To repeat recorded CAT preparation lessons on YouTube, put the lessons in a playlist, start a video from it and switch on the playlist Loop control. On a computer, the control is in the playlist panel beside the video; on Android, it is in the Playlist control box below the video.
If you only want one lesson to repeat, use the single-video Loop control instead. These settings tell YouTube to repeat playback; they do not create a YouTube Live broadcast or guarantee uninterrupted playback for 24 hours.
Choose a playlist or a single lesson
Decide first whether the aim is to revisit one lesson or cycle through a course. A playlist is usually the useful choice for a CAT revision channel: you can arrange quantitative aptitude, verbal ability and data interpretation lessons in the order you want, then repeat the sequence. Single-video loop is better for a focused revision session on one topic, such as a particular type of algebra question.
A playlist does not have to contain every recording you own. Make one for the lessons you want viewers or students to watch together. If a student is revising a topic, an ordered set can move from an explanation to worked examples and then a practice session. Review the order before starting playback; looping repeats the playlist as arranged rather than deciding which lesson should come next.
You can create or update a playlist in your YouTube account and add the relevant lessons to it. Check that the videos are available to the intended audience and that the playlist contains only the recordings you mean to repeat. A private or unavailable item may not serve a public viewing plan as expected. YouTube’s instructions for repeating videos and playlists cover the playback controls described below.
Think about the viewing context as well. If you are studying at a desk, a computer makes it easy to keep the playlist panel visible and select a lesson. If a phone is being used for personal revision, the Android app provides its own playlist controls. The choice of loop mode is separate from the device: both a playlist and an individual video can be repeated, but their controls are not in the same place.
Open a playlist video on a computer
On a computer, open YouTube and navigate to the playlist. Select a video from within it and start playback. The playlist panel should appear beside the video; if it is collapsed, expand it so the playlist entries and controls are visible. The playlist’s Loop setting is associated with that panel, not the single-video menu.
Before enabling repeat, confirm that the title in the player is one of the lessons you intended to include. If you have several CAT playlists, such as a full course and a short revision set, it is easy to open the wrong one. Check the playlist name and the nearby entries rather than relying only on the thumbnail.
If the playlist panel is not visible, return to the playlist page and start one of its videos there. YouTube’s layout can change, and the panel may look different at different window sizes, but the essential distinction remains: playlist repeat is a control for the playlist, while the right-click menu applies to the current video. The official desktop and TV guidance documents these controls.
For a set of lessons, it is worth checking the playlist once before leaving it to play. Confirm the sequence, then make sure you have selected the correct playlist control rather than a control that affects only the current video. This avoids a common mismatch: expecting a series to cycle when the player has been set to repeat one lesson.
Turn on playlist Loop on a computer
With a video from the playlist playing and the playlist panel expanded, find the Loop control in the playlist box and click it. That sets YouTube to repeat the playlist. When playback reaches the end of its sequence, repeat mode is intended to return to the playlist again; it does not turn the playlist into a live stream.
If you want to check the result, look at the playlist controls and verify that Loop is selected. You can also let the current lesson finish and observe whether playback moves through the playlist as expected. A quick check is useful before using the playlist for a study block, but it cannot establish that YouTube will keep playing without interruption for a full day.
The mode matters when you are revising. Suppose a playlist contains several recorded lessons on different CAT topics. Playlist Loop repeats the set, giving you a sequence rather than keeping the same recording on screen. If a single lesson is the intended focus, use that video’s own loop option instead. Switching between these modes is a practical way to keep a revision session aligned with the work you mean to do.
Do not infer that a continuously repeating player is broadcasting. A YouTube Live stream is a separate kind of viewing experience, with a live video page and a broadcast session. A playlist playing repeatedly in a browser remains playback of recorded videos. If you are considering a genuinely continuous YouTube Live channel built around recorded material, the guide to running a YouTube playlist schedule from one OBS PC explains a different workflow. It is not necessary for simply repeating a playlist in the YouTube player.
Turn on Loop on Android
In the YouTube app on Android, start a video from the playlist you want to repeat. Find the Playlist control box below the video and tap Loop. This sets repeat for the playlist. The Android route is different from the desktop route, so do not look for the computer’s playlist panel or assume that a right-click action applies on a phone.
To confirm the mode, look at the Loop icon in the playlist control box. If you want the playlist to cycle, use the playlist Loop setting without the single-video indicator. YouTube’s Android instructions describe the playlist and single-video controls.
Within a playlist, tapping Loop again changes the mode so that only the current video repeats; the icon shows a “1”. That indicator is useful when a student wants to practise with one explanation or example repeatedly. Tap again as needed to return to playlist repeat, and check the icon before leaving the app to play.
