In this post, we will show you how to disable Smart Pause in iOS 11 so that your iPhone or iPad will no longer automatically pause video playback when you look away from the screen.
This can be useful for when you want to watch a video on your device while doing something else, like cooking or working out.
What is Smart Pause and how does it work
Smart Pause is a feature that was introduced in iOS 7 that automatically pauses video playback when the device detects that you are no longer looking at the screen.
The feature uses the front-facing camera to track your eyes and will pause the video when it detects that you are no longer looking at the screen.
What are the benefits of using Smart Pause
The main benefit of using Smart Pause is that it can help to prevent you from missing any important parts of a video.
If you are watching a tutorial on how to make a cake and you look away for a moment, the video will pause so that you don’t miss any steps.
how to turn off smart pause
There are a few different ways that you can turn off Smart Pause on your device:
- Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Turn Off Smart Pause
- Go to Settings > Videos and turn off the “Start Playing Videos Automatically” setting
- Use the playback controls in the bottom corner of the video player to turn off Smart Pause
- Use AirPlay to play the video on another device such as a TV or Apple TV and pause the video on the original device
- Turn off Face ID or Touch ID on your device
If you want to disable Smart Pause for good, we recommend using the first method. This will ensure that the feature is turned off permanently and you will no longer have to worry about it. The other methods will only turn off Smart Pause temporarily and you will need to disable it each time you want to watch a video.
How to enable Smart Pause on your Android device
If you want to enable Smart Pause on your Android device, there are a few different things that you will need to do:
- Go to Settings > Device > Accessibility and turn on the “Smart Pause” setting
- Install the Smart Pause Toggle app from the Google Play Store
- Use the playback controls in the bottom corner of the video player to turn on Smart Pause
- Enable the “Smart Pause” setting in the YouTube app
With the Smart Pause Toggle app, you will be able to enable or disable Smart Pause with a simple tap. If you want to use the other methods, you will need to follow the instructions for your specific device.
Tips and tricks for getting the most out of Smart Pause
There are a few different things that you can do to get the most out of Smart Pause:
- Use AirPlay to play the video on another device such as a TV or Apple TV and pause the video on the original device
- If you are watching a tutorial, make sure that you are in a well-lit area so that the front-facing camera can track your eyes
- Turn off Face ID or Touch ID on your device if you are not using it
- Try to keep your head still while watching the video so that the front-facing camera can track your eyes accurately.
Is Smart Pause a free app
No, Smart Pause is not a free app. It is a feature that is built into iOS and you will need to have a jailbroken device in order to use it.
You can use Smart Pause with any video app that supports pausing and playing videos. This includes apps like YouTube, Netflix, and Hulu. We hope you found this article helpful and that you will enjoy using Smart Pause on your device. Thanks for reading. Have a great day!
