As one of the most popular video sharing platforms worldwide, YouTube has millions of loyal users who browse the platform regularly for various reasons. However, sometimes you might not want the sound to play aloud, especially if you’re in a public place or trying not to disturb someone else in the same room. Although the iOS system comes with a built-in function to adjust the volume of a video, the option to mute a YouTube video on iPhone seems to be a little more hidden. In this blog post, we will show you how to mute a YouTube video on iPhone in three different ways.
Video Tutorial:
What’s Needed
Before we start, please make sure that your iPhone is updated to the latest iOS system, and you have a stable Internet connection to stream the YouTube video. You don’t need any specific app or tool to complete the following methods.
What Requires Your Focus?
Please pay attention to the method you choose, and ensure that you follow each step correctly. Although all methods below work on most YouTube videos, some high-security videos might not allow them to mute their sounds. Please note that we don’t encourage piracy or any activities that violate YouTube’s terms and conditions. Please use these methods ethically.
Method 1: Mute a YouTube Video with the Press & Hold Gesture
Step 1: Open the YouTube app on your iPhone and search for the video you would like to watch.
Step 2: Tap on the video thumbnail, and let the video start playing.
Step 3: Simultaneously press and hold the volume down button on the left side of your iPhone, and your video’s sound will automatically mute.
Pros:
– Quick & easy: This method only requires one simple gesture, making it the fastest way to mute a YouTube video on an iPhone.
– No additional tools needed: You don’t need any third-party tool or app to perform this method.
Cons:
– Unmuted by default: If you exit the video and come back to it later, the sound of the video will be unmuted again.
Method 2: Use the iPhone’s Mute Switch
Step 1: Open the YouTube app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone screen to open the Control Center.
Step 3: Locate the Mute button, which looks like a speaker icon with a line through it, and tap on it.
Step 4: Go back to the YouTube app, play the video, and the sound will be muted.
Pros:
– Works for all apps: You can use the same mute switch to mute sounds of any other app, not just YouTube.
– Remains muted even after leaving the app: The sound will keep muted until you unmute it manually, even if you leave the YouTube app.
Cons:
– You might miss important notifications: If you forget to unmute the sound, you will not hear any incoming phone calls or notifications until you unmute it again.
Method 3: Mute a YouTube Video via the Control Center
Step 1: Open the YouTube app on your iPhone, and play the video.
Step 2: Swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone screen to open the Control Center.
Step 3: Tap on the screen recording button, which looks like a circle inside another circle.
Step 4: Wait for the timer to count down, and the video recording will start.
Step 5: Exit the Control Center, go back to the YouTube app, and you will notice that the sound of the video is muted.
Step 6: Swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone screen to open the Control Center again.
Step 7: Tap on the recording indicator to stop recording.
Step 8: Find the recorded video in your Photos app and delete it.
Pros:
– Works even for highly secure videos: As this method records the video content without the sound, it can mute videos that won’t let you mute their sounds via other methods.
– Completely silent: Not only will the sound of the video be muted, but the recording process will also not generate any sound.
Cons:
– Might look suspicious: Recording a video while browsing the YouTube app might attract unwanted attention from those around you who assume you’re recording them.
Why Can’t I Mute a YouTube Video on iPhone?
Some reasons why you might not be able to mute a YouTube video on iPhone include:
1. The video creator has disabled the option to mute their video.
2. The video is protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM), which prevents users from performing any action on the video, including muting.
3. Your YouTube app or iPhone’s system is not updated to its latest version, which can cause compatibility issues.
4. Your iPhone is on Silent mode, which disables sound output for all apps, including YouTube.
To fix these issues, you can update your app or system, check your iPhone’s Silents mode settings, or contact the video creator for further assistance.
Implications and Recommendations
Although muting a YouTube video on iPhone seems like a minor issue, it’s essential to respect the sound environment around you and not disturb other people around you. This feature also comes in handy when you don’t want to play the sound aloud for other personal reasons. We recommend using the Press & Hold Gesture or the Mute Switch method for quick muting whereas using the Control Center method for highly secure videos with sound restrictions.
FAQs
Q1: Can I mute YouTube videos via the iPhone’s built-in mute button?
A1: No, the built-in mute button on an iPhone only mutes sounds from the device itself, not from any app, including YouTube. Please use Method 2 or 3 mentioned above to mute YouTube videos.
Q2: Can I unmute YouTube videos I’ve previously muted?
A2: Yes, to unmute a previously muted video on YouTube, tap the volume up button or use the method applicable to remute the video.
Q3: Why do I still hear sounds from the YouTube video even after muting?
A3: Sometimes, the YouTube video contains some sound effects or soundtracks that are not considered the video’s primary sound. In this case, muting the video will not mute those additional sounds.
Q4: Why is the Control Center method not working for me?
A4: Please make sure that the Control Center’s screen recording feature is enabled in your iPhone’s settings. You can navigate to Settings > Control Center > Customize Controls and add the Screen Recording control to your Control Center.
Q5: Does muting a YouTube video saves my phone’s battery life?
A5: Yes, muting YouTube videos or any video that generates sound will reduce your phone’s battery consumption as it requires less energy to play a video without sound.
In Conclusion
We hope that we have provided you with helpful information on how to mute a YouTube video on iPhone. Whether you prefer quick and easy steps or hidden methods that work for any video, we have covered them all. Please use these methods responsibly and without violating any copyright laws or YouTube policies. We value your input, and please feel free to leave a comment below if you have any additional tips or inquiries.
