How to Use Guided Access to Lock YouTube Screen on iOS
These days, even small babies are eating food while watching something on YouTube and they accidentally exit the YouTube app by swiping with their fingers and start crying. To prevent babies or kids from doing that, you can lock the YouTube screen while they watch videos. Let’s see how to do that.
Step 1: Enable Guided Access
Step 2: Lock YouTube Screen
iOS also provides an option to select a specific part of the screen for locking. This will be useful if you don’t wish your kids to change the video. From now on, the areas you have selected will be locked whenever guided access is enabled.
How to Unlock YouTube Screen on iOS
To unlock the YouTube screen, tap the Side button thrice and enter the passcode. Then, tap End on the new screen. Or tap the Side button twice and authenticate with Face ID if you have enabled Face ID. Once you disable the guided access, you will see the message “Guided Access Ended”.
How to Lock YouTube Screen on Android Using Screen pinning
You don’t own an iPhone but an Android device? Well, if your model supports the Screen Pinning feature, then you can use that to lock YouTube Screen while watching videos. Let’s see how to do that.
Step 1: Turn ON Screen Pinning
Step 2: Lock YouTube Screen
That’s it. Now, the YouTube screen is locked and you cannot switch to other apps.
How to Unlock YouTube Screen on Android
Whenever you want to exit the screen pinning and unlock the YoiuTube screen, hold the Back and Background buttons simultaneously. Then, the screen pinning will be disabled and you can use YouTube like before. Besides YouTube, you can use the Guided Access and Screen pinning features on other apps like Prime Video, Netflix and more. Next time you share your phone with babies or small kids, don’t forget to lock the screen to avoid them fiddling with that. Learning to lock your YouTube screen on your iPhone or Android device can be incredibly beneficial for those who want to increase their productivity, limit distractions, or conserve battery life. By following the simple steps outlined for each device, users can easily lock their screens and continue listening to their favorite videos without constant interaction with their devices. Whether you are a student, a professional, or just someone who wants to make the most of their screen time, locking your YouTube screen can be an effective way to accomplish your goals and stay focused. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email.
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