Samsung Galaxy Watch supports various music streaming apps, including YouTube Music. However, to listen to tracks from your wrist, you need a YouTube Premium ($13.99/month) or YouTube Music Premium subscription ($10.99/month). In this guide, we will explain how to install YouTube Music on Samsung Galaxy Watches and the steps to link it with the required Google account.
Note – Before heading into the steps, visit the official website and sign up for the membership you want.
How to Install YouTube Music on Samsung Galaxy Watch
Ensure that your Samsung Watch is signed in with the Google account that you have used to purchase the premium subscription.
1. Launch the Apps section on your Galaxy Watch and open the Play Store.
2. Hit the Search icon and enter YouTube Music.
3. Select the official YouTube Music app and tap the Install button.
4. After installing, tap Open to launch the app on your Samsung Galaxy Watch.
You can also used the paired smartphone to download the YouTube Music app on your watch.
- Open the Galaxy Wearable app or Samsung Galaxy Watch (Gear S) app on your smartphone.
- Pair the Galaxy Watch with your smartphone.
- Tap the Store option on Android and the Discover option on iPhone.
- Now, search for the YouTube Music app and hit the Download option to install the app on your Galaxy Watch.
- After a successful installation, you can start using the app on your device.
How to Login to YouTube Music on Samsung Galaxy Watch
1. Launch the YouTube Music app on your Galaxy Watch.
2. If you’re an existing premium user, your account will be detected automatically with your Google account.
3. The non-premium members may get a prompt “Upgrade to Music Premium to play music on your Watch.”
4. Now, tap Open on Phone and proceed with the on-screen instructions on your smartphone to purchase the premium account.
5. After purchasing the premium subscription, relaunch the app on your smartwatch to listen to the tracks.
How to Use YouTube Music App on Samsung Galaxy Watch
1. Connect a bluetooth headset to your Smart Watch.
2. Launch the YouTube Music app and the home screen will display the song recommendations based on your listening experience.
3. Scroll down to access the Music Library of your YouTube Music account.
4. In the Library section, you can see the Last played songs and Playlists you have created.
5. Open the Playlist and tap the Download icon to download the songs on your Galaxy Watch.
6. After downloading, go to the Downloaded songs section on the home screen and listen to it.
Upon playing the song, you will have the following interface on the screen.
- Plays the previous song
- Increase or decrease the volume
- Like and dislike your favorite song
- Play the next song
- Pause or pause the song
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Those models doesn’t support installing YouTube Music app.