{"id":9779,"date":"2022-07-13T07:20:26","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=9779"},"modified":"2022-07-13T07:20:26","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:20:26","slug":"how-to-stop-youtube-from-pausing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-youtube-from-pausing","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop YouTube From Pausing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e8e71ab74e5\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e8e71ab74e5\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e8e71ab74e5\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-youtube-from-pausing\/#How_to_Stop_YouTube_From_Pausing\" title=\"How to Stop YouTube From Pausing\">How to Stop YouTube From Pausing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-youtube-from-pausing\/#YouTubes_auto-pause_feature_can_pause_videos_while_youre_listening_to_it_in_the_background\" title=\"YouTube&#8217;s auto-pause feature can pause videos while you&#8217;re listening to it in the background\">YouTube&#8217;s auto-pause feature can pause videos while you&#8217;re listening to it in the background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-youtube-from-pausing\/#Bad_internet_connection\" title=\"Bad internet connection\">Bad internet connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-youtube-from-pausing\/#Malware\" title=\"Malware\">Malware<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-stop-youtube-from-pausing\/#Third-party_applications\" title=\"Third-party applications\">Third-party applications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stop_YouTube_From_Pausing\"><\/span>How to Stop YouTube From Pausing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how to stop youtube from pausing\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/ueyoNd6.jpg\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re having trouble watching videos on YouTube and want to keep playing them in the background, you&#8217;re not alone. YouTube has an auto-pause feature that will pause a video in the background while you listen to it. YouTube uses the pause feature to make money from advertising, and it works hard to keep users happy. This article will explain how to fix this problem and ensure that you can continue watching your favorite videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTubes_auto-pause_feature_can_pause_videos_while_youre_listening_to_it_in_the_background\"><\/span>YouTube&#8217;s auto-pause feature can pause videos while you&#8217;re listening to it in the background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube&#8217;s auto-pause feature has been around since early 2017, but is only now appearing in a wider range of devices. Although this feature has many benefits, it is annoying for users. You cannot turn it off in the settings. Instead, you need to install an extension that will prevent auto-pause from happening when you&#8217;re listening to a video in the background.<\/p>\n<p>You should also enable the timer option to set a specific interval for the video to play, so that the video will stop playing if you do something else. This option is not available on most devices, but you can enable it in your browser&#8217;s settings. Enabling the timer feature can solve the YouTube auto-pause problem. You&#8217;ll need to restart the browser after the auto-pause feature has been disabled.<\/p>\n<p>Another way to fix YouTube&#8217;s auto-pause issue is to remove the app from your phone&#8217;s storage. Alternatively, you can turn off the Face sensor so that auto-pause won&#8217;t work with it. You can also disable the Face sensor by going to Settings and running the YouTube app from the apps menu. Once there, tap on &#8220;Clear Cache&#8221; to remove all temporary files from YouTube.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bad_internet_connection\"><\/span>Bad internet connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re experiencing a problem with YouTube pausing, the first step to resolve it is to check your internet connection. Check your speed with a speed test tool and restart your device if necessary. If the problem persists, you might need to upgrade your app, or change your internet provider. If none of those steps fix the problem, then your internet connection is probably to blame. In that case, you&#8217;ll need to look for other solutions to the problem.<\/p>\n<p>If the pauses keep happening in random intervals, the first step is to check your network connection. YouTube requires a minimum 500 kbps internet connection to properly play videos. If the speed is lower, the video will not fully load. Check if any external applications or plug-ins are preventing you from watching the video. If the speed and quality are fine, you can switch to lower-quality streaming.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malware\"><\/span>Malware<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many people have experienced the frustrating experience of having their video playback stop because of malware or other problems. First, you must make sure that your device is properly configured for YouTube. Some devices may be restricted by third-party applications, or have been hacked. To resolve this issue, you can either use a different browser or turn off the private mode in your current browser. If these solutions do not work, you can try rebooting your computer or upgrading your browser. Similarly, if your antivirus software is causing the problem, you should disable the option that reminds you when to take a break.<\/p>\n<p>Another way to fix YouTube pause problem is to clean your browser&#8217;s cache. Usually, excess cache causes the paused issue. To delete this data, go to Settings &gt; Advanced options &gt;&gt; Delete browser data. You can also remove cache from your browser by deleting all data in it. In this way, YouTube will not be able to run a video. If you want to watch a video with high resolution, you can try changing the settings of the video to 480p. However, this will decrease the quality of the image.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Third-party_applications\"><\/span>Third-party applications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may have a problem with YouTube pausing. It might be that your headphones or your headphone jack are faulty or are not functioning properly. If these issues are not the cause of your problem, then it&#8217;s a good idea to try unplugging your headphones or plugging in another set of headphones. Another cause of YouTube pausing is third-party applications that conflict with the YouTube app. Some of these apps may be mistakenly flagging YouTube as a security risk, while others may be tormenting you by managing your bandwidth.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re trying to avoid unintentional pauses, one way to resolve the problem is to disable YouTube&#8217;s &#8220;Remind Me to Take a Break&#8221; feature. This feature automatically pauses all videos when you&#8217;ve reached a certain length of inactivity, saving battery life. Although this feature can be annoying, it&#8217;s also a useful option if you&#8217;ve accidentally left your phone on while watching a video.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Stop YouTube From Pausing If you&#8217;re having trouble watching videos on YouTube and want to keep playing them in the background, you&#8217;re not alone. YouTube has an auto-pause feature that will pause a video in the background while you listen to it. 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