Keeping YouTube Playing in the Background on iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Background Apps and YouTube
To keep YouTube playing in the background on your iPhone, you need to enable background apps and configure YouTube’s settings. Background apps are programs that run in the background, allowing you to use your iPhone without it being locked to the screen. YouTube is a popular app that allows you to watch videos, but it can consume a lot of battery life and data. By enabling background apps and configuring YouTube’s settings, you can keep it playing in the background without affecting your iPhone’s performance.
Step 1: Enable Background Apps
To enable background apps, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on Background App Refresh.
- Toggle the switch next to Allow Background App Refresh to the On position.
Step 2: Configure YouTube’s Settings
To configure YouTube’s settings, follow these steps:
- Open the YouTube app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the Settings icon (represented by a gear) in the top-right corner.
- Scroll down and tap on Account.
- Tap on Account Settings.
- Scroll down and tap on Background Play.
- Toggle the switch next to Background Play to the On position.
Step 3: Use the YouTube Background App
To use the YouTube background app, follow these steps:
- Open the YouTube app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the Menu icon (represented by three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner.
- Tap on Settings.
- Scroll down and tap on Background Play.
- Toggle the switch next to Background Play to the On position.
Step 4: Use the YouTube Background App with Siri
To use the YouTube background app with Siri, follow these steps:
- Open the YouTube app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the Menu icon (represented by three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner.
- Tap on Settings.
- Scroll down and tap on Background Play.
- Toggle the switch next to Background Play to the On position.
- Say "Hey Siri, play YouTube in the background" to enable background play.
Step 5: Use the YouTube Background App with a Third-Party App
To use the YouTube background app with a third-party app, follow these steps:
- Open the YouTube app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the Menu icon (represented by three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner.
- Tap on Settings.
- Scroll down and tap on Background Play.
- Toggle the switch next to Background Play to the On position.
- Open the third-party app (e.g. Third-Party App).
- Tap on the Settings icon (represented by a gear) in the top-right corner.
- Scroll down and tap on Background Play.
- Toggle the switch next to Background Play to the On position.
Tips and Tricks
- To stop the YouTube background app from consuming battery life, go to Settings > Battery > Background App Refresh and toggle the switch next to Allow Background App Refresh to the Off position.
- To stop the YouTube background app from consuming data, go to Settings > Data Usage > YouTube and toggle the switch next to Background Play to the Off position.
- To use the YouTube background app with a third-party app, make sure the third-party app is configured to use the YouTube background app.
Conclusion
Keeping YouTube playing in the background on your iPhone is a simple process that requires some basic steps. By enabling background apps, configuring YouTube’s settings, and using the YouTube background app with Siri or a third-party app, you can keep YouTube playing in the background without affecting your iPhone’s performance. Remember to stop the YouTube background app from consuming battery life and data to prolong your iPhone’s battery life and data usage.
Table: Background Apps and YouTube Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Background App Refresh | Enables background apps to run in the background, allowing you to use your iPhone without it being locked to the screen. |
| YouTube Background App | Allows you to use the YouTube app in the background, enabling background play and minimizing battery consumption. |
| Account Settings | Configures YouTube’s settings, including background play and data usage. |
| Background Play | Enables background play for the YouTube app, allowing it to run in the background without affecting your iPhone’s performance. |
Table: YouTube Background App Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Background Play | Enables background play for the YouTube app, allowing it to run in the background without affecting your iPhone’s performance. |
| Background App Refresh | Enables background apps to run in the background, allowing you to use your iPhone without it being locked to the screen. |
| Account Settings | Configures YouTube’s settings, including background play and data usage. |
| Data Usage | Configures YouTube’s data usage settings, including background play and data consumption. |