{"id":342350,"date":"2025-12-13T10:04:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T10:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/342350\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T10:04:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T10:04:12","slug":"youtubes-redesigned-video-player-for-tvs-is-rolling-out-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/342350\/","title":{"rendered":"YouTube’s redesigned video player for TVs is rolling out now"},"content":{"rendered":"

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YouTube might feel at home on your smartphone or within your browser, but if you\u2019re primarily digging into your subscriptions feed on the biggest, best display in your house, things might look a little different.<\/p>\n

YouTube is rolling out a redesigned video player<\/a> for its TV apps, and while it\u2019s not a complete overhaul of the experience, it does add a handful of helpful features to try and streamline the overall UI. Google originally showcased this redesign back in April as part of YouTube\u2019s 20th birthday<\/a>, and largely speaking, the version that\u2019s coming to your streaming stick appears to be practically unchanged from that early look.<\/p>\n

In terms of what\u2019s new, Google has an entire list\u2019s worth of changes. Some of these tweaks are minor \u2014 the video title is now located in the top-left corner, rather than making it part of the overall video player UI, and the new \u201cDescription\u201d button serves in its place as a selectable option for viewing video details \u2014 but others go a long way. Actual playback controls, with options for play, pause, and skipping forward and backward, are a welcome addition, making YouTube feel a little more like a proper streaming app. <\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"The new player (via Google) compared to a screenshot from November 2024.<\/p>\n

The \u201cSubscribe\u201d button is now permanently visible and adaptable; Google says it will change for \u201cpay-gated content and \u201cNotify Me\u201d for upcoming live streams.\u201d Live sports \u2014 a rarity on YouTube, but not unheard of \u2014 will also show options for multiview, while paid subscribers to YouTube Music or YouTube Premium will see a \u201cDisplay Mode\u201d option. That said, not everything feels like an improvement. While those playback buttons are a welcome change, tapping left or right on your remote now launches the UI rather than simply skipping forward or ahead. It\u2019s not the end of the world, but it definitely feels like a muscle memory I\u2019ll have to unlearn.<\/p>\n

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I\u2019m seeing this player on both Google\u2019s TV Streamer and an Apple TV unit, so it\u2019s safe to say this new UI should be rolling out to users fairly broadly. <\/p>\n

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