How to Background Play YouTube on iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction
Background playing is a feature that allows you to play music, videos, or other audio content in the background while you’re using your iPhone. This feature is particularly useful for watching videos, listening to podcasts, or even playing games. In this article, we’ll show you how to background play YouTube on your iPhone.
Preparation
Before we dive into the steps, make sure you have the following:
- An iPhone with iOS 14 or later
- YouTube app installed on your iPhone
- A compatible device with a headphone jack (optional)
Step 1: Enable Background Play
To enable background play on your iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on Music.
- Tap on Background Play.
- Toggle the switch to the right to enable background play.
Step 2: Choose Your Content
To background play YouTube, you’ll need to choose the content you want to play in the background. Here are some options:
- YouTube: You can background play YouTube videos, but you’ll need to use the YouTube app on your iPhone.
- Music: You can background play music, podcasts, or audiobooks.
- Other apps: You can background play other apps, such as games or social media apps.
Step 3: Choose the App
To background play YouTube, you’ll need to choose the YouTube app. Here’s how:
- Open the YouTube app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the Menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.
- Tap on Settings.
- Tap on Background Play.
- Toggle the switch to the right to enable background play.
Step 4: Choose the YouTube Video
To background play a YouTube video, follow these steps:
- Open the YouTube app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the Video icon in the bottom right corner.
- Tap on the Play button.
- Tap on the Share button.
- Tap on Background Play.
- Choose the YouTube video you want to background play.
Step 5: Adjust the Volume
To adjust the volume of the background play, follow these steps:
- Open the YouTube app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the Volume icon in the bottom right corner.
- Tap on the Volume slider.
- Adjust the volume to your liking.
Step 6: Use a Headphone Jack (Optional)
If you want to use a headphone jack to play background music, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on Music.
- Tap on Background Play.
- Toggle the switch to the right to enable background play.
- Tap on Headphone Jack.
- Choose the headphone jack you want to use.
Tips and Tricks
- To stop background play, go to Settings > Music > Background Play and toggle the switch to the left.
- To adjust the volume of the background play, go to Settings > Music > Background Play and adjust the volume slider.
- To use a different app for background play, go to Settings > Music > Background Play and choose the app you want to use.
Conclusion
Background playing is a convenient feature that allows you to enjoy your favorite content in the background. By following these steps, you can background play YouTube on your iPhone and enjoy your favorite videos, music, or podcasts without disturbing others. Remember to adjust the volume and use a headphone jack if you want to use a physical connection to play background music.