I originally posted the video:
• Chromebooks. Screen Timeout Sleep, No way ...
Chromebooks. Screen Timeout Sleep, No way to change it. Setting Power Idle Setting:Sleep, Display ON
Regardless.. a commenter recently posted:
ERICKSON
2 days ago
Do you know how to keep YouTube music still working after I just close the screen on Chromebook ?
So I made this video.. which hopefully answers the question.
To allow music to be played when the chromebook lid is closed...
1. Go to Settings, Device, Power,
2. Then under option "Sleep when cover is closed" toggle to gray off.
VOILA.
Optional Bonus:
3. Sleep is enabled by default.. so if you're wanting to listen to music.. the music will turn off in about 8-10 minutes when sleep kicks in.
In the same settings screen, change the default power settings for "While charging" and "While on battery" to "Turn off Display" instead of the default "Sleep"
Good luck!