Subscribe to YouTube Premium and use background play in the YouTube app
On iPhone or iPad, play the video in Safari, switch to desktop site, then lock the screen or use Picture in Picture if available
On Android, use YouTube Premium or Picture in Picture if supported
Use the YouTube Music app for music playback in the background
Open YouTube in a browser instead of the app and keep audio playing in a background tab if your browser allows it
Use Picture in Picture mode to keep the video floating while using other apps
Keep the video playing while turning off the screen only if your device and app settings support background playback
Avoid closing the app or browser tab while the video is playing
Check device settings for battery optimization and disable restrictions for YouTube if needed
Update the YouTube app, browser, and operating system if background play is not working