There is no doubt that YouTube is the most popular video platform on the internet. Although the web platform has a paid version with advanced features, many users do not have this type of subscription, thus preventing them from having options such as playing the video in the background or with the screen turned off.

Currently, there are several solutions for this problem, both for users who have cell phones that have the Android or iOS operating system. That is why in this note we will show you the three best options so that you can enjoy this function.

1. Use the Desktop version of YouTube

One of the best-known tricks is to access YouTube from the mobile web browser. At the time of turning off the screen, the audio will still be able to play while a playback bar appears on the home screen.

2. X.App for iOS

Having this option on Apple devices is also possible thanks to this free application, a Picture-in-Picture video extension, which can transfer videos to the X.App browser from another app such as YouTube, Chrome, etc.

3. VLC Player

The popular player that has the orange cone icon also has a mobile version, which allows you to play any video, both from your cell phone and from external sites.

Simply enter YouTube and select the video you want to play, press “Share” and choose the “Play with VLC” option. After that, a drop-down will appear in the lower right corner and you must click on “Play as audio”.