Listen to YouTube Music with the Screen Off
Ground Music is a free Android player that keeps YouTube music playing when you lock your phone or switch apps. Background play, audio mode, synced lyrics, channel pages, playlists and autoplay radio — everything in one lightweight app.
- Screen-off playback
- 100% free
- Saves battery & data
Play YouTube Music in the Background, Even with the Screen Off
Lock your phone, put it in your pocket and keep listening. Ground Music continues playing YouTube music when the screen is off or while you use other apps. Audio mode swaps the video for a spinning vinyl disc, so you save battery and mobile data on long listening sessions.
- Music keeps playing when the screen is off or locked
- Keep listening while you chat, browse or play games
- Audio mode with a vinyl disc saves battery and mobile data
- Play, pause and skip from the notification bar and lock screen
Control Your Music from the Notification Bar and Lock Screen
While the screen is off or you are in another app, Ground Music shows a full media notification with the song artwork. Pause, skip, seek or save the song to Favorites right from the notification shade or lock screen — no need to open the app.
- Play, pause, next and previous without opening the app
- Seek bar to jump to any part of the song
- Heart button to add the song to Favorites instantly
- Shows artwork, title and channel; choose the output device such as phone or Bluetooth
Watch the Music Video, Switch to Audio with One Tap
Want to see the official MV? Video mode plays the picture right inside the player, together with the title, view count, channel and related videos. When you only want to listen, one tap on the mode button switches back to audio without interrupting the song.
- Switch between video and audio with one tap
- See views, upload date and channel under the player
- Related videos are ready to play next
- Quick actions: Autoplay, Shuffle, Favorites, Lyrics, Add to playlist
Synced Lyrics That Follow the Song
Open the Lyrics tab to sing along. The current line is highlighted and scrolls with the music, so you always know where you are in the song. Lyrics open right inside the player — no need to leave the app or search the web. Lyrics not quite right? Edit the text yourself, or use Adjust timing to bring the lines back in sync with the song.
- Time-synced lyrics with the current line highlighted
- Open lyrics with one tap from the player
- Edit the lyrics yourself when a line is wrong or missing
- Adjust timing to shift lyrics earlier or later until they match the music
- Works in both audio and video mode
Explore Every YouTube Channel and Artist
Tap a channel name to open its detail page: avatar, subscriber count, number of videos, all public playlists and the latest uploads. It is the fastest way to dive deep into an artist you like or to follow lofi and chill channels that stream for hours.
- Channel profile with subscriber and video counts
- Browse all playlists published by the channel
- Latest videos, ready to play in the background
- The mini player keeps your music going while you browse
Music for Every Mood on the Discover Tab
The home screen brings new releases, a Listen again row and curated collections for every moment. Pick a mood — Relax, Energize, Feel good, Party, Workout — and get playlists for sleep, focus or exercise instantly.
- Mood filters: Relax, Energize, Feel good, Party and more
- Listen again brings back what you played recently
- Curated playlists for sleep, meditation, focus and workouts
- Trending songs and new releases updated regularly
Find Any Song, Playlist or Artist on YouTube
Type a song title, an artist or a few words you remember — Ground Music searches the whole YouTube catalog and returns official videos, audio versions, covers and lyric videos in seconds. Tap a result and it starts playing in the background right away.
- Search songs, playlists and artists in one box
- Results show duration and channel so you pick the right version
- Play instantly or add to the queue, a playlist or favorites
- Access to the entire YouTube music catalog
Build Playlists and Play Them All Night
Collect your favorite songs into playlists, or open any YouTube playlist with dozens of tracks. Press Play All or Shuffle, turn the screen off and let the music run — ideal for sleeping, studying and working.
- Create unlimited custom playlists
- Play All or Shuffle with one tap
- Drag and drop to reorder, set your own cover image
- Save songs to Favorites to find them again quickly
Endless Music with Autoplay and a Flexible Queue
Turn on Autoplay and Ground Music builds a radio of similar songs, so the music never stops after the last track. Open the queue to see what is coming next, drag songs into a new order, remove the ones you do not like or clear the whole list.
- Autoplay radio keeps similar songs coming
- See and manage the upcoming queue
- Drag to reorder, remove songs you do not want
- Shuffle mode for a fresh listening order
Questions About Listening to YouTube with the Screen Off
How do I listen to YouTube music with the screen off?
Install Ground Music, search for a song or playlist and press play. Then turn the screen off or switch to another app — the music keeps playing in the background, and you can control it from the notification bar or lock screen.
Is Ground Music free?
Yes. Background playback, audio mode, lyrics, playlists, channel pages and autoplay radio are all free. No subscription is required.
Does playing with the screen off save battery and data?
Yes. The display is the most power-hungry part of a phone, so listening with the screen off makes your battery last much longer. Audio mode also avoids loading the video picture, which reduces mobile data usage.
Can I see lyrics while listening?
Yes. Tap Lyrics in the player to open time-synced lyrics. The current line is highlighted and scrolls automatically with the song. You can also edit the lyrics and use Adjust timing if they run ahead of or behind the music.
Which devices are supported?
Ground Music currently supports Android phones and tablets and is available on Google Play. An iOS version is planned.
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