YouTube videos pausing unexpectedly can be a cause of major disruption and a real pain, especially if you're working on something and the video keeps getting interrupted. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps you can take to prevent YouTube from automatically pausing your videos.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Open YouTube in your browser.
- Click on the settings icon at the top right of the page.
- Select Playback from the dropdown.
- Uncheck the box that says Pause videos when the window is in the background.
- Press the Save button.
FAQs
How do I stop YouTube from automatically pausing when I switch windows?
To stop YouTube from pausing when you switch window, open YouTube in your browser and click on the settings icon at the top right of the page. In the dropdown, select Playback and uncheck the box that says Pause videos when the window is in the background. Don't forget to press Save after you've made the changes.
Can I stop YouTube from pausing when I switch tabs in my browser?
Yes, you can. To stop YouTube from pausing when you switch tabs, open YouTube in your browser and click on the settings icon at the top right of the page. In the dropdown, select Playback and uncheck the box that says Pause videos when the window is in the background. Don't forget to press Save after you've made the changes.
Is there any way I can stop YouTube from pausing my videos while I'm away from the computer?
Yes, there is. To stop YouTube from pausing your videos while you're away from the computer, open YouTube in your browser and click on the settings icon at the top right of the page. In the dropdown, select Playback and uncheck the box that says Pause videos when the window is in the background. Don't forget to press Save after you've made the changes.
Is there any way to prevent YouTube from pausing my videos automatically?
Yes, there is. To prevent YouTube from pausing your videos automatically, open YouTube in your browser and click on the settings icon at the top right of the page. In the dropdown, select Playback and uncheck the box that says Pause videos when the window is in the background. Don't forget to press Save after you've made the changes.
Is there any way to stop my mobile device from pausing YouTube videos automatically?
Unfortunately, there is no way to directly stop a mobile device from automatically pausing YouTube videos. However, you can prevent the videos from stopping if you keep the app open and active.