What to know

  • YouTube TV is expanding its multiview feature to include select non-sports content, not just sports channels.
  • Users will soon be able to manually combine streams from a small group of popular channels, with more to come.
  • The rollout will begin in the next few weeks and expand gradually over the coming months.
  • This update is part of YouTube’s 20th anniversary celebrations and includes other platform improvements.

YouTube TV is making a significant change to its multiview feature. Previously, you could only use multiview to watch up to four sports channels at the same time. Now, YouTube TV is expanding this feature to include select non-sports content. This means you will soon be able to combine streams from a small group of popular channels and watch them together on one screen. The company has shown examples where you can view channels like ESPN’s SportsCenter, The Weather Channel, Law & Order, and Food Network’s Chopped all at once.

At first, the expanded multiview feature will be available for a limited set of non-sports channels. YouTube says it will add more channels over the coming months. You will be able to manually enable multiview and select which streams to combine, giving you more control over your viewing experience. This marks a shift from the previous system, where you could only pick from preselected multiview options focused on sports or news.

The rollout of this new feature is expected to begin in the next few weeks. YouTube has not given an exact release date, but the company has confirmed that the feature will expand gradually. This update is part of a broader set of changes to celebrate YouTube’s 20th anniversary. Other improvements include a redesigned TV app interface, easier navigation, better playback controls, and new features for YouTube Premium subscribers, such as faster playback speeds.

With this update, YouTube TV aims to give you more flexibility in how you watch live TV. The ability to build your own multiview with both sports and non-sports content could make it easier to keep up with multiple shows or channels at the same time. As the rollout continues, more channels and customization options are expected to become available, further enhancing the streaming experience for YouTube TV users.

Via: AndroidPolice