{"id":86,"date":"2023-08-01T15:07:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T15:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/?p=86"},"modified":"2023-08-01T15:07:57","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T15:07:57","slug":"how-to-lock-screen-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/how-to\/how-to-lock-screen-on-youtube\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Lock Screen On YouTube: A Complete Guide","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to this step-by-step guide on how to lock screen on YouTube. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be annoying when we accidentally touch our phone’s screen while watching a YouTube video, and suddenly either the video pauses, or some other action has triggered, like another video is playing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, as a parent with young kids, there are times when you might have given your phone to your kids to watch content made for them. However, upon getting the phone back, there is probably another video playing on YouTube, or you have too many apps open. They could have even rearranged your apps or deleted some. This can get very annoying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will put you through the steps that will allow you to make use of the screen lock feature in your YouTube<\/a> app. By disabling all on-screen controls, this feature helps prevent accidental skips or pauses while watching videos. We will also discuss how to update your YouTube app so you can get access to the latest features and security fixes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Detailed Guide on How To Lock Screen on Youtube<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How To Lock Screen on Youtube on Android Devices<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Are you using an Android device? Just follow these simple steps. They will work on almost any Android device, irrespective of the version installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, given that there is no in-built option available for locking and unlocking YouTube for Android devices, we will be using a third-party app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download Touch Blocker<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Launch the Google PlayStore on your Android device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Tap on the Search bar at the top of the app and type in Touch blocker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The app will have a blue icon with a white lock inside it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Once you find the app, now tap on the install button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Next, tap on the button that says Open<\/strong>. This will launch the Touch blocker app.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Setup Touch Blocker App<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Once you have installed and opened the app, you have to adjust a few settings so it can work properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. First, tap on the toggle that says Enable Notifications<\/strong>. This is important so you can easily enable or disable the screen lock when watching YouTube.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Next, adjust the other settings, such as what you want the app to do when you have incoming phone calls, timely notifications, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. In order to unlock the screen lock, You can also select the toggle that says “Press the lock icon twice to unlock” to unlock the lock screen. You also have the option to disable it from the Notification panel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      To activate the screen lock, open the YouTube app and play your desired video. Then, swipe from the top to open the notifications panel. Simply tap on the Touch blocker notification and the screen lock has now been activated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      That is all you need to know on how to lock screen on YouTube on your Android device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How to Lock Screen on YouTube on iPhone<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Unlike in Android devices where you have to install a third-party app to lock screen on YouTube, thankfully, you do not have to do that for iPhone. iOS comes with a feature called Guided Access that allows this function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Below are the steps to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n