Learn how to watch multiple YouTube TV streams at once using the multiview feature.
When it comes to catching several sports games simultaneously on a single screen, YouTube TV’s multiview feature offers the perfect solution. Here’s how it operates:
YouTube TV stands out as a top choice for live sports streaming, largely due to its multiview functionality. With multiview, you can enjoy up to four games concurrently, ensuring you don’t miss any action from your favorite leagues such as NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and Premier League soccer. Additionally, YouTube TV provides exclusive access to NFL Sunday Ticket, featuring every NFL game.
The multiview feature on YouTube TV caters to sports enthusiasts who desire to watch multiple games simultaneously. However, it’s important to note that multiview is currently only available on streaming devices like Roku and Apple TV, not on mobile devices or laptops.
Despite some limitations, such as device exclusivity, I found multiview incredibly beneficial, particularly during the football season.
YouTube TV is already a fantastic option for cord-cutters seeking live TV, and with multiview, you can enjoy your preferred content alongside other household members who may have different viewing preferences. Whether it’s catching up on Disney for the kids or indulging in a favorite TV show with your spouse, multiview makes it possible to watch up to four programs at once.
Key points about multiview:
- Multiview feature is tailored for streaming devices.
- It enables simultaneous viewing of two to four streams on YouTube TV, dividing the screen into quartered sections.
- Available exclusively on select streaming boxes like Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV.
- Not compatible with mobile devices, laptops, or most YouTube smart TV apps. If you’re unable to find multiview options on your YouTube TV, it may be due to incompatible device selection.
Here’s how to utilize YouTube TV’s multiview feature to watch up to four streams simultaneously:
To begin, navigate to the home screen on YouTube TV. From there, you have three avenues to discover channels offering multiview experiences:
- Check the “For You” section on the home screen, where any available multiview streams will be listed.
- Explore the “Watch in Multiview” section, which showcases the latest multiview streams, also located on the home screen.
- Alternatively, you can simply select any stream you’re interested in watching. While the content is playing, press down on your remote. This action prompts the appearance of the multiview button at the bottom left of the screen. Click on it to access a menu displaying all available multiview options, appearing to the right of the stream.
Once multiview mode is activated, your screen will be divided into sections displaying all chosen streams. The audio will emanate from the stream in the top left corner (or left of the screen, depending on the number of streams). You can switch audio between streams using the directional pad on your remote, with the channel currently playing audio highlighted by a white box. Additionally, you can opt for full-screen viewing of a specific stream by selecting it while its audio is selected, thereby closing other channels and reverting to single-channel viewing mode.
However, it’s worth noting a common concern with multiview: the inability to select specific channels or programs. Instead, users must choose from preset content options supporting the multiview feature. Consequently, there may be instances where desired content, such as all four NFL games, isn’t available simultaneously. Likewise, attempting to split-screen a game while another household member watches a different program may not always be feasible within the multiview framework.
Channels compatible with multiview are organized into four primary categories, each offering various channel options:
- Sports: ESPN, ESPN 2, Fox Sports 1, NBC Golf Channel
- News: BBC News, CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC
- Business News: CNBC, Fox Business Network
- Weather: Fox Weather, The Weather Channel
To maximize the benefits of YouTube TV’s multiview feature, consider enhancing your subscription with premium sports packages like NFL Game Pass and NBA League Pass. While YouTube TV offers the Sports+ package as an add-on to your base subscription, it’s advisable to explore individual channels first.
As of now, YouTube TV provides comprehensive coverage for two major sports leagues: the NFL and NBA. However, access to every game in these leagues requires separate subscriptions to NFL Game Pass and NBA League Pass, respectively. Therefore, before opting for additional packages, evaluate your preferences and viewing needs to ensure you’re selecting the most suitable options.