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.
Accessories
Google Pixel Buds
Home Devices
Google Home & Nest Speakers
Smart displays
Smart TVs
- Download the YouTube app and sign in to your account.
- Using your remote or controller, click to the left, which will open a menu on the left side of your screen.
- 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:
- Select the Google Play Store app.
- Select Search and type in “YouTube Music.”
- Select Install.
- 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.
To cast YouTube Music from the app to your TV:
- Make sure your phone, tablet, or computer with a supported cast browser is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your casting device.
- Open the YouTube Music app.
- Tap Cast
(near your profile picture).
- Tap the device you want to cast to.
- When you play a song or video, your content will start playing on the TV connected to that device.
To stop casting content, tap Cast and then This Phone.
If your device is on iOS 14 or later, give YouTube permission to connect to streaming devices on your local network to cast to your TV. Learn how to allow local network access below.
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.
Accessories
Apple Watch
Fitbit
- Connect your Fitbit with YouTube Music to control music and podcast playback.
- Browse and select playlists from your Fitbit.
- Find recommended music based on your current activity or workout.
Install YouTube Music on your Fitbit
- On your Fitbit, open Fitbit settings
YouTube Music.
- Tap Setup.
- Add the YouTube Music app to your Fitbit from the Fitbit app gallery.
- Note: If you don’t have the YouTube Music app installed on your phone, this will block setup.
- To complete setup, accept or decline music recommendations during exercise.
Listen to music on your Fitbit
Before you begin, open your Fitbit app on your phone. Then, follow the steps below from your Fitbit.
- On your Fitbit, swipe to the YouTube Music controls app and tap to open it.
- Swipe down to browse available music and podcasts.
- Tap a selection to play or pause.
- Swipe left to skip a track, restart a song, or go back to the previous selection.
- Swipe left again to adjust volume.
With YouTube Music on Garmin smartwatches, you can:
- Download and control playback of music playlists and podcast episodes.
- Browse your Library or downloaded music and podcasts.
- Remove downloaded music playlists and podcast episodes.
- Control playback, adjust volume, skip forward/backward, and shuffle or repeat music.
Setup requirements
Before you begin, make sure that:
- All notifications are enabled for the Garmin Connect app on your phone.
- Your Garmin watch is connected to the phone using Bluetooth.
- The Garmin Connect app is open on your phone during set up.
Sign in to your YouTube Music account
- From the Garmin Connect IQ Mobile app on your smartwatch, download the YouTube Music app.
- Open the YouTube Music app on your Garmin smartwatch.
- When prompted, open the Garmin Connect app on your phone to sign in to YouTube Music.
- From the notification screen on your phone, tap Sign in.
- Enter the code displayed on your Garmin smartwatch.
- Enter your YouTube Music username and password and tap Sign in.
- Select the account you’d like to sync with your Garmin smartwatch.
- Read and agree to the Garmin Connect IQ Terms & Conditions.
Download music & podcasts to your Garmin smartwatch
To use YouTube Music with your Garmin smartwatch, follow the steps below to download playlists and podcast episodes onto your device.
- Open the YouTube Music app on your Garmin smartwatch.
- Select Browse music, Browse podcasts, or Library.
- Select from your Library, Music, or Podcasts to find playlists or podcasts to download.
- Click on a playlist or podcast to begin the download.
- Allow your smartwatch to sync changes.
Some songs may not show up on playlists due to unstable internet connection or unsupported content or audio formats. To improve your download experience:
- Connect to Wi-Fi before you begin a download.
- Make sure that your internet connection is stable.
- Place the watch near your Wi-Fi source, without obstructions.
- Connect to a power source during download.
Listen to downloaded playlists & podcast episodes
You can listen to music playlists or podcast episodes that you have downloaded onto your Garmin smartwatch. Before you begin, connect headphones to your smartwatch using bluetooth. To start listening,
- Tap YouTube Music to browse playlists and podcasts downloaded from your Library.
- Tap on a playlist or podcast episode to begin listening.
Home Devices
Apple HomePod
- Use Siri voice commands or physical touch controls on Apple HomePod to play music
- Handoff playback between your Apple HomePod and iPhone, and vice versa
- Control playback in the Apple Home app
Learn how to set up and pair your Apple HomePod. Then, log into your YouTube Music Premium account to begin casting music.
To make YouTube Music the default music service on your Apple HomePod:
- Open the Youtube Music app on your iPhone and tap your photo in the upper right hand corner.
- Tap Settings
Connected apps
Connect with HomePod.
- On the next screen, tap Use in Home.
- Tap Done to complete setup.
Auto
Android Auto
- Make sure you're signed into the YouTube Music app.
- After signing in, go to the music tab in Android Auto.
- 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 into your YouTube Music app. Then try re-accessing YouTube Music on Android Auto.
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:
- Sign in to the YouTube Music app.
- Open the YouTube Music app on your CarPlay screen.
- 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 into your YouTube Music app.
Tesla automobiles
- Listen to music and podcasts on-demand
- Browse your Library and saved music
- Find suggested content and personalized playlists
Listen to YouTube Music from your Tesla
- Open the YouTube Music app from the App Launcher at the bottom of your Tesla screen.
- Sign in to the YouTube Music app using the QR code or one-time code on your Tesla screen.
- 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 into 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
Sonos Wireless Speakers
- Open the Sonos app.
- Tap More from the menu on the bottom of the screen.
- Tap Add Music Services.
- Select YouTube Music
Add to Sonos.
- Tap I'm already a member.
- Tap Authorize and paste the code presented on the previous screen.
- Tap Next and sign in to or select your YouTube Music account.
- Return to the Sonos app.
- 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.