How to auto scroll YouTube Shorts on iPhone
Guide · Updated
Short answer
YouTube's iPhone app has no built-in auto scroll for Shorts. In Safari, an extension can move to the next Short when one ends. To choose when to move on, or to go back, without touching the screen, use Scroll Feed: it opens Shorts inside the app and moves to the next one when you tilt your head.
Does YouTube have auto scroll for Shorts?
Not in the YouTube app. It has no setting that moves to the next Short on its own. In Safari on iPhone, an extension such as Shorts Coast moves to the next Short when one ends, on YouTube's mobile website. On computers, browser extensions do the same.
Scroll Shorts hands-free with Scroll Feed
- Install Scroll Feed and tap YT Shorts on its home screen.
- Prop your iPhone or iPad up and follow the three-step setup.
- Look up for the next Short. Look down to go back.
Good to know: YouTube Shorts opens as YouTube's mobile website inside Scroll Feed. Sign in on YouTube's own page if you want your account's feed.
Or use Head Tracking
On iOS 26 and later, turn on Settings > Accessibility > Head Tracking and assign a facial expression to Open Menu. In the YouTube app, make the expression, then choose a scroll gesture from the AssistiveTouch menu. The iOS 26 guide covers setup and trade-offs.
Scroll Feed or Head Tracking?
| Feature | Scroll Feed | Head Tracking |
|---|---|---|
| How it moves | Look up or down | A facial expression, then a menu |
| Go back | Yes, look down | Depends on the actions you assign |
| Where | YouTube's mobile site inside Scroll Feed | Any app, including YouTube |
| Works on | iOS or iPadOS 15.6 or later | iOS 26 or later |
Scroll Feed
Tilt your head to scroll TikTok, Reels and Shorts. Free for iPhone and iPad.