Explore the interface

The buttons and menus you need

Next track

When playing music take a look at the bottom of the screen to see the next track to be played. Swipe up to see a full list of the upcoming tracks and change the play order. Knowledge base

Free vs paid

The biggest limitation of Youtube Music in free mode is that you cannot turn the screen off or listen to music while you use another app. Youtube Music has to be visible on the screen. The Download option is another subscription-only feature and in free mode the app has to be online to stream music. You’ll find there are occasional ads too.

Show hidden buttons

Tap the image at the top to show hidden buttons. This one sends the output to other devices, like an Apple TV or Homepod. A button at the top sends it to a Chromecast TV.

Menu icon

This icon is everywhere! Press it to show a menu which changes depending on the item it is associated with. This one lets you share the track, add it to playlists and more.

Like and dislike

Buttons either side of the play controls enable you to show whether you like or dislike the current track. The app learns what sort of music you prefer and shows you more.