YouTube TV is broadening the appeal of its multiview feature by expanding beyond sports content. Initially, multiview allowed users to simultaneously view up to four sports streams on the screen. However, the service has now introduced additional options, including news, business news, and weather streams, catering to non-sports enthusiasts. Although viewers are still limited to preselected videos and cannot choose their own streams for multiview, the expanded choices offer greater flexibility, allowing them to diversify their viewing experience.
The introduction of multiview occurred in March, aligning with the NCAA’s March Madness tournament, primarily targeting sports fans. The feature is supported on all smart TVs and media players compatible with YouTube TV, as the processing is handled by the service’s servers. While users can monitor all four streams simultaneously, they also have the flexibility to switch to a full-screen view for each stream, adjusting the audio and captioning to focus on their preferred event at any given moment.
And, we’re ROLLING ??
Starting today in the Home tab, a small portion of members will see us testing up to 5 brand new multiview streams that will be available to watch 24/7 across news, sports, business news, weather, and Deportes. pic.twitter.com/wYDPjWWmDz
— YouTube TV (@YouTubeTV) June 21, 2023
Furthermore, YouTube TV is enhancing its offerings by including Spanish-language sports channels as part of the preselected stream options for subscribers with a Spanish or Spanish Plus plan. While some users might not have immediate access to the expanded multiview options, YouTube TV has stated that these updates will be gradually rolled out to all users throughout the summer.
By expanding multiview to encompass a wider range of content and accommodating diverse viewer preferences, YouTube TV aims to enhance the overall user experience and cater to a broader audience. These updates provide more choices and customization options, creating a more immersive and engaging viewing environment for YouTube TV subscribers.
