Music & recording
Background playback & lock screen controls
Keep music playing and control playback, tracks and progress from the lock screen or Control Center.
Where to find it
Audio player → Playback preferences / Settings → General
What you can do
Keep music playing and control playback, tracks and progress from the lock screen or Control Center.
How to use it
- Enable background playback in the audio playback preferences.
- Start playing, then leave the app.
- Control playback from the system lock screen or Control Center.
Before you start
Automatic playback on entry, background playback and restarting tracks when switching can be configured separately. System audio interruptions follow system rules.