Web Version of YouTube Music Gains Native Cast Support

The YouTube Music web app is getting an update with the inclusion of native Cast integration. This was a long-sought-afterwards feature by users of the platform. The modify was first spotted past users on Reddit (via), though it isn't widely available all the same.

Users should soon see a Cast button on the peak correct corner of the YouTube Music web page. Borer this push lets you choose the device to stream the audio. Meanwhile, some users are also witnessing a "Related" tab borrowed from the mobile version in the At present Playing section.

Previously, streaming audio from music.youtube.com onto devices like smart speakers, displays, or Chromecast units required casting the entire browser tab. This works fine on audio-merely Nest devices but can be a challenge on devices like the Nest Hub.

YouTube Music has seen multiple changes this year alone

Moreover, users could not control audio or playback on the smart speaker or display, making the entire process somewhat irritating. With this update, the new Cast push button appears next to the user'southward profile avatar. Although YouTube hasn't commented on the new addition, a wider rollout should be imminent.

YouTube Music is a relatively new service in the music streaming industry. Notwithstanding, it is pretty much on par with rival offerings in terms of features and content. The YT Music Android app was recently updated with the ability to search for music downloads. Thanks to this characteristic, users can admission their downloaded content straight from the search bar.

Sticking to recent news, Google said in August that the new YouTube Music and Google Maps apps would not be compatible with older Vesture OS devices. This revelation came soon after the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Watch four and Watch 4 Archetype in August.

It'southward also worth noting that the make-new Wear Os 3.0 update may non make it to a majority of the existing Wear Bone smartwatches. And then the omission of YouTube Music from older Wear Os versions should barely come as a surprise.

While Google is unlikely to change its mind about the YouTube Music app on older wearables, a developer took it upon himself to port the new YT Music app to a Wearable OS 2.0 device. Just this implementation has its limitations since it was a port of the mobile version of the app.