How to Record Video While Playing Music From YouTube on iPhone

Want to video record your house party while playing songs from YouTube on your iPhone at the same time? But normally, as you open Camera and begin video recording, the music playback on YouTube stops. Similarly, if you play music on YouTube, video recording on the camera app stops. But there is a weird way where you can playYouTube Musicand record videos simultaneously. Here’s how you can do that.

Note:You don’t need YouTube Premium for this technique to work.

Record Video Playing Music From YouTube on an iPhone

1.Open theYouTube app on your iPhoneand play any video or music. Not just YouTube, this method should work on the YouTube Music app or any other music-playing app for that matter.

2.Now swipe down from the top left to open the notification center.

Playing music on YouTube app on iPhone

3.Here long-press on thecamera iconin the bottom right to open the camera app.

4.You should be using the camera app while still playing YouTube in the background which isn’t possible normally.

Opening notification panel on iPhone

5.If you directly switch to the video tab, the music will stop. Instead in the photo tab, swipe theshutter iconto the right to start recording the video and also play the music from YouTube.

6.Once done, tap on thestop iconto stop recording the video.

That way, you will be able to play music from YouTube even while recording the video on your iPhone from the Camera app.

The answer is both yes and no. You can upload the video on YouTube and other social media sites like TikTok and Instagram under fair use protection if it is less than 1 minute. However, legally, there is no specific time limit to any media. So, a shorter video is always better. More importantly, you cannot monetize the media that contains copyright material.

Opening Camera icon from notification center on iPhone

But if you want to record a video to save your memories, there is no time limit. It is completely legal to record a video when the copyrighted music playing in the background is for your personal use.

How YouTube Plays Music in Background Without Premium

YouTube isn’t playing the video in the background. you’re able to open the notification center when the YouTube video is playing and it won’t stop the playback. Similarly, when you are opening the camera through the notification center, the OS thinks you are still on the notification center allowing you to play music while recording video.

How It Differs From Adding Music When Recording TikTok or Instagram Videos

The major difference is the time. Now you can continue recording the video and playing theYouTube songfor as long as you want. Whereas TikTok and Instagram have a limit of up to 3 minutes or 1 minute respectively. You can also play YouTube playlists with your favorite songs one after another which isn’t possible with other methods.

What Other Apps You Tried

Not just YouTube, but any other video or music streaming app should work using this trick. We have tried YouTube Music, Apple Music, andSpotifywhich worked just as perfectly while recording the video. Also, you can play music you have purchased from iTunes with any music player app.

Multitasking Where and When Needed

Ravi Teja KNTS

Tech writer with over 4 years of experience at TechWiser, where he has authored more than 700 articles on AI, Google apps, Chrome OS, Discord, and Android. His journey started with a passion for discussing technology and helping others in online forums, which naturally grew into a career in tech journalism. Ravi’s writing focuses on simplifying technology, making it accessible and jargon-free for readers. When he’s not breaking down the latest tech, he’s often immersed in a classic film – a true cinephile at heart.

How to Record Video While Playing Music From YouTube on iPhone