Use YouTube Music on other apps & devices

YouTube Music integrates with several apps and services so you can enjoy a great listening experience, whether you’re at home or on the go. To learn how to use YouTube Music with some other services, read below.

These options are available to listeners of YouTube Music with ads, and YouTube Music Premium members.

Note: Your YouTube Music experience on connected devices is based on your Google privacy settings. To change these settings, visit your Google Account at any time. More information on your privacy settings can be found here.

Once logged in on a shared device, the app and its contents may be accessible to others who use the device. You can log out of YouTube Music on that device at anytime to remove access.

Note: YouTube Music Premium members may still experience ads on podcasts.

Accessories

Smartwatches

You can listen to YouTube Music with your Wear OS watch. Enjoy music and podcasts anywhere using your watch, without needing to carry a mobile device with you. You can stream music over LTE or Wi-Fi, or you can download songs and podcasts to your watch so you can listen to music while offline. Leave your phone behind, and workout to your favorite songs with YouTube music on your wrist.

Tip: YouTube Music is supported on most watches running the latest version of Wear OS 2, or newer. All playback from YouTube Music should be 128 kbps bitrate AAC.

Here’s what you can do with YouTube Music on Wear OS:

  • Listen to music and podcasts using your watch connected to a Bluetooth accessory, like headphones.
  • Download music and podcasts directly to your watch so you can listen without an internet connection.
  • Stream music and podcasts directly from your watch so you can listen without a paired device nearby.
  • Control playback, manage your downloads, and songs, from your wrist.

Download the YouTube Music app

To get started, download the YouTube Music app to your Wear OS watch:

  1. Open the Google Play Store on your watch.
  2. Search for YouTube Music.
  3. Select the YouTube Music app to start downloading it to your device.
  4. Once the app is installed, sign in to your YouTube Music account to start listening to music.

From there, you can browse your library, workout suggestions, find your downloads, and personalized music recommendations.

Download music

To listen to YouTube Music without an internet connection, download music and podcasts directly to your Wear OS device:

  1. Open YouTube Music on your Wear OS watch.
  2. Tap the song, playlist, or podcast that you want to download.
Tap the download icon .

Tip: Turn on smart downloads to keep your watch automatically up-to-date with your favorite music. When you turn on smart downloads, your watch will automatically download music for you based on your YouTube Music listening history.

Learn how to turn on smart downloads here.

Tip: Keep in mind the amount of music you can download depends on the storage space you have available on your Wear OS device.

Stream Music

To listen to YouTube Music without a paired device nearby, make sure your watch is connected to Wi-Fi or a cellular connection.

Important: To use a cellular connection, you need an LTE plan from your provider. Cellular streaming is not supported on iOS.

  1. On your Wear OS watch, open YouTube Music.
  2. Tap the song or playlist you want to listen to.
  3. The song will stream and play over the available connection.
Tip: To stream and play music over a cellular connection, you need available data. To save data, connect to Wi-Fi when possible.

Tip: The Playlist Detail Page shows content within a playlist or album. You can see the title of the playlist, a view of songs within the playlist, and additional details like the name of the artist/creator or when the playlist was last updated.

Use the YouTube Music Tile

To access your most recently played playlist or to quickly navigate to the browse page of the YouTube Music app, add the YouTube Music tile. Learn how to manage tiles on your device here.

Google Pixel Buds

You can listen to YouTube Music with your Google Pixel Buds—and use Google Assistant to control your experience. Learn simple gestures that allow you to take actions like play, pause, or control your volume when listening to YouTube Music with your Google Pixel Buds.
If Google Assistant is set up and you’re on an Android phone, you also use Google Assistant to play music for you.

Home Devices

Google Home & Nest Speaker

You can use YouTube Music on smart speakers, such as Google Home and Nest speakers.
Smart speakers will stream music for you that is closely related to the album, song, or playlist that you request. They cannot play specific requests or repeat songs, unless it is music you have uploaded. However, you can change radio stations to listen to different music and skip to the next song up to 6 times per hour.
If you use YouTube Music with ads, and you request a song that you uploaded to YouTube Music, you will be able to play that specific track.
Note: YouTube Music Premium members can listen ad-free on smart speakers, and request albums, songs, and playlists on-demand. Check out our paid membership options to explore other membership benefits and sign-up.
In some markets, YouTube Music will be your default music streaming services on Google Home devices. If it’s not your default, you can change your music service settings.

Smart displays

Smart displays that have built-in Google Assistant can be used with YouTube Music. These include Google Nest and Lenovo Smart Clock. Just ask your Google Assistant to play a song, artist, or playlist using YouTube Music.

