Use YouTube Premium
Open the YouTube app
Start playing a video
Minimize the app or lock your screen
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 control center or notification panel if available
Use picture-in-picture if supported
Start a video in the YouTube app or browser
Enable picture-in-picture in device settings
Leave the app while the video continues in a small window
Use a music or audio-only app version where available
Search for the content in YouTube Music
Play audio tracks in the background
Use a third-party background playback app only if it is safe and allowed on your device