Fortunately, there are several working ways to avoid Continue Watching.
you might change some configs on your PC or install a special extension to your web web app.
If you use YouTube on your phone, you might kill the Remind Me to Take a Break feature.
Valeriy Artamonov
What is the reason for the stopping of the video?
YouTube asks, Continue watching?
to protect your watch history and save internet data.
When Autoplay is on, YouTube tracks your viewing activity.
This protects your watch history for personalized recommendations and avoids wasting data.
The prompt has two purposes.
Firstly, it prevents accidental video consumption, ensuring your watched videos are accurately reflected in your history.
This helps YouTube suggest tailored content.
Secondly, it conserves data by pausing videos when youre not actively watching.
This benefits users with limited data plans.
To continue watching, simply choose Yes when prompted.
These extensions can be installed in your web surfing app and modify the YouTube interface to eliminate the prompt.
To do this, press thethree dotsin the top right corner, then find theExtensionsand selectVisit Chrome Web Store.
Or just go tochrome.google.com/webstoredirectly.
A confirmation dialog box will appear, asking for your permission to add the extension to Chrome.
Wait for installation: Chrome will begin downloading and installing the YouTube NonStop 2.0 extension.
The process typically takes just a few seconds.
The process usually takes only a few seconds.
The extension doesnt require any prefs on your part.
Its enough to install it in your web app and then allow it to run in the background.
The pause may only last a few seconds while you listen while the extension confirms further browsing.
However, it will be much shorter than if you go back to the website and click this button.
The plugin works even when the YouTube tab runs in the background and the web client window is minimized.
Use this window to access YouTube and enjoy uninterrupted playback without the Continue Watching prompt.
The app will no longer prompt you to pause your videos after a specific period of time.
Will YouTube Premium solve the problem with Continue watching notification?
YouTube Premium, does not fully patch up the Continue Watching interruptions issue.
Although it may reduce the frequency of interruptions, they still occur, often at least once an hour.
This can be annoying, especially when intentionally watching longer videos.
These interruptions can be disruptive for those seeking relaxation or using YouTube to help sleep.
