Connect YouTube Music to Shift so you can merge all your web apps into your browser
Download ShiftWhat is Youtube Music?
YouTube Music offers on-demand listening of official songs, music videos, live performances, remixes, and user uploads on mobile and desktop. It gives personalized recommendations and easy playlist creation. A free ad-supported tier exists; Premium removes ads, enables background play, offline downloads, and audio-only playback and is included with YouTube Premium. It also supports Smart Downloads, casting to speakers and TVs, family and student plans, automatic mixes, and access to rare live clips and remixes. Add it to Shift to keep music with your apps without extra browser tabs.
How Youtube Music works in Shift
Add YouTube Music to Shift and keep listening inside a workspace you control so playlists and videos run without scattered tabs. Stay signed in to multiple accounts to keep personal and work profiles separate. Create a dedicated music workspace with playlists and playback controls next to email, calendar, or project boards to maintain context. Shift prevents duplicate tabs, preserves sessions across restarts, and lets you switch contexts quickly so listening supports your tasks.
Alternatives to Youtube Music
- Spotify — A music streaming service known for an extensive music library, algorithmic personalized playlists, and a large podcast ecosystem.
- Apple Music — A music streaming service integrated closely with Apple devices that provides lossless and spatial audio and curated editorial playlists.
- Amazon Music Unlimited — A streaming service offering a large catalog with HD and lossless streaming options and integration with Alexa-enabled devices.
- Deezer — A streaming service offering a large catalog, personalized Flow playlists and HiFi lossless streaming options.
FAQ
1. What are the features of YouTube Music subscription?
YouTube Music Premium includes ad-free listening, background play, offline downloads, audio-only playback, and Smart Downloads that save tracks based on your habits. It also lets you switch between audio and video playback for many tracks.
2. Is there a difference between YouTube Music and YouTube Music Premium?
Yes. The free YouTube Music tier is ad-supported and limits background play and downloads. Premium removes ads and enables background play and offline listening. YouTube Premium further adds ad-free video across YouTube and other perks.
3. Is YouTube Music Premium worth the cost?
It depends on how much you value ad-free listening, background play, and offline downloads, and whether you use videos as part of your music experience. If you switch often between audio and video or travel and need offline access, Premium can be a strong value.
4. What does YouTube Premium actually give you?
YouTube Premium combines ad-free viewing across YouTube, background playback for videos, and includes YouTube Music Premium benefits like offline and background music. It’s aimed at users who want a unified ad-free experience across YouTube and YouTube Music.
