YouTube Music introduced a significant update with version 8.26.51 that directly impacts the user experience. Thanks to the updated cross-device sync feature, users can now continue their music playback seamlessly across devices. A song started on their phone can be resumed on their computer, or vice versa.

YouTube Music offers cross-device switching

This feature offers significant convenience, especially for users who frequently switch between computers and mobile devices throughout the day. This long-awaited feature allows users to continue their music streams without interruption.

The app also visually displays the playlists played on each device and the progress bar included in the new version. This allows users to pick up where they left off with a single click.

This new feature is considered one of the platform’s latest steps in bridging the gap with Spotify. However, some limitations remain. For example, while Spotify allows you to remotely manage a playlist on one device from another, YouTube Music does not currently offer this level of control. Despite this, the new syncing feature addresses a long-standing need among YouTube Music users.

This version of the app features a simplified accessibility of content listened to on other devices, making it easier to access and display in past playlists, another notable feature that strengthens YouTube Music’s multi-device support.

The seamless transition between devices on both Android and desktop versions demonstrates a significant step forward in the platform’s user experience.