iPhone YouTube video stops when Notification Center is opened

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iPhone YouTube video stops when Notification Center is opened

Hello,

I recently updated my iPhone to iOS 27.0.1 and have been experiencing a frustrating issue with the YouTube app that did not happen on iOS 26.

Whenever I am actively watching a video in the YouTube app and swipe down from the top-left corner (Or middle) of the screen to open the Notification Center, the video completely stops playing.

Additional details about the bug:

Previous Behavior (iOS 26): Opening the Notification Center would overlay my notifications, but the YouTube video's audio/playback would continue normally in the background.
Current Behavior (iOS 27.0.1): The second the Notification Center layer is pulled down, the video immediately pauses/terminates.

Already updated Youtube App to the latest version.

Is anyone else experiencing the same issue ? Please let me know if there is a fix, or if this is the new standard for iOS.

Thanks …

Posted on Sep 29, 2026 3:02 AM

Answer 1

Oct 7, 2026 5:44 AM in response to echoes2k

echoes2k wrote:

So, is this going to be addressed by Apple? Not clear if this is deemed a bug or a feature (that apparently cannot be disabled)

This is a user to user only forum, not Apple Support. We aren't associated with Apple, nor do we know what Apple may be working on. My guess, however, would be this in quite intentional. Your video pauses because you have opened Control Center and are no longer watching the video, so it pauses. When you close Control Center, you can pick up exactly where you were when you opened Control Center.

I actually like this as it means I won't miss anything in the video I was watching. But you are welcome to let Apple know your thoughts if you want by using this link --> Feedback - iPhone - Apple

Answer 2

echoes2k

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Oct 25, 2026 3:33 AM in response to lobsterghost1

Yes I know this is not official apple support, I was just asking, like the OP if anyone knew the status.

I did recently report this to Apple.

And FWIW, this behavior is app specific. YouTube always pauses, even in PIP. HBOMax never pauses. And my live TV app, Soectrum, pauses in normal mode, but not in PIP. (And it’s most annoying when watching live video, since you can’t just resume where you left off, and where I first noticed this).

Answer 3

WheelieNick

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74,110 points

Sep 29, 2026 3:55 AM in response to GL54

The behavior you are experiencing is due to a deliberate gesture overhaul in iOS 27, rather than an intentional penalty on background playback, though it functions like a system bug for media apps. [

Answer 4

FatTroll

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8 points

Oct 3, 2026 10:39 AM in response to GL54

Same hopefully the issue gets fixed.

Answer 5

Oct 3, 2026 11:50 AM in response to GL54

I think it happened with me while using iOS 26 too!

Answer 6

Milo071O

Level 1

8 points

Oct 4, 2026 9:22 PM in response to GL54

I have been having the same issue, but it’s not just Youtube, it has been happening on every streaming platform for me. Really hope it gets fixed soon.

Answer 7

echoes2k

Level 1

13 points

Oct 7, 2026 4:45 AM in response to WheelieNick

So, is this going to be addressed by Apple? Not clear if this is deemed a bug or a feature (that apparently cannot be disabled)

Answer 8

Oct 15, 2026 8:27 PM in response to GL54

I have this issue too, is there any update from Apple?

(check from others that use IOS 26 and 18) dont have this issue.

Answer 9

Oct 20, 2026 6:41 PM in response to GL54

You'd think that by the year 2026 these things shouldn't even be happening. So annoying