Check whether the player actually supports background or audio-only playback. If it does, review its documented battery and background-operation requirements for the phone. A player designed for foreground viewing may stop when locked as expected.
Why this happens
App capability and Android background limits both matter. Disabling battery controls cannot add a playback feature the app does not implement.
Work through the steps
- Find the publisher's background-playback guidance.
- Test the same programme with the app in the foreground.
- Lock the screen and note exactly when playback stops.
- Apply only the documented app-specific background setting if supported.
What to avoid
Do not grant unrelated accessibility permissions or disable all power management. Background streaming can continue consuming mobile data.
Know what changed
Supported background playback should continue through a short lock test. If the publisher does not support it, record that limitation instead of treating the account as defective.
Sources & further reading
support.google.com · android/answer/2668665?hl=en-GB
support.google.com · androidtv/answer/6121463?hl=en
References describe the device or technology. They do not establish Hot IPTV content availability. This guide is based on documentation; it is not a hands-on service test.
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Published 29 October 2026 · Hot IPTV editorial team · How we write and update guides