Use YouTube Premium
Open the YouTube app
Start the video
Leave the app or lock your phone
Keep audio playing in the background
Use a mobile browser
Open YouTube in Safari, Chrome, or another browser
Request the desktop site if needed
Start the video
Switch to another app or lock the screen
Resume playback from the media controls
Use picture-in-picture if available
Start a video in the YouTube app or browser
Enable picture-in-picture in device settings if needed
Press the home button or swipe up
Keep the video floating while using other apps
Use a music or audio-only app feature
Play YouTube content through supported background playback apps
Keep the app running in the background
Use headphones or Bluetooth for easier control
On Android, use split-screen or PiP where supported
On iPhone, use Safari with desktop mode if background playback is allowed
Check device settings for battery optimization restrictions
Allow background activity for the browser or app