Smart TVs

For all Smart TVs and streaming devices that support the most updated version of the YouTube app on TV:
  1. Download the YouTube app and sign in to your account.
  2. Using your remote or controller, click to the left, which will open a menu on the left side of your screen.
  3. Select Music from the menu—here you will find your personalized YouTube Music content.

You will see only your personalized YouTube Music content if you’re signed in to YouTube.
For one-click access to YouTube Music on your Android TV, you can also:

  1. Select the Google Play Store app.
  2. Select Search and type in "YouTube Music."
  3. Select Install.
  4. Click the YouTube Music launcher icon. You will be taken directly to the YouTube Music tab of the YouTube app—sign in to find your personalized YouTube Music content.

To learn how to browse your Android TV home screen, go here.

Casting from the YouTube Music app to your TV

Now, you can use your YouTube Music mobile app to control the search, browse, or playback experience on the full YouTube app. While connected, your YouTube Music mobile app will function as a remote for YouTube on TV.
Note: With this update, content not normally available in YouTube Music may show up on the YouTube Music player page and queue, depending on what’s playing and what’s in your queue. When you disconnect, content not available in YouTube Music will be removed from your queue.

​To cast YouTube Music from the app to your TV:

  1. Make sure your phone, tablet, or computer with a supported cast browser is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your casting device.
  2. Open the YouTube Music app.
  3. Tap Cast (near your profile picture).
  4. Tap the device you want to cast to.
  5. When you play a song or video, your content will start playing on the TV connected to that device.

To stop casting content, tap the Cast and then Disconnect.

Note: Some features in YouTube Music are not available with supervised accounts. Learn more about our supervised experience on YouTube here.

YouTube Music Installable Web App

For more listening options, use the YouTube Music installable web app on Chrome. With the web app, you can easily launch YouTube Music with one click, switch between apps, and use keyboard shortcuts to play, pause, or skip songs.
To create a launcher icon for YouTube Music:
  1. Visit http://music.youtube.com/ on a Chrome browser.
  2. Tap More in the upper-right corner of your Chrome browser.
  3. Select Cast, Save, and Share.
  4. From the drop-down menu, select Install YouTube Music.
  5. Press Install.

Once installed, you can use the YouTube Music web app to play music and control playback on a speaker, smart display, or TV device. To do so, mirror from the web app to a speaker device. While mirroring, your music will stay connected to your speaker as long as it’s playing from the YouTube Music web app. If you exit or stop the song from the web app, music will also stop playing from your speaker.

If you’re a YouTube Music Premium member, you can play music on a speaker, smart display, or TV device by casting from the YouTube Music web app to a speaker device, or by going to music.youtube.com on a web browser. When casting, your music will keep playing even if you exit Chrome, close the web app, or turn off your computer.

To cast:

  • Open the YouTube Music web app, or go to music.youtube.com in a web browser.
  • Click the Cast icon (near your profile picture).
  • Click the device or group you want to cast to.
  • When you play a song or video, your content will start playing on the selected device or group.
  • To stop casting content, click the Cast icon and then Stop casting.

YouTube Music Premium Members

If you're a YouTube Music Premium Member, you can enjoy your music with additional apps and services. Check them out below.

Auto

Android Auto

To access YouTube Music with Android Auto:
  1. Make sure you're signed in to the YouTube Music app.
  2. After signing in, go to the music tab in Android Auto.
  3. YouTube Music should now be in the music tab for your listening experience.

If you see an error message when attempting to use YouTube Music on Android Auto, make sure you're signed in to your YouTube Music app. Then try re-accessing YouTube Music on Android Auto.

Note: You can listen to podcasts on Android Auto regardless of your membership status.

Apple CarPlay

To use YouTube Music with Apple CarPlay, make sure that you're located in a country/region where YouTube Music Premium is available. Then, follow the steps below:

  1. Sign in to the YouTube Music app.
  2. Open the YouTube Music app on your CarPlay screen.
  3. Use the navigation bar at the top of your screen to explore your music, or find music in the Recommended, Library, and Downloads tabs.

If you see an error message when attempting to use YouTube Music with Apple CarPlay, make sure you're signed in to your YouTube Music app.

Note: You can listen to podcasts on Apple CarPlay regardless of your membership status.

Tesla automobiles

To use YouTube Music with Tesla, make sure that you're located in a country/region where YouTube Music Premium is available.
With YouTube Music on Tesla, you can:
  • Listen to music and podcasts on-demand
  • Browse your Library and saved music
  • Find suggested content and personalized playlists
Note: Some YouTube Music features, like downloading and video playback, are not available on your Tesla automobile.

