How to keep playing music while recording video on iphone

Did you know: you can record a video with a song playing in the background on Apple Music or Spotify right on your iPhone? Yup, you can.

iPhone Lets You Record a Video with Music Playing in the Background on Apple Music or Spotify - Most Likely a Bug

Launch the Camera app on your iPhone with any song playing in the background, switch over to Video and the song pauses instantly. This is what we are used to. But wait, it gets better; what if I told you that is not the case at all and you can record video with a song playing in the background? It's possible and something which we're certain Apple is going to patch up with a near future update once it goes viral. Here's how it works.

Tutorial

Step 1. First and foremost, play a song using either Apple Music, Spotify or any streaming service that you use.

Step 2. Now launch the Camera app and make sure you are in Photo mode. At this point, the song is still playing in the background and it hasn't paused. But it will pause the moment you switch over to Video. So don't switch at all. Stay in Photo mode.

How to keep playing music while recording video on iphone

Step 3. Now press and hold the shutter button and drag it to the right and it will start recording a video and the song will keep on playing in the background.

How to keep playing music while recording video on iphone

Step 4. You can press on the recording button to stop the iPhone from recording video.

Go to the Photos app to playback the video you just recorded and you can hear the song which was playing in the background as well, just like magic.

Remember, this is likely a bug which Apple is going to patch up. So far, this has gone unnoticed. But once it gets enough traction, Apple will likely kill the hack with a small update to iOS. Before that happens, it's best you enjoy the heck out of this feature and share it with everyone you know as well.

Even if Apple does get rid of this 'feature' you can always use a video editing app on the iPhone to add your own music to the background. But we all know how much of a chore that is. No one wants to take the route of editing videos no matter how simple it becomes. But this hack takes convenience to a whole another level.

For more helpful guides and tutorials, head over to this section.

As soon as you try recording a video in the Camera app on your iPhone, any music playing on your device comes to a halt. Apple Music. Spotify. Pandora. Tidal. Deezer. No matter what you're listening to, as soon as you switch to "Video" in the Camera app, the music will stop. However, if you want background music in your movie files, there's a workaround to avoid having to add an audio track in post.

The only problem with the workaround? It won't work on all iPhone models. It works in iOS 13, but only for the newer iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max, as well as the iPhone SE (2nd generation). Upcoming models, like the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, will support the feature in iOS 14 also.

So, what's the secret to recording background music in videos from the Camera app? Apple's new QuickTake shooting mode, which lets you film videos right from the "Photos" mode. As long as you have a 2019 or newer iPhone, you can use QuickTake to record while keeping music pumping out of your speakers.

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Step 1: Play a Song

First, you'll need to play a song on your iPhone, blaring from the device's speakers and not your headphones. It doesn't matter if you play it from Apple Music, Spotify, or any other music app or streaming service that supports background playback. The only important thing is that the song can play in the background, meaning you can open other apps, and it will continue playing. Make sure the audio is loud enough that the microphone is adequately able to capture it.

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How to keep playing music while recording video on iphone
How to keep playing music while recording video on iphone

Step 2: Record a Video

To record a QuickTake video while music is playing, launch the Camera app and go into "Photo" mode. If you attempt to go into "Video" mode, the song in the background will stop playing, so make sure you're in "Photo" mode. Then, tap-and-hold the red shutter button to record your video — let go once you're done filming. It works with both the rear and selfie camera.

You could also lock QuickTake mode so that it continues recording without having to hold down the shutter button. After you tap-and-hold the red button, swipe or flick it to the right, where it will lock itself. To stop the recording when using this method, tap the shutter button again, which will have the universal stop icon.

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As you record video, the song playing will continue to play in the background from your iPhone's built-in speakers, and it will be audible inside the saved video.

How to keep playing music while recording video on iphone
How to keep playing music while recording video on iphone

The audio won't sound perfect because it's being recorded from your iPhone's speakers, but it's a great alternative to putting the actual audio over the video via some third-party app like Instagram, Snapchat, or TikTok.

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Can you play a song while recording a video on iPhone?

iPhone Lets You Record a Video with Music Playing in the Background on Apple Music or Spotify - Most Likely a Bug. Launch the Camera app on your iPhone with any song playing in the background, switch over to Video and the song pauses instantly.

How do I record a video on my iPhone without stopping my music?

Record Video Using the iPhone Camera App.
Play a song..
Launch the Camera app..
Select Photo..
Hold the middle shutter button..
Slide shutter to the Lock circle on the right to start recording..
When you're finished, tap the red square to stop recording..

Can I play music while recording a video?

By default, any music you're playing stops when you start recording a video on Android. However, this can be solved by installing a third-party app, such as Together. Here's how to record a video with music playing in the background using the app: Visit Google Play Store and download the Together app.

How do you keep music playing during a video?

How to Record Video While Playing Music on Android.
Visit Play Store and install Play Music While Recording app..
Start playing music you want to hear while recording..
Open the Installed app and stay in Video mode..
Start recording your video by tap on camera icon..
Press the stop button when you're done..