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Videos, Music and Live Streams
Watch millions of videos, discover new content, go live with creators, and stream premium entertainment anywhere anytime.
YouTube is the premier video streaming platform with billions of users watching content daily. It serves as a global hub for entertainment, education, and live broadcasting.
The app enables seamless video discovery through personalized recommendations, trending content exploration, and targeted search functionality. Users can watch in HD quality, subscribe to channels, create playlists, and interact with creators through comments and Super Chat donations.
Free with in-app purchases; YouTube Premium $18.99/month, Family $29.99/month
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Video Streaming Quality | Up to 1080p HD with adaptive streaming based on connection | Up to 4K HDR with priority bandwidth and consistent quality |
| Advertisement Experience | Multiple ads before, during, and after video playback | Completely ad-free experience across entire platform |
| Playback Options | Screen must remain active for continuous playback | Background playback and screen-off listening enabled |
| Content Access | Standard video library with ads interrupting experience | Access to YouTube Originals and exclusive premium content |
| Offline Viewing | Streaming only with live internet connection required | Download videos to watch offline without internet |
| Music Integration | Limited access to music content with ads | Full YouTube Music Premium access included |
Yes, creators aged 18+ need at least 50 subscribers to livestream from mobile devices. Creators aged 13-17 require 1,000 subscribers. Desktop streaming requires verification but no subscriber minimum. Your channel must not have livestreaming restrictions in the past 90 days.
YouTube app requires approximately 155 MB of storage for installation. Additional storage may be used for cached videos and offline downloads if YouTube Premium is active. Cached content can be cleared in app settings to free up space on your device.
Yes, YouTube offers completely free viewing with advertisements. Videos are supported by ads shown before, during, and after content. YouTube Premium ($18.99/month) removes all ads and adds premium features like background playback and offline downloads.
For mobile live streaming, you need minimum 3-5 Mbps upload speed for HD quality. Desktop streaming requires 5-10 Mbps for reliable HD broadcasts. A stable, consistent connection without fluctuations is more important than peak speed for quality livestreams.
First, verify your YouTube channel using a phone number through account settings. Navigate to Create menu and select Go Live. If not visible, enable it in channel settings. It may take 24 hours to activate. Desktop requires no subscriber minimum, mobile requires 50+ for adults and 1,000+ for teens.
