Google developers have begun testing a new background playback feature for the YouTube TV app on both Android and iOS devices. This feature allows users to continue listening to videos even after locking their smartphone or tablet screen, or after exiting the app. A similar feature is available on YouTube, but only for users with a paid YouTube Premium subscription.
Background Playback Still in Testing
Although YouTube TV has always been a paid service, many users might assume that background playback is already supported in the app, but that hasn’t been the case until now. However, according to numerous reports from users on social media, this situation is starting to change. This development suggests that soon, all users of the YouTube TV app on Android and iOS devices will be able to enjoy background playback while watching their favorite videos.
Gradual Rollout to Users
Based on user feedback, the background playback feature has been gradually rolling out over the past week, adds NIXsolutions. More and more users are noticing the addition of this feature, though some report that it’s still not available on their devices. It appears that the full release of background playback may take a few more weeks to reach all YouTube TV users across both Android and iOS platforms.
We’ll keep you updated as the feature continues to roll out and becomes widely available to all users.