YouTube Music - Music streaming platform & music videos

YouTube Music offers the official music experience for television sets.

YouTube Music simplifies finding your desired music and exploring new songs. Tailored playlists and suggestions are provided to you according to your preferences, surroundings, and what is currently popular.

A novel music streaming platform by YouTube.

• Redesigned music service featuring authentic releases from your preferred musicians.

Locate your preferred tunes

• Effortlessly discover the albums, tracks, live performances, covers, and remixes you desire.

• Uncertain about a song's title? Just look up the lyrics or provide a description.

Unearth new music

• Obtain music recommendations tailored to your taste.

How to Keep YouTube Music Playing in the Background

Part 1. How to Play YouTube Music 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. Here's what you can experience with this premium subscription:

- Both Ad-free and on-demand listening experience

- Background playback

- Offline downloads

- Audio-only mode

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 1 Select 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 2 Start Screen Off Playback

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

Step 3 Manage Background Playback

To pause, skip tracks, or adjust the volume, you can use the lock screen controls or the notification panel on your phone.

Part 2. How to Play YouTube Music without Premium Subscription

If you're not a YouTube Music Premium subscriber, don't worry - there are alternative methods that can help you achieve background playback without the need for a Premium subscription. Here, we'll explore two methods that may enhance your listening experience.

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

For users seeking an effective workaround to enable background playback of YouTube Music without interruptions, even without a premium subscription, we introduce a powerful tool known as ViWizard YouTube Music Converter, which is an innovative solution 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.