Listen to YouTube Music from your Tesla

  1. Open the YouTube Music app from the App Launcher at the bottom of your Tesla screen.
  2. Sign in to the YouTube Music app using the QR code or one-time code on your Tesla screen.
  3. Use the tabs at the top of your screen to search for music or explore your YouTube Music Library.

Troubleshooting tips

  • Some songs may not show up on playlists due to unstable internet connection or unsupported content or audio formats.
  • If you see an error message when attempting to use YouTube Music with your Tesla, make sure you're signed in to your YouTube Music app.
  • To improve your download experience, make sure that you’re connected to Tesla Premium Connectivity.

To learn more, check out the owner’s manual for your Tesla.

Waze app

To use YouTube Music with Waze, make sure you have both apps downloaded on your mobile device. Then follow the instructions here to turn on the audio controls and select YouTube Music.

Waymo

YouTube Music Premium and YouTube Premium members can connect via the Waymo app on Android and iOS devices where Waymo ride-hailing service is currently available (San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix).

With YouTube Music on Waymo, you can:

  • Play your Supermix and other music and podcasts from your library
  • Control volume, playback, and access your music Library

To connect your YouTube Music account using the Waymo app:

  1. Open the Waymo app on your phone.
  2. Navigate to Account and select Music.
  3. Tap on YouTube Music to connect.
  4. Log in to your YouTube Music account.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to allow your Waymo and YouTube accounts to connect.

To connect your YouTube Music account through the in-car experience:

  1. From the car screen menu, tap YouTube Music.
  2. Scan the QR code.
  3. Follow the instructions prompted on your phone.

Note: Your YouTube Music account will be saved for future Waymo rides until you choose to disconnect it.

Home & Personal Audio

Sonos Wireless Speakers

​To set up YouTube Music on your Sonos app:
  1. Open the Sonos app.
  2. Tap More from the menu on the bottom of the screen.
  3. Tap Add Music Services.
  4. Select YouTube Music and then Add to Sonos.
  5. Tap I'm already a member.
  6. Tap Authorize and paste the code presented on the previous screen.
  7. Tap Next and sign in to or select your YouTube Music account.
  8. Return to the Sonos app.
  9. Enter an account and then click Done.

If you have trouble connecting, you may need to update your app and then try these steps again.

Casting to audio-only devices

Any devices with Chromecast built-in will support casting from the YouTube Music app. This includes casting to TVs, video streamers, speakers, and audio streamers.

Sony Headphones

You can enjoy music on the go by turning on Scene-based listening and Quick Access on your Sony Headphones. With Scene-based listening, playback of your "My Supermix" playlist will begin playing automatically each time you put your headphones on. With Quick Access, playback of your "My Supermix" playlist will begin when you tap on your headphones. Both features are supported on YouTube Music iOS and Android apps.
Note: A list of compatible Sony Headphones can be found here.

To set up YouTube Music and Scene-based listening on your Sony Headphones:

  1. Install the Sony Sound Connect app on the mobile device.
  2. Connect your Sony headphones to your mobile device via Bluetooth.
  3. Open the Sony Sound Connect app.
  4. Navigate to the Scene tab.
  5. Select YouTube Music as the content provider for Scene-based listening.
Note: Automatic playback through Scene-based listening is currently limited to your "My Supermix" playlist. You can still enjoy the full range of YouTube Music on your Sony headphones using the desktop or mobile controls.

As a YouTube Premium Music member you can also enjoy the Quick Access feature on your Sony headphones to easily enjoy your music.

To set up Quick Access on your Sony Headphones:

  1. Install the Sony Sound Connect app on your mobile device (Google Play, App Store).
  2. Connect your Sony headphones to your mobile device via Bluetooth.
  3. Open the Sony Sound Connect app.
  4. Navigate to the System tab.
  5. Scroll to Quick Access.
  6. Assign YouTube Music to the preferred button.

Wiim

You can access and play music from your YouTube Music Library on compatible Linkplay devices directly through the Wiim app.
To set up YouTube Music on your Wiim app:
  1. Install the Wiim Home app on your iOS or Android device.
  2. Navigate to the browse tab.
  3. Select YouTube Music from the available services.
  4. Complete the authorization process to connect Wiim to your YouTube Music Library.
  5. Use the browse tab to search or explore your music.
Note: Connecting YouTube Music to your Wiim app will not be considered as adding an additional device, and will not impact your Premium device limit. Some Premium features like Ask Music or Sound Search are not currently available through the Wiim App.

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