How To Turn Off Background Play On Youtube

Alright, let's talk about silencing those sneaky background YouTube jams. You know, when you think you've closed the app, but suddenly your phone's serenading you with that cat video you watched earlier? Yeah, we're fixing that!

The Great YouTube Background Music Escape: Android Edition

First up, Android users! Prepare for operation: Silence the YouTube!

Method 1: The Classic App Settings Takedown

Let's dive straight into the YouTube app itself. Find that little profile picture of yours in the top right corner. Give it a tap!

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Now, scroll down until you see "Settings." It's usually hiding somewhere near the bottom, like a shy squirrel. Tap it!

Next, look for "Background & downloads." Seems promising, right? Bang on that.

See that "Background playback" option? The one that's probably mocking you with its "On" status? Tap it! Change it to "Off" or "Headphones only." Victory!

Method 2: Become a Notification Ninja

Some Android phones are extra stubborn. They laugh in the face of simple settings changes. But fear not, we have a sneaky trick!

When YouTube is playing in the background, you'll see a notification. It's usually got pause and play buttons.

Long-press that notification! A little settings gear icon should appear. Unleash your inner ninja and tap it!

Find the "Allow notifications" option. Disable it! Boom. Silent treatment initiated!

Method 3: Become a Force-Closing Fanatic

Okay, this is the nuclear option. Reserved for those times when YouTube is really determined to play in the background.

Go to your phone's settings (the system settings, not the YouTube app settings). Find "Apps" or "Applications."

Scroll through the list until you find "YouTube." Tap it. Now, look for a "Force Stop" button. Smack it!

YouTube is now completely and utterly shut down. It's the equivalent of kicking it out of the house and changing the locks.

Background Be Gone: iOS Edition

Alright, iPhone friends! It's your turn to banish the background noise. Let's get started!

The Double-Tap Tango

Double-tap the home button (or swipe up from the bottom of the screen if you have a newer iPhone). This brings up all your open apps.

Swipe left or right until you find the YouTube app. Fling it upwards off the screen. Bye-bye, background music!

The Control Center Commando

Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to open Control Center. Look for the music controls.

If YouTube is playing in the background, you'll see the YouTube icon there. Tap the pause button. Silence achieved!

The "Offload App" Option - When All Else Fails

This is like the Android "Force Stop" - it's the big guns. Go to Settings -> General -> iPhone Storage.

Find YouTube in the list. Tap it. Then, tap "Offload App." This removes the app but keeps your documents and data.

Then, reinstall the app. Hopefully, it will have forgotten its background playing ways!

And there you have it! You are now a master of silencing YouTube's background shenanigans. Go forth and enjoy the sweet, sweet sound of… silence!

Remember, technology should serve you, not the other way around. So, take control of your audio and enjoy your day!