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Can You Fix iPhone Music Stopping While Filming Videos? Simple Steps to Keep Your Sound Playing!
When you press record on a video with your iPhone, any music or audio playing in the background stops. This can feel discouraging, especially if you want your video to include your favorite song or background audio.
The reason is technical – the iPhone’s camera app takes control of the microphone when starting a video. It shuts down any other audio source to make sure it only records sound from the live environment. This is a deliberate choice from Apple to assure quality audio in recordings, so you don’t get music and voices mixed up unintentionally.
Three user-friendly workarounds help you capture video and keep your music going. Try these simple and effective methods:
Method 1: Start Recording Video from Photo Mode
- Open your favorite music app and start playing your song.
- Launch the Camera app; make sure it’s in Photo mode (not Video).
- Press and hold the shutter button (the white circle) in Photo mode. The camera will start recording video automatically, but your music will keep playing.
- Continue holding to record. Release your finger when done – the video saves to your gallery with the music in the background.
This trick uses a different recording pathway. Since you start filming from Photo mode, the phone doesn’t stop the music. It’s fast, it’s easy, and it works on most recent iPhone models.
Method 2: Use a Third-Party Camera App
- Download a video recording app made for this purpose. The Mideo app, for example, was built to let music play while you film.
- Install and open the app. Start your music, then press record in the app instead of the main camera.
- Your video will include your music, making it perfect for dance videos, vlogs, or any content where background sound is part of the fun.
There are several camera apps on the App Store that support this need. Check reviews and features to choose the one you prefer.
Method 3: Play Music on an External System
- Connect your iPhone to a Bluetooth or wired speaker.
- Play your music through the external speaker; the phone’s microphone will “hear” the music along with any other sounds.
- Open your Camera app, select Video mode, and start recording as usual.
With this method, your music keeps playing outside the phone, so the Camera app doesn’t need to shut it down. Your iPhone hears everything in the room, including the music. You control the mix by adjusting the speaker volume or microphone distance.
Points to Remember
- Apple’s design favors clean, uninterrupted audio in video, so built-in options are limited.
- Workarounds allow you to capture fun, lively moments with your favorite songs.
- Some solutions (like the third-party app) offer different features or audio quality – always test a short recording first.
- If you share your videos online, remember copyright rules around using music.
Extra Tips
- Try different volume levels with the external speaker for the best sound in your video.
- Hold down the shutter button gently to avoid camera shaking.
- Experiment with settings to see which option fits your project best.
This challenge can feel frustrating, but with these steps, you can make lively videos with music on your iPhone. The process is straightforward once you know the tricks. Pick the method that works best for your needs and start capturing great memories with your soundtrack playing strong.