How to Loop YouTube Videos on Any Device: From Mobile to Offline Playback

Is there a song you love, a study video you rely on, or your child’s favorite cartoon that you wish could play on repeat—without having to hit the replay button every time? While YouTube doesn’t have a prominent “loop” button, there are actually simple ways to loop videos across different devices.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to automatically replay your favorite videos on phones (Android and iPhone), computers, smart TVs, and gaming consoles. Plus, we’ll introduce an advanced tip that lets you save YouTube videos for offline playback in an endless loop.

Part 1. How to Loop YouTube on Mobile Phones (Android, iPhone, iPad)

Whether you are using Android or iPhone, there are ways to make your favorite videos play repeatedly automatically. The following introduces two simple methods to achieve loop playback on mobile phones.

Method 1: Use the Mobile Browser (Android Only)

If you are an Android user, you can open the desktop mode through the browser and easily enable the loop playback function of YouTube.

Step 1: Open your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc.) on your Android device.

Step 2: Go to YouTube and enable Desktop Site mode in your browser settings.

Step 3: Play the video or song you want to loop. Tap the video to reveal the playback controls.

Step 4: Tap the “Loop” icon (two arrows forming a circle) at the bottom-left corner.

The video will repeat continuously until you manually turn off the loop mode.

Method 2: Create a Playlist (Android & iPhone) 

For all mobile phone users, creating a playlist is a universal and practical method, especially suitable for playing multiple favorite songs/videos together in a loop.

Step 1: Open the YouTube app on your device (Android, iPhone, iPad).

Step 2: Search for your favorite song or video you want to loop. Start playing it.

Step 3: Tap the Add to Playlist button (usually a "+" icon below the video). You'll be prompted to do so if you haven't already created a playlist. You can name it "Repeat Songs" or "My Favorites."

Step 4: Once the song is added to your Playlist, go to your Library (from your profile). You can name it as you like.

Step 5: Find and open your Playlist. Tap on it to start playing.

Step 6: Enable the Repeat/Loop option to keep the video or song looping continuously.

Part 2. Loop Playlists on YouTube on Desktop

Playing videos on a computer in a loop is simpler than you think. You can right-click on the video, loop through the entire playlist, or even switch with a shortcut key with one click.

Method 1: Right-Click to Loop a Single Video

This is the most direct method: Just right-click on the video and then select "Loop Play".

Step 1: Open YouTube in a browser (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox).

Step 2: Play the video you want to loop.

Step 3: Right-click on the video (or two-finger tap on a Mac).

Step 4: Click the Loop option from the menu.

The video will now repeat continuously. However, this method requires you to be connected to the internet at all times.

Method 2: Loop an Entire Playlist

If you are playing a playlist, simply click the "Loop" icon in the upper right corner to make the entire list play continuously.

Step 1: Play any video that's part of a playlist.

Step 2: Expand the Playlist on the right side of the screen.

Step 3: Click the Loop icon in the playlist box. Click again to loop only the current video.

Method 3: Keyboard Shortcuts (Optional Pro Tips)

Advanced users can try the shortcut key function to control the loop mode more efficiently, which is suitable for users who use it for a long time.

• On Chrome/Firefox, press Ctrl + L to toggle loop mode.
• In YouTube Theater Mode, press L to toggle the loop.

Part 3: How to Loop YouTube Videos on Smart TV or Consoles

When watching YouTube on a smart TV or game console, you can also easily achieve video looping through the built-in options.

Option 1: Loop a Single Video

When playing a single video, press the menu key on the remote control or handle to find and enable the "Replay" function.

Step 1: While the video is playing on your Smart TV or gaming console, press the down button on your remote or controller to open the playback menu.

Step 2: Select the Repeat option until it shows Repeat • Currently Playing.

Step 3: Alternatively, you can open the Settings menu during playback and manually turn on the repeat option.

Option 2: Loop a Playlist

The playlist also supports the loop function. Just enter the Settings or menu when playing and select "Playlist Loop".

Step 1: Choose a playlist and start playing it on your Smart TV or console.

Step 2: While the video is playing, press the down button on your remote or controller to bring up the playback options.

Step 3: Select Repeat until it displays Repeat • Playlist.

Pro Tip: You can also enable repeat mode from the Settings menu during playback.

Bonus: How to Loop YouTube Videos Offline

Want to enjoy your favorite YouTube videos in a loop—without needing an internet connection? Whether you're commuting, studying, or watching in a no-Wi-Fi zone, this advanced method will help you save YouTube videos to your device and loop them offline using any media player.

Best Solution: Use StreamFox for Video

StreamFox for Video, Eassiy One-stop Streaming Video Downloader, is a smart and versatile tool that helps you back up YouTube videos to your local device and watch them offline—on repeat, anytime, anywhere.

Why StreamFox?

Step-by-step Instructions:

Step 1: Download and launch StreamFox. From the home screen, select YouTube as your platform.

Step 2: Log into your YouTube Premium account inside StreamFox’s built-in browser. This allows you to access high-quality content and avoid interruptions.

Step 3: Find your target video and drag the title into the red box to add it to your download list. Add multiple videos if you want and enable batch download.

Step 4: Select your preferred video quality (360p to 1080p). 

Step 5: Select Youtube video format (MP4, MKV, MOV). Click Convert to start downloading.

Step 6: Once completed, go to the “Finished” tab to access your files.

Step 7: Open the video in any player (like VLC).

To loop it: go to Playback > Loop in the top menu.

Conclusion

Whether you watch YouTube on your mobile phone, computer, smart TV or game console, there is always a way to help you achieve automatic loop playback. From the looping techniques used in daily life to advanced offline playback solutions, we hope this guide can make your video experience more free and comfortable.