Step 4: Minimize Safari
Now comes the crucial step. To play the YouTube video in the background, you need to minimize the Safari browser without closing it. There are a few ways to do this:
- Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to open the App Switcher, then swipe right or left to find Safari. Tap on Safari to bring it to the foreground, then swipe up again to minimize it.
- On iPhones with a home button, double-click the home button to open the App Switcher, then swipe right or left to find Safari. Tap on Safari to bring it to the foreground, then swipe up to minimize it.
By minimizing the Safari browser instead of closing it, the YouTube video will continue playing in the background.
Step 5: Control Playback
Once you’ve minimized Safari, you can control the playback of the YouTube video from the Control Center. To access the Control Center, swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen (on iPhones with Face ID) or swipe up from the bottom of your screen (on iPhones with a home button).
In the Control Center, you’ll see the media playback controls, including play/pause, forward, and backward. You can also adjust the volume and access AirPlay options if you want to stream the audio to another device.
Conclusion
Playing YouTube videos in the background on an iPhone is a handy feature that allows you to multitask and enjoy your favorite content while using other apps or when your phone is locked. By following the steps above, you can easily play YouTube videos in the background using the Safari browser. Give it a try and elevate your YouTube experience on your iPhone!