BG Player for PC
Reviewed by Apps Playground Editorial Team · Updated
What's New
| Version | 4.1.11 |
| Size | 10.2 MB |
| What's New | Minor Bug Fix |
Do you want to listen to music from YouTube while working, browsing, or managing multiple windows on your desktop? BG Player brings background music streaming to your desktop with a floating popup that stays visible while you handle other tasks. The app lets you search and play music videos, build playlists, and keep your listening history in one place: all without interrupting your workflow.
Running BG Player on your computer alters how you incorporate music into your day. The desktop environment gives you room to keep the floating player visible alongside your work, full keyboard control for searching and navigating playlists, and the option to stay logged in across your sessions. Here's what BG Player for Windows offers and how it fits into everyday computer use.
Music Search and Playlist Control
BG Player lets you search for music videos directly within the app: type a song title and find what you're looking for without leaving your window. Once you locate a track, it plays through the floating popup letting you minimize or move it around your screen. The app supports playlist management, allowing you to create new playlists, rename existing ones, or delete collections you no longer need. This organizational structure letting you build a personal music library tailored to different moods, work sessions, or activities.
Floating Playback for Multitasking
The core feature of BG Player for computer use is the floating player window. Unlike playing music in a browser tab that demands full focus, the popup remains visible in a corner of your screen while you work in other applications. You can resize and reposition it to suit your layout, and the player stays active as long as the app runs in the background. This setup is especially useful when you're at your desk for extended periods: music accompanies your workflow without consuming screen real estate or pulling your attention away from documents, emails, or other projects.
Additional Playback Features
BG Player includes a sleep timer if you want music to stop automatically after a set duration, and an autoplay option that queues up related tracks to keep music flowing without manual intervention. You can also rotate into full-screen mode when you want a larger view of what's playing. Keep in mind that BG Player for PC streams music from YouTube and does not download files: it's a playback tool, not a downloader, and cannot play local MP3 files the way a Bluetooth music flow application sends audio to LG home audio devices over Bluetooth.
What to Expect When You Install
BG Player on PC requires a Google account to authenticate and access YouTube's catalog. The app respects YouTube's Terms of Service, which means music playback does not continue when your screen is locked. Exclusive music streaming control carries over between launches: when you run BG Player for computer, you'll get a consistent experience across sessions since the app stays signed in on your machine, allowing you to pick up where you left off with your playlists and history intact.
How to Download and Install BG Player for PC or MAC:
Select an Android emulator: There are many free and paid Android emulators available for PC and MAC, few of the popular ones are Bluestacks, Andy OS, Nox, MeMu and there are more you can find from Google.
Compatibility: Before downloading them take a look at the minimum system requirements to install the emulator on your PC.
For example, BlueStacks requires OS: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit only), Mac OS Sierra(10.12), High Sierra (10.13) and Mojave(10.14), 2-4GB of RAM, 4GB of disk space for storing Android apps/games, updated graphics drivers.
Finally, download and install the emulator which will work well with your PC's hardware/software.
- Open the emulator software from the start menu or desktop shortcut in your PC.
- Associate or set up your Google account with the emulator.
- You can either install the app from Google PlayStore inside the emulator or download BG Player APK file and open the APK file with the emulator or drag the file into the emulator window to install BG Player for PC.
You can follow above instructions to install BG Player for PC with any of the Android emulators available.
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FAQ
Can I use BG Player while my screen is locked?
No. To comply with YouTube's Terms of Service, BG Player stops playing music when the screen locks. The app is designed for active desktop use where you're engaged with your computer.
Does BG Player download music to my computer?
No. BG Player is a streaming app only: it plays music from YouTube but does not save files to your device. If you need to download tracks, you'll need a different tool.
Will my playlists and listening history stay if I use BG Player on PC?
Yes. When you log in with your Google account, your playlists and history sync with your account, letting you access them across sessions on the same computer or on other devices.
What happens if I close the app while music is playing?
Playback stops immediately. BG Player does not continue playing in the background once the app is fully closed, though the floating player lets you keep it running without occupying your full screen.
Can I control playback from the notification panel on Windows?
BG Player uses its own floating player interface for play, pause, rewind, and other controls. Standard Windows notification panel controls may be limited depending on your system version.
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