YouTube Music service native integration

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Marc Fathauer

While your list of natively supported music services continues to impress, I find it difficult to believe that YouTube Music has not made the list. There are other threads that mention Chromecast (which I currently use over digital coax to Chrome Audio on NAD M10 v2) but I'm much more interested in having a clean integrated solution.

Support, please provide us a clear direct answer as to why this feature is lacking for one of the most popular services out there. I challenge YouTube with the same question. I'm not looking for finger pointing but just want to emphasize that your current customers, potential customers as well and Youtube and Bluesound would really benefit.


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  • Logan Firth

    Made an account to +1 this post. Add YouTube Music support. Very annoying this is missing on my $1700 amplifier.

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  • Dominik Wehrli

    Probably the same way as they where able to integrate a nativ Spotify or Apple Music service... I guess it is... uh... maybe black magic -.-'

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  • P

    Let's get YTM going. Whole-home audio with Bluetooth or a TV is not convenient and does not give a luxurious feel. Do better!

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  • P

    Bluesound should be innovating for their customers. Right now, you're status quo.

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  • JDS

    +1

    Such a shame that Bluesound does not support YouTube Music.. please make it happen!

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  • Wout van Hoof

    Please stop complaining about this poor attitude from Bluesound and YouTube Music. Yes also YTM can act towards Bluesound. Be strong and make you own plan. Go for an alternative streaming service or by other hardware. If they don’t take us serious over the last few years, it will never happen.
    So don’t react on my opinion but act. To start, I will leave this mourn group….

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  • Tony W.
    Product Support Manager

    Hi All

    YouTube Music is a subsidiary of Alphabet so requires Google Cast for integration. Currently, still GC4A is not an option. Our Product Development Management Team actually answered a number of these concerns we have here; https://support1.bluesound.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/360034972134/comments/360013370074

    We continue to have great conversations with Google and other Alphabet companies on the subject but unfortunately, GC4A continues to not be an option for BluOS.

    Check out www.bluesound.com/bluetooth for how to get the most out of YouTube Music using your YTM App of AirPlay is not an option for you.

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  • David Beilis

    I tried it out, and node sound quality is not as good as I expected. Adding YouTube Music is indeed challenging and would require more expensive hardware that will increase the price and make it not a viable product. I agree with the Node Product folks.

    I recommend buying the cheapest Mac Mini from Apple and setting it up in a headless mode. Pair it with a custom DAC. Even not expensive external DAC will beat the Node in quality. I use Schiit Modi Multibit and it is not bad. You can remote into the box using VNC from iPhone, iPad, etc. I can run any streaming service I want and enjoy top-quality sound.

    I shared my journey in the following twitter threads

    The setup is not perfect, but it gives me freedom and good value for the money. I use Tidal and Youtube Music. Tidal HiFi has a superior quality stream, and you can hear it easily. But I still love the touch of Google AI and listen to both. 

    Something I should write more about is remotes. Beyond VNC, you can use existing programmable controllers like XenceLabs Quick Key. Changing the volume, switching songs, like, turning radios, etc., is excellent. 

    To sum up, we've got options, and there is no reason to be stuck with this. When a company does not have an answer for such a long time, the last thing you want to do is to invest in relationships with it.

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  • Rob Wijhenke

    Instead of complaining and ranting from behind your keyboard send you complaints and expectations straight to the support team. If you already did, do it again!

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  • Tony W.
    Product Support Manager

    Hi Alex et al

    We hear you and have voiced that exