While the visual video feed typically pauses or stops when your screen is turned off, you can often continue listening to the audio portion of a video on your mobile device. The method varies depending on your device and the app you are using.
Based on the provided information, a common way to ensure video audio continues playing on compatible devices, like iPhones, is by using the device's Control Center after starting the video.
Using Control Center for Audio Playback
If you're watching a video and want the sound to continue even after your screen goes dark or you turn it off, you can often use your device's built-in media controls.
Here's how you can force your video's audio to continue playing using Control Center, as described in the reference:
- Start your video: Play the video you want to listen to in an app (like a web browser or certain video apps).
- Exit the app/Turn off screen: Navigate away from the app or press the power button to turn off your screen. The video playback will likely stop.
- Open Control Center: Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen (on iPhones with Face ID, or from the bottom on older models) to open Control Center.
- Access Media Controls: Look for the media playback section within Control Center. It typically shows album art or the name of the playing media.
- Select Play: From the media playback section in Control Center, select the Play icon (which looks like a triangle).
Following these steps should resume the audio playback of your video, allowing you to listen to the sound even when your screen is off.
This method is particularly useful for:
- Listening to lectures or podcasts uploaded as videos.
- Enjoying music videos purely for the audio.
- Saving battery while consuming video content where the visual component isn't necessary.
Keep in mind that the ability to keep audio playing when the screen is off can depend on the specific video playback app you are using. Some apps have this functionality built-in, while others may require this Control Center method or not support background playback at all.
