If you’re a fan of watching YouTube with friends, there’s good news: now you can watch YouTube Premium content together with Apple SharePlay. Whether you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, this feature allows you to watch videos simultaneously with your friends during a FaceTime call. It’s an entertaining, easy, and engaging way to connect, wherever you are.
What is Apple SharePlay?
Apple SharePlay is an integrated feature on Apple devices that enables users to share media in real time when they are on FaceTime calls. You can imagine having a virtual movie night. You and your friends watch the same video, respond in real-time, and discuss while it continues to play. It is ideal for individuals who wish to be close without being in the same physical space.
YouTube Premium Meets Apple SharePlay
YouTube Premium is now compatible with SharePlay, providing iOS users with a convenient means of co-watching with FaceTime. Simply open the YouTube app on your iPhone or iPad during a FaceTime call. With both parties having YouTube Premium, you’ll both be able to watch videos in sync.
That allows you to:
- Laugh out loud over hilarious vlogs together
- Watch trending topics together side by side
- Watch a tutorial step-by-step with a friend
- Watch podcasts or music videos together
No third-party apps required. No manual syncing of the playback. All will happen automatically with SharePlay and YouTube Premium.
Do You Need YouTube Premium for This?
Technically, you can still share your screen on FaceTime and play YouTube videos like that. But it’s not as fluid. The video won’t sync up nicely, and your friend may experience lag or a lower-quality version. With SharePlay and YouTube Premium, it’s all smooth and high quality.
Additional Reasons to Subscribe to YouTube Premium
If you are not a YouTube Premium member already, this is just one of several reasons you should be. Let us take a brief look at what else you will receive with a subscription:
Background Play
This is the pick of many users. With YouTube Premium, you can listen to any video in the background, even with your screen off. Ideal for music videos, guided meditations, or video podcasts while doing other activities.
Offline Viewing
Traveling? In a region with limited internet? No worries. YouTube Premium lets you download content and watch it offline, whenever and wherever.
Just tap:
- Tap the three-dot menu alongside a video
- Select Download
- Locate your downloaded videos in your Library > Downloads
This is super convenient for long flights, daily travel, or simply conserving mobile data.
Ad-Free Experience
Adieu to disruptive advertisements. With YouTube Premium, you enjoy ad-free videos on the whole platform. No more disruptions before or while watching your favorite content.
How to Begin Watching with SharePlay
Here’s a quick tutorial to begin using SharePlay with YouTube Premium:
- Initiate a FaceTime Call on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
- Launch the YouTube app in the call
- Select a video you’d like to watch
- Tap SharePlay when you are asked
- The video will sync and play for all the participants in the call who have YouTube Premium
Final Thoughts
YouTube Premium and Apple SharePlay combined offer a completely new level of shared entertainment. Whether you’re watching vlogs, tutorials, or music videos, you can now watch with friends in real-time, wherever they are.
So, if you haven’t done it yet, now is the ideal moment. Sign up for YouTube Premium, dial up your best buddy on FaceTime, and watch your favorite content with no ads, full syncing, and plenty of fun.