Ever run into the weird issue where your iPhone stops playing music every time you start recording a video? It’s kinda frustrating, especially if you want to jam out while shooting—like recording a quick TikTok or trying to capture a music vlog. Usually, it’s because iOS is designed to prioritize microphone access for capturing high-quality audio during video recording, which means music playback gets pushed aside. Not sure why Apple decided this, but it can definitely make lifestyle recording a pain. Luckily, there are a few workarounds that tend to work pretty well on real devices, even if they seem kinda hacky.
What you’ll get out of this is the ability to record videos without smushing your music in the process. The different methods are straightforward, but the trick is knowing where to poke around in settings or how to get creative with external gear. Your goal here is to keep the music going while you shoot, without sacrificing video quality or messing with your workflow.
How to Fix iPhone Music Cutting Out When Recording Video
Fix – 1: Start the video from Photo mode instead of the Video mode
This one’s kinda weird, but it’s surprisingly simple. Basically, the iPhone seems to prioritize microphone control differently depending on whether you start recording in the regular Photo mode versus Video mode. If you initiate video recordings from the Photo app, it tends to keep the music alive better. This fix is great if you’re just doing something quick and casual.
Why it helps: Because launching from Photo mode tricks iOS into treating your recording differently, avoiding the system override that stops the music. When you’re in Photo mode, the camera app doesn’t automatically switch to high-priority mic control for video—nor does it pause background music as aggressively.
When it applies: When you notice your music stops as soon as you tap to record video.
Expect: The music keeps playing seamlessly as you record in this way.
Note: On some setups, you might need to hold the shutter button to start recording, so just press and hold the white shutter circle until it turns into a video timer, then go. Sometimes the simple act of switching modes or holding the button does the trick.
Fix – 2: Use third-party camera apps that support simultaneous music playback
There’s a bunch of apps out there designed specifically to keep music playing while recording video. One popular option is Mideo. It’s pretty straightforward—install it, and it’s built to handle this exact problem.
Why this works: These apps override or bypass the default iOS mic management, letting you have your music and record video at the same time. They’re tailored for this purpose, so they tend to be more reliable than trying to finagle the stock camera app.
When to use: If the first fix didn’t do the trick or you need more control over your recordings.
What to expect: Better chance of uninterrupted music playback during video capture. Just keep in mind, not every third-party app is perfect, so some trial and error might be needed.
Fix – 3: Play music through an external speaker or Bluetooth system
This one’s kinda old-school but reliable. Since iOS gives the microphone exclusive access during video recording, playing music on an external device (like a Bluetooth speaker) means your iPhone’s mic stays free for capturing video audio, but the music keeps going on the speaker. Not flashy, but it works.
Why it helps: The iPhone only messes with microphone input when recording, not the output—so if your music’s coming from a separate device, it stays uninterrupted.
When this applies: When you don’t mind an extra Bluetooth speaker or external setup.
Steps: Make sure your Bluetooth speaker is paired and playing your tunes. Start your video recording afterward. It might seem silly, but this method has saved many recordings where in-built mic control was a pain.
Note: Just be aware of possible audio sync issues if you’re editing later. Also, this might not be ideal if you’re trying to keep a clean setup.
Hopefully, these workarounds help keep your jams rolling while you shoot. It’s kind of a pain that Apple doesn’t give a straightforward toggle for this, but these workarounds are better than nothing—at least in most everyday situations.
Summary
- Start recording from Photo mode or hold the shutter button longer.
- Try a third-party app like Mideo built for this exact problem.
- Use external Bluetooth speakers to keep music going.
- All methods aim to keep music uninterrupted during video recording.
Wrap-up
That’s about it — these tricks have saved quite a few recordings for folks frustrated with music cutting out. Nothing’s perfect, and sometimes it’s trial and error, but these are legit options to try. Just remember, Apple kinda likes to keep things integrated tightly, so some of this stuff might not work perfectly every single time. Fingers crossed, this helps someone cut down on the hassle and keeps the music playing!