Use YouTube Premium and enable background play in the YouTube app
On iPhone, start a video in Safari, switch to desktop site, then use Picture in Picture if available
On Android, use Picture in Picture if supported by your device and app settings
Open YouTube in a browser instead of the app, then switch apps while the video continues
Use the browser’s desktop mode on mobile if background playback is blocked
Keep the browser tab open and avoid closing the app or locking the screen if playback stops
Use music or podcast content available through YouTube Music for background listening
On desktop, play YouTube in a browser and keep the browser running in the background
If needed, use a third-party browser with background audio support where allowed by your device
Check device settings for battery optimization and disable restrictions for YouTube or your browser