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Have you ever wanted to let your kids watch a TV show without manually starting the next episode repeatedly? Apple’s TV app removed this feature, making it frustrating to use. However, you can still enjoy this feature and allow the TV series episodes to play automatically on your iPhone or iPad.
How to Enable Autoplay Next Video on iPhone or iPad
The way this feature works depends on the streaming or subscription service you are using. For instance, if you bought a series from iTunes, you could only watch each episode by tapping play.
- If you watch the series on Amazon Prime, the next episode will play automatically.
- The iPlayer app will play the next episode straight on the app, although it’s dependant on whether you play the latest episode. The same goes for the iPlayer Kids app, only that it’ll take 10 seconds to start the next one.
- The Netflix app on iPhone and iPad will also play episodes automatically.
- For apps without autoplay, such as the My5 that doesn’t automatically play the next episode, you’ll have to tap play every time an episode ends.
- The ITV Hub will only play back-to-back adverts when an episode ends.
Playing Video on iPhone or iPad Offline
If you’re not using any subscription service, streaming, or data to watch, the best option is to download the series, which works with apps like iPlayer, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. If you don’t want to fill your storage or spend your data, an alternative would be to record the screen by following this guide: How to Record the Screen on Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. However, there is a possibility that audio won’t be captured, so ensure you check if it’s working before recording a video for an extended period.
Overall, the autoplay feature is present in many apps, and all you have to do is make sure you are using the right streaming service that has the feature enabled.
FAQs
1. Can the TV App work offline?
Yes, it can. Apps like iPlayer, Netflix, and Amazon Prime allow you to download videos to watch offline.
2. Is the autoplay feature available on the YouTube app?
Yes, it is. You can enable the autoplay feature on the YouTube app or through the YouTube Kids app.