How to Keep YouTube Music Playing in the Background

Part 1. How to Play YouTube Music in the Background with Premium Subscription

With a YouTube Music Premium membership, you gain access to a world of music and podcasts, all while enjoying uninterrupted playback even when your screen is off. This premium feature makes multitasking easy and ensures your music or podcast keeps going without interruption. Here's a quick overview of what YouTube Music Premium offers:

Using YouTube Music Premium for Background Playback:

YouTube Music Premium offers the fantastic convenience of background playback with the screen off. Keep in mind that background playback with the screen off relies on a stable internet connection. Now, let's walk through the steps to play music in the background on your phone with your YouTube Music Premium subscription.

Step 1Select Your YouTube Music

1. Open the YouTube Music app on your phone.
2. Use "Explore" to search for your preferred music, artist, or playlist within the YouTube Music app. Alternatively, go to "Library" and navigate to the song, playlist, or album.
3. Once you've found your music, tap the play button to start playback.

Step 2Enable Background Playback

You can now turn off your device's screen, and the music will continue playing in the background without interruption.

Step 3Manage Background Playback

To manage your music while it's playing in the background, use the lock screen controls or the notification panel to pause, skip tracks, or adjust the volume without unlocking your phone.

Part 2. How to Play YouTube Music in the Background without Premium Subscription

If you don't have a YouTube Music Premium subscription, there are still ways to enjoy background playback. While YouTube Music restricts this feature for free users, we'll show you two practical methods that can help you keep your music playing in the background without needing a premium subscription. These solutions will enhance your listening experience, whether you're multitasking, conserving battery, or just want continuous playback.

Method 1: Using Browser Tricks

Some users without YouTube Music Premium subscription opt for browser tricks to enable background playback on YouTube Music. You can try this browser trick:

1. Open your device's settings, then navigate to "Apps." Find and select the "YouTube Music" app.
2. Inside the YouTube Music app settings, locate and select "Open by default."
3. Choose "Open supported links" and then select "In other app."
4. Next, open the Google Chrome browser on your device and go to music.youtube.com.
5. Log in to your YouTube Music Free account if you haven't already.
6. Start playing a YouTube Music track within the browser.
7. Tap the three-dot menu icon in the upper right corner of the Chrome browser.
8. From the dropdown menu, choose "Desktop site."

Now, you can return to your device's home screen and open other apps. Your YouTube Music songs should continue streaming in the background.

Method 2: Using ViWizard YouTube Music Converter

If you want to enjoy YouTube Music in the background without interruptions, even without a premium subscription, ViWizard YouTube Music Converter offers a great solution, which allows you to not only download your favorite YouTube Music tracks but also play them offline on any media player of your choice. With ViWizard YouTube Music Converter, you can enable the background play feature without relying on an active internet connection or a paid subscription.

ViWizard YouTube Music Converter is a versatile tool that allows both Premium and free users to capture audio from your computer, including streaming music from YouTube Music. It ensures that the audio you capture retains its original high quality, so you don't compromise on the listening experience. Also, it allows you to capture single or multiple tracks simultaneously. Within just a few clicks, you can convert your recorded audio to various popular formats, including MP3, M4A, M4B, WAV, AAC, and FLAC, giving you the freedom to enjoy your captured audio across different devices and platforms.

Key Features of ViWizard YouTube Music Converter

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• Convert YouTube Music to MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, and more
• Record songs, albums, playlists, podcasts from YouTube Music
• Support splitting, merging, cutting, and editing YouTube Music
• Detect ID3 tags automatically and allow manual editing of ID3 tags

Step 1Configure the Output YouTube Music Parameters

Launch ViWizard Audio Capture on your PC or Mac computer. Click the "Format" button at the bottom. Adjust the audio format, bit rate, sample rate, and channel settings according to your preferences.

Step 2Start to Capture the YouTube Music Tracks

Select your preferred web browser to access the YouTube Music website. Search for and play your preferred songs or podcasts. ViWizard Audio Capture will automatically start capturing the audio in real-time. When the song reaches to its end, click "Stop."

Step 3Edit the Converted YouTube Music Tracks

Once the audio is captured, you can use ViWizard Audio Capture's editing features. Split or merge the YouTube Music records as needed. Manage the ID3 tags of the audio, including adding cover pictures, artist names, music titles, years, and more.

Step 4Save the Converted YouTube Music Tracks

After making your desired edits, click the "Save" button to export the converted YouTube Music tracks to your computer. You can also access all the captured audio files by clicking the History icon located at the bottom of the window.

Step 5Transfer the Converted YouTube Music to Android/iOS

Most smartphones come with a built-in music app that allows you to store downloaded music. Connect your Android or iOS device to your computer using a USB cable. Transfer all the converted YouTube Music tracks from your computer to your phone.

Now, you can enjoy an efficient listening experience through your phone's music app, including background playback without interruptions.

Part 3. How to Play YouTube Music Podcasts in the Background without Premium Subscription

Enjoying YouTube Music Podcasts in the Background Without Premium Subscription

YouTube Music offers podcasts, and the great news is that you can enjoy them without a premium subscription. U.S. users, in particular, can stream YouTube Music podcasts in the background while multitasking or even with the screen locked. In this section, we'll walk you through how to listen to YouTube Music podcasts with background playback, regardless of whether you have a premium subscription.

Step 1Select Your YouTube Podcasts

1. Open the YouTube Music app on your phone. Ensure that you are signed in to your Google account.
2. On the "Home" tab, tap "Podcasts" at the top of your home screen to access the available podcasts. Alternatively, go to "Library" and use a category filter labeled "Podcasts."
3. Tap on the podcast you want to listen to in the background.
4. Browse through the list of podcast episodes and play the one you want to listen to.

Step 2Start Screen Off Playback

You can safely minimize the YouTube Music app or lock your device, and the podcast will continue playing in the background without interruptions.

Step 3Manage Background Playback

Feel free to open other apps, browse the web, or even lock your device. Most podcasts are available for background play regardless of your membership status, allowing you to multitask and make the most of your listening experience.

Part 4. FAQs about Playing YouTube Music in the Background

Conclusion

To sum it up, whether you have a premium subscription or not, there are ways to enjoy background playback of YouTube Music and Podcasts: With YouTube Music Premium, you get uninterrupted background play and other perks. For those without a premium subscription, tools like ViWizard Audio Capture offer a workaround to download music and enjoy background playback. U.S. users can play YouTube Podcasts in the background without a premium subscription in the YouTube Music app.