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I like to 'listen' to YouTube video in the background while I am surfing on my desktop. However, I cannot do this on the iPad as, as soon as I switch from YouTube video to the browser, the video pauses. Is there a solution for this either in the form of an app or a website?

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Try the following steps :

1: Start the video from YouTube whilst in Safari.

2: Hit Home key once. You'll exit Safari and playback will stop.

3: Double-tap Home key to bring up the app-switcher. Slide to the right to bring up background audio controls. The icon on the right side will show whichever program you last used with background audio: Safari.

4: Press Play. Youtube audio will resume playback.

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I use this on my iPhone all the time, can't see why it wouldn't work on the iPad. – David Pearce Apr 14 '11 at 15:46
Thanks a bunch RobZolkos! – Regmi Apr 15 '11 at 6:07
Wow I never thought to check the audio controls. I assumed it wouldn't work with videos. – styfle Feb 11 '12 at 18:23
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Play the video on youtube. Hit home button to exit, lock the screen, hit home button again 2 times, the current playing track will be displayed at the top of screen with play button under it. tap that and voila. (works with iOS 5)

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Welcome to Ask Different! When answering questions, please make sure there isn't already an accepted answer with the same solution as you have. – timothymh Feb 23 '12 at 13:09
This is for the YouTube app directly - no need to launch Safari. Nice find. – iolsmit Mar 16 '12 at 2:11
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  • Play a youtube video
  • Press home button -> video/audio stops
  • Press home button twice to bring the multi task bar
  • Swipe right to see the music controls
  • Click play button and enjoy the music... :)
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One simple solution that I use is to simply convert and download the video to an mp3. Then you can save it and play it back anytime. There is a great new tool that will let you convert and download YouTube videos right from your browser. This is free although you will need to create an account and login to use it. Learn more on my blog...

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