YouTube Music Wear OS app now supports older smartwatches
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Google revealed last month that it will eventually bring some of its apps reserved for Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 to other smartwatches. One of these apps, YouTube Music has finally made its debut on Wear OS 2 smartwatches powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipsets.
Initially added to a range of smartwatches powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4100 and 4100+ chipsets like the new Gen 6 smartwatches from Fossil and Michael Kors, Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro 3 GPS, TicWatch Pro 3 Cellular/LTE, and TicWatch E3, the new YouTube Music app is now available for older smartwatches running Wear OS 2.
The YouTube Music Wear OS app has been updated in the Google Play Store and it’s now available for at least two older smartwatches: Moto 360 and TAG Heuer Connected.
Despite the fact that its availability is rather limited, it’s safe to assume that more smartwatch models will be added to the supported list in the coming days (if not already). If your smartwatch is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset, then it might be a good idea to look for an update on your wearable device or phone.
Keep in mind that while the new YouTube Music app will let you download playlists for offline listening without your phone, the feature requires a YouTube Music Premium subscription.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific smartwatches, other than newer Gen 6 models, are confirmed to support the YouTube Music app now?
Which specific smartwatches, other than newer Gen 6 models, are confirmed to support the YouTube Music app now?
The YouTube Music app is now available for older smartwatches running Wear OS 2, including the Moto 360 and TAG Heuer Connected. These models are equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset.
Q.What kind of subscription is needed to download playlists for offline listening on the YouTube Music app?
What kind of subscription is needed to download playlists for offline listening on the YouTube Music app?
To download playlists for offline listening without your phone, a YouTube Music Premium subscription is required. Without this, the feature is not accessible on the Wear OS app.
Q.Which smartwatches were already supported by the YouTube Music app before this update?
Which smartwatches were already supported by the YouTube Music app before this update?
Before this update, the app was available on devices with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4100 and 4100+ chipsets. These included newer Gen 6 smartwatches from Fossil and Michael Kors, and Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro 3 GPS, Cellular/LTE, and E3.