How To Lock Ipad Screen While Watching Youtube

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You and YouTube: An Epic Battle for Screen Supremacy (and Your Battery Life)

Ah, YouTube. The land of cat videos, makeup tutorials, and enough conspiracy theories to make your brain do a backflip. But let's face it, sometimes you just want to kick back, crank up the jams (or, you know, ASMR if that's your thing), and zone out to some quality content. The problem? That pesky iPad screen keeps dimming and shutting down just as that plot twist you've been waiting for hits. Fear not, fellow warriors of procrastination! Here's how to lock the screen and ensure your YouTube marathon continues uninterrupted (well, except for maybe that snack break – Doritos and existential documentaries go hand-in-hand, right?).

Method 1: Embracing the Dark Side (of the Lock Screen, That Is)

This is the classic, straightforward approach. Just press the lock button (the one on the top right side of your iPad, unless you're a southpaw rebel). Bold move – the screen will go dark, but fret not, the video will keep playing in the background. Just tap the screen to wake it back up and resume your viewing pleasure. Warning: This method might lead to accidental pauses if you have a tendency to absentmindedly tap or swipe your iPad screen while engrossed in a video.

Method 2: Guided Access – Turning Your iPad into a YouTube Time Machine

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For those who crave a more controlled environment (or perhaps just want to hand the iPad over to a curious toddler without fear of them accidentally buying the entire BTS merch store), there's Guided Access. This nifty feature essentially locks your iPad into one app – in this case, YouTube. Here's how to activate it:

  1. Head over to Settings > Accessibility.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Guided Access. Make sure the toggle switch is turned on.
  3. Now, open the YouTube app and find your video.
  4. Triple-click the lock button (or the Home button on older iPads). A menu will pop up with various options.
  5. You can customize what parts of the screen are disabled (like the volume buttons) to prevent accidental interruptions.
  6. Tap Start and voila! Your iPad is now a YouTube-only zone. Just remember to triple-click the lock button again and enter your passcode when you want to exit this glorious video vortex.

So You've Conquered the Lock Screen, But What Now?

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How to get back to the video after using the lock screen method?

Just tap the screen to wake your iPad and the video will be right where you left it.

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How to turn off Guided Access?

Triple-click the lock button and enter your passcode.

How to play YouTube in the background without a premium subscription?

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Unfortunately, this isn't possible with the free version of YouTube.

How to save battery life while watching YouTube?

Lower the screen brightness and close any unnecessary background apps.

How to avoid getting sucked into a YouTube rabbit hole for hours?

...crickets (We're working on that one, folks.)

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