Google seems to be rolling out a new YouTube app-like experience to Chromecast widely. The update is mainly available for Chromecast Ultra and Chromecast (3rd generation) released in 2018. 9to5Google first reported on the update stating that the experience has not been made available to devices for the first time. older Chromecast model. Reportedly, Google started rolling out these features to the Chromecast YouTube app earlier this year for its smaller user base. The newer interface seems to be more user-friendly than previous versions, but non-Premium users have reported encountering more ads with this update.
Before, Chromecast provided a very basic viewing experience for users as they streamed videos on their TVs. It has a basic video player and “Ready to Watch” splash screen. Users are currently reporting via 9to5Google The appearance of the video player is more comprehensive with the option to change the resolution, set the closed captions and add the video to the playlist/queue. The user interface has also undergone an overhaul with the splash screen now being replaced with YouTube main screen. The YouTube app on Chromecast now has a navigation bar on the left with Search, Home, News, Music, Games, Movies & Shows, Subscriptions, and Library options. The main part of the layout now includes rows of videos similar to what was introduced on the native YouTube app on Android TV or other smart TVs.
Earlier this year, in July, Google published New features for more users. The implementation comes with a new remote control layout for Chromecast. It has a D-pad with a back button.
In addition, the remote also has a voice search button below the D-pad. This remote can now be opened by tapping the Cast icon on the YouTube app. The remote’s icon will then appear below the regular volume slider. Reportedly, some physical TV remotes are also compatible with the new YouTube interface on Chromecast.
