You may have seen many instructions on how to use Chrome or your smartphone to play music from YouTube in the background while working on other tabs. Few people are aware that videos can also be edited in the same way. This article demonstrates how to use the Chrome browser and YouTube videos simultaneously.
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Here s how you can watch YouTube videos while browsing other tabs in a Chrome browser
There are various ways to use Google Chrome to view YouTube videos while working on other tabs. The device you’re using will also affect the method you choose. The top techniques for desktop, Android, and iOS have been compiled by us.
Desktop
Step 1: Select a video to watch on the YouTube website.
Right-click anywhere on the video in step two. None of the alternatives should be chosen.
3. Right-click somewhere on the video once more. You’ll see a new set of alternatives this time.
Step 4: In photo mode, choose a picture.
Choose the tab you wish to work on in step 5. On the screen, the YouTube mini player will float.
By clicking on the controls on the hovering small player, you can adjust the tiny player’s size, pause the movie, and even return to the YouTube page.
Android
Play YouTube video while browsing other tabs in Chrome using split screen mode
Step 1: On your smartphone, select the split-screen mode. You can choose split screen mode by long-pressing the YouTube app on your phone’s recent apps screen.
Step 2: Open Chrome and choose the tab you want to work on on the other split screen.
Play YouTube videos while browsing other tabs by using Desktop mode in Chrome
This technique won’t let you watch the video, but it’s great if you just want to listen to music while working on other tabs.
Step 1: Open the desired video and choose Desktop mode from the Chrome menu.
Step 2: Choose a different tab to continue watching the video in the background.
Step 3: If the movie pauses when you switch tabs, you can resume playback by dragging down the notification bar and use the Chrome player’s controls.
iOS
By choosing Request Desktop Site and then opening a different tab to work on while the video plays in the background, you can easily use desktop mode on the iOS version of the Chromeapp.
Also read: The Top 10 Unknown Google Chrome Browser Tips and Tricks
While viewing YouTube itself, but not other tabs, you can use the built-in tiny player. Select the YouTube control bar’s small player icon. You will be given the option to see other YouTube videos while your video is playing in a tiny player. Read this post if you want to know how to play music on YouTube while keeping your phone’s screen locked.
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