YouTube Premium Users Can Now Dabble With These Pro Features

YouTube released a blog post yesterday signaling some exciting new features available to try for those who are on the video streaming service's premium subscription.

These features offer more control, enhanced access, an ad-free experience, offline mode, background play, and uninterrupted music listening. These premium features are available for pro users to try out immediately, and they aim to enhance the overall experience of using YouTube.

Video Queues Are Finally Available on Android and iOS

Previously, users could create video queues to watch on TV or the web, but this feature was unavailable on Android and iOS devices. Fortunately, premium subscribers can now enjoy uninterrupted viewing by setting up video queues on these platforms.

YouTube Enables Shared Viewing for Android and iOS Users

Co-watching YouTube videos with loved ones will soon be possible on Android and iOS devices. Android users can already use Google Meet's Live Sharing feature to watch videos with others during a meeting. The host of the session needs to have a premium subscription, but viewers can join the session for free.

For iOS users, this feature will be available in the coming weeks through SharePlay on FaceTime. This will enable users to co-watch YouTube videos while on a FaceTime call with friends or family.

YouTube Gets Device Continuity

YouTube Premium subscribers can now enjoy uninterrupted viewing across multiple devices with the new "Continue Watching" feature. This means that when you switch to a different device, the video you were previously watching will appear at the bottom of the screen. You can simply resume playing the video from where you left off, without any interruptions.

This feature is available on Android, iOS, and the Web, making it easy to pick up right where you left off on any device. So, whether you're on the go or at home, you can keep watching your favorite videos seamlessly.

Long Flight? No Downloads? Smart Downloads Have You Covered

Picture this: you've boarded a long-haul flight, all ready to binge-watch your favorite videos, only to realize that you forgot to download them beforehand. Cue the frustration and boredom. But fear not, dear traveler. Smart Downloads have arrived to save the day and your sanity.

With Smart Downloads, premium users can now enjoy their favorite videos even when offline. This nifty feature automatically adds recommended videos to your library when connected to Wi-Fi, and prepares them for offline viewing, so you never have to worry about running out of entertainment options during your travels.

YouTube Gets a 1080p Premium Quality Option

YouTube Premium users will soon be able to enjoy improved video quality with a new 1080p Premium quality option. This option utilizes an enhanced bitrate version of the standard 1080p HD quality, resulting in clearer and higher-quality videos, particularly for content with lots of detail and motion. The feature will initially be available on iOS in the upcoming weeks, with the web version receiving it later.