The new Android Auto 13.3 update is reportedly adding support for radio stations. Does this mean better integration or just more clutter? What do you think?
Doesn’t YouTube Music already let premium users play video audio? I’m able to do that, so what’s new here?
Sidney said:
Doesn’t YouTube Music already let premium users play video audio? I’m able to do that, so what’s new here?
Yeah, but I think this discussion is about doing it directly in the YouTube Music app while in Android Auto.
@Vic
Exactly. We’re talking about using it within the app, not just playing audio from YouTube.
Torrance said:
@Vic
Exactly. We’re talking about using it within the app, not just playing audio from YouTube.
And I think someone else is referring to listening to full YouTube videos, not just music or podcasts. Pretty sure that’s not integrated with Android Auto yet.
@Perry
Actually, YouTube Music can play videos. My problem is that it sometimes plays random bootleg videos or covers instead of the official versions. Even if you turn off the video option, it doesn’t always work, especially when you ask Assistant to play something specific.
Sidney said:
Doesn’t YouTube Music already let premium users play video audio? I’m able to do that, so what’s new here?
If you want this kind of functionality, you can try using CarTube.
Sidney said:
Doesn’t YouTube Music already let premium users play video audio? I’m able to do that, so what’s new here?
Funny thing is, you can do this on CarPlay. Wonder why Google hasn’t added it to Android Auto.
Sidney said:
Doesn’t YouTube Music already let premium users play video audio? I’m able to do that, so what’s new here?
Probably because they wouldn’t be able to push ads if they allowed that.
@Hart
This is about premium accounts with no ads though.
Cai said:
@Hart
This is about premium accounts with no ads though.
This was actually a bug. Google confirmed it.
It’s nice to see more features added, but does anyone even use the radio anymore?
Devi said:
It’s nice to see more features added, but does anyone even use the radio anymore?
I tried turning it on recently, and all I got were 15 minutes of ads before they finally played a song. Even then, it was an overplayed track, and when something decent came on, it was a heavily censored version. The quality is terrible too—compressed to the point where it ruins the sound.
Honestly, radio feels outdated. Most people get their music and news elsewhere now.
@Darin
I get that frustration, but there are still some great college or member-supported stations like NPR. They don’t have ads, just sponsor mentions, and often have unique programming. Here’s a list: https://legacy.npr.org/stations/pdf/nprstations.pdf.
@Phoenix
I like NPR too, but you can listen to it through their app instead of the radio.
Devi said:
It’s nice to see more features added, but does anyone even use the radio anymore?
Radio is still great for live sports though. That’s how I use it.
Devi said:
It’s nice to see more features added, but does anyone even use the radio anymore?
Depends on where you live. Here in the UK, radio is still pretty popular.
Devi said:
It’s nice to see more features added, but does anyone even use the radio anymore?
I think you’d be surprised. Android Auto is used worldwide, and habits differ across cultures. Radio might still be huge in other places.
Devi said:
It’s nice to see more features added, but does anyone even use the radio anymore?
I had a long drive during an NFL game recently. To listen, I had to disconnect Android Auto and manually tune in to the station, then prop my phone up for navigation. Being able to pull up the radio through Android Auto would’ve been so much easier.
Devi said:
It’s nice to see more features added, but does anyone even use the radio anymore?
I actually listen to the radio in my car way more than I use my phone.