Playback
Background playback
Stow keeps playing when the screen is off or you switch apps.
Introduction
Stow keeps playing when you leave the app, lock your iPhone, or connect to CarPlay.
Screenshot
Lock screen Now Playing with artwork
What works in the background
- Continuous audio playback
- Lock screen and Control Center controls
- CarPlay Now Playing
- Now Playing home screen and lock screen widgets
Steps
- Start playback in Stow.
- Press the side button or switch apps — audio continues.
- Control playback from lock screen, Control Center, headphones, or CarPlay.
Tips
- Phone calls pause Stow automatically and resume when you finish (when iOS allows).
- For long Wi-Fi imports, keep Stow in the foreground — uploads are separate from playback.