How to Have YouTube Play in Background on iPhone
Introduction
Having YouTube play in the background on your iPhone can be a convenient feature that saves you time and effort. It allows you to watch videos while still being able to use your iPhone for other tasks. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to enable YouTube to play in the background on your iPhone.
Step 1: Enable Background App Refresh
To enable YouTube to play in the background, you need to enable Background App Refresh. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on Background App Refresh.
- Toggle the switch to On.
Step 2: Enable Background App Refresh for YouTube
To enable Background App Refresh for YouTube, follow these steps:
- Open the YouTube app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the Menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.
- Tap on Settings.
- Scroll down and tap on Background App Refresh.
- Toggle the switch to On.
Step 3: Use the "Background App Refresh" Feature
Once you’ve enabled Background App Refresh for YouTube, you can use the "Background App Refresh" feature to have YouTube play in the background. 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.
- Scroll down and tap on Background App Refresh.
- Tap on Background App Refresh again.
- Select the apps you want to enable Background App Refresh for.
- Tap on Done.
Step 4: Use the "Background App Refresh" Feature with Other Apps
To use the "Background App Refresh" feature with other apps, follow these steps:
- Open the YouTube app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the Menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.
- Tap on Settings.
- Scroll down and tap on Background App Refresh.
- Tap on Background App Refresh again.
- Select the apps you want to enable Background App Refresh for.
- Tap on Done.
Step 5: Disable Background App Refresh
To disable Background App Refresh, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on Background App Refresh.
- Toggle the switch to Off.
Tips and Tricks
- To disable Background App Refresh for a specific app, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on Background App Refresh.
- Tap on the app you want to disable Background App Refresh for.
- Toggle the switch to Off.
- To disable Background App Refresh for all apps, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on Background App Refresh.
- Toggle the switch to Off.
Table: Background App Refresh Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Background App Refresh | Enables or disables Background App Refresh for all apps. |
| Background App Refresh for YouTube | Enables or disables Background App Refresh for YouTube. |
| Background App Refresh for Other Apps | Enables or disables Background App Refresh for other apps. |
Conclusion
Having YouTube play in the background on your iPhone is a convenient feature that can save you time and effort. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can enable Background App Refresh for YouTube and use the "Background App Refresh" feature to have YouTube play in the background. Remember to disable Background App Refresh when you’re not using it to conserve battery life.
Additional Tips
- To improve the performance of Background App Refresh, make sure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS.
- To disable Background App Refresh for a specific app, you can use the Force Quit feature. To force quit an app, press and hold the Home button and the Sleep/Wake button at the same time until the app quits.
- To disable Background App Refresh for all apps, you can use the Reset feature. To reset all settings, press and hold the Home button and the Sleep/Wake button at the same time until the Apple logo appears.