YouTube introduces a new “Listening Controls” feature, what is it and how to try it?

The YouTube app on Android and iOS introduces a new feature called “Listening Controls” that transforms the service into a kind of music player. Here’s how it works.

Commands to ask on Youtube // Source: Frandroid

Service though YouTube Music Is, Traditional YouTube application also seems to want to integrate options that are eligible for a Streaming music. In fact, on Android and iOS, a new functionality is being used worldwide. This is called “Listening commands” in French.

What are the commands that YouTube asks for

This novelty is not really oneShe was already spotted testing on YouTube in May. The principle is simple: if you enable this function, it modifies the interface of your application. When you hold the smartphone vertically and watch the video, the content you see will be nice at the top of the screen, but everything below (description, comments, suggestions, etc.) will disappear, with play buttons, rewind, fast forward and between videos.

The title of the video will still appear just like the buttons Like Control video, recording or play speed. Since most of the interface is empty, these listening controls provide a more sobering experience. The purpose of this option is very obvious: to turn YouTube into a real music player.

Listening restrictions often seem to be dedicated to those who use YouTube to listen to their favorite songs. Many people actually release music videos, but actually only listen to the sound. This is a way to avoid subscribing to an actual music streaming service.

How to enable listening controls on YouTube

However, for now, you will still need a YouTube Premium subscription to enjoy this new functionality reserved for paid users. Recently, we have noticed the same thing. YouTube Premium Light Formula Removing ads will no longer force users to subscribe to YouTube Music. However, our readers do not want to take this opportunity.

If you are a subscriber and want to enjoy listening restrictions on YouTube, just tap the three dots at the top right of the screen while watching the video. In the list of options that appears, you will see the line “Listening commands”. Tap it and enjoy the changed interface.

If you do this in full screen, audible controls will appear on the right half of the screen.

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