Last month, YouTube TV brought Multiview to the iOS app and now it’s about to roll out for Android devices.
As 9to5Google reports, YouTube TV introduced Multiview as a preview in March of 2023 for smart TVs and streaming devices. Availability slowly expanded, especially for NFL Sunday Ticket, in subsequent months.
This grid view officially came to the iPhone and iPad a year after that, and Google now confirms that the first subscribers should expect it on Android this week, as in, check your phone/tablet because it’s probably there. It’s certainly sooner than the “coming months” that was previously quoted.
This feature allows users with Android phones and tablets to watch up to four pre-selected livestreams at once. (Build a Multiview was announced for televisions earlier this year, but availability is still limited.)
Behind-the-scenes, Multiview can work on any device and does not require “high-powered equipment” because the intensive processing is handled on YouTube’s servers. Your device only sees one live feed (instead of two to four individual ones). That said, YouTube, which leveraged its existing live streaming technology, is taking a staggered approach. For the most part, it’s limited to sports content.
On Android, users can find Multiviews in the “Home” tab. Upon launch, tap a desired stream to hear audio with a white highlight noting your selection. Just make sure you have the latest version of YouTube TV (8.17) for Android installed.
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