How to listen to music on laptop when closed without turning off

Normally, when you close your laptop, the system will go into Sleep mode, causing the music to turn off. However, you can customize the settings so that the device still plays music without interruption. In this article, we will learn how to adjust Energy on Windows and macOS to listen to music even when the screen is closed.

If you want your laptop to continue playing music even when it's closed, adjust the "Do Nothing" mode in Power Options. This article will show you how to do it on Windows 10, Windows 11, and macOS.

How to listen to music on laptop when closed

Step 1 : Click on the Energy iconin the left corner of the taskbar → More power options

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Step 2 : Select Choose what closing the lid does in the window.

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Step 3 : In the next window, pay attention to the line When I close the lid: . Select Do nothing in both check boxes.

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Step 4: Click Save changes to complete.

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Now you can listen to music on your laptop when you close it without worrying about interruption. Just change some settings in the power settings, the laptop will still work even when the screen is closed, allowing you to enjoy music comfortably.