For a single video that is not being watched from a playlist, open the player’s Settings, choose Additional settings, and tap Loop video. This is the Android path for repeating an individual video outside a playlist. If the menu labels or app layout change, consult the current YouTube Help page rather than relying on a sequence from an older app version.
Keep the phone’s role in mind. These controls change YouTube playback on that device; they do not convert the phone into a broadcast system or establish that the playback will remain active while the phone is unattended. Screen, power, network and app behaviour can all affect a viewing session. For a study session, make sure the device has the power and connection you need, then check playback after it has begun.
Use single-video loop when appropriate
Single-video loop is useful when repeating a lesson is part of the study method. A student may want to replay a worked example, pause to solve the question, then watch the explanation again. In that case, cycling through a long playlist would interrupt the task by moving on to another subject. Choose the current-video mode instead.
On a computer, right-click inside the video player and select Loop. This repeats the current video. Do not use the Loop control in the playlist box if your intention is to stay on one lesson; that control repeats the playlist as a whole. You can return to playlist mode later by using the playlist control.
On Android, the single-video setting depends on whether the video is playing within a playlist. When it is inside a playlist, tap Loop until the “1” appears on the icon to repeat just that current item. Outside a playlist, use Settings, then Additional settings, then Loop video. This difference explains why the option may seem to be missing when following instructions for the other context.
For CAT study, it can help to keep the choice narrow: repeat one recording for a specific practice task, or repeat an ordered playlist for broad revision. Neither mode evaluates the student’s answers or selects the next topic based on performance. It only controls which recorded video YouTube plays next.
If your actual goal is an always-on channel, the playback controls are not a substitute for a broadcast workflow. That distinction is important for anyone planning a public revision channel that viewers can find as a live event. The comparison of 24/7 YouTube streaming services can help frame the operating choices, while the OBS and YouTube Live overview covers the separate role of streaming software. Those articles concern broadcasting rather than enabling repeat in a normal YouTube player.
Understand what looping does not guarantee
YouTube describes repeat as playing a video or playlist on repeat. That is a playback instruction, not a promise that the screen will stay active, the app will remain open, the connection will hold, or the player will continue for a stated duration without interruption. Do not describe the setting as guaranteed 24/7 playback.
It also does not create a YouTube Live broadcast. A recorded lesson repeating in the YouTube player remains a recorded video being played back. If viewers need to enter a live event, see a live status, or follow a channel presented as broadcasting, a player loop alone does not meet that requirement. Keep those objectives separate when planning a CAT revision channel.
For a personal study session, ordinary looping may be sufficient. You can start the playlist or video, enable the relevant repeat mode and check that the next item behaves as expected. For a broadcast that should keep running while your own computer is switched off, the problem is different: you need an operating method designed to send a continuous YouTube Live stream. StreamNeo addresses the specific burden of keeping your own computer running by letting you upload a video, provide your YouTube stream key and have the broadcast run without that computer; it is for YouTube only.
There are other considerations for a public channel beyond repeat controls. Check that you have the rights needed for the recordings and any material within them, and review YouTube’s current rules and settings for the account and content. A playback loop does not resolve rights questions, secure channel approval, or guarantee audience reach. The best choice depends on whether you are studying privately, sharing a playlist, or operating a live channel.
If a desktop broadcast setup is already part of your plan, test the actual videos and workflow before relying on it. A local player, a browser tab and a live encoder have different failure points. The article on fixing streaming software lag on Mac is relevant if the computer-based side is the source of trouble; it does not alter what YouTube’s Loop setting does.
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FAQ
How do I keep a CAT lesson playlist repeating on a computer?
Play a video from the playlist, expand the playlist panel beside the player, and click Loop in the playlist box. That repeats the playlist rather than only the current lesson. It is a playback setting, not a live broadcast or a guarantee of uninterrupted all-day viewing.
How do I repeat just one CAT lesson on Android?
If the lesson is within a playlist, tap Loop in the Playlist control box until the icon displays a “1”. If it is a single video outside a playlist, open Settings, choose Additional settings, and tap Loop video. Check the YouTube Help page if the app’s current menus differ.
Does looping a playlist make it a YouTube Live stream?
No. Looping repeats recorded playback in the YouTube player; it does not create a Live broadcast. A live channel needs a broadcast workflow, and the repeat controls alone do not promise uninterrupted playback for 24 hours.
Are the Android steps also the right steps for iPhone or iPad?
Do not assume so. The instructions here are for Android, and the exact iPhone and iPad menu sequence has not been verified for this guide. Check current YouTube Help for the device you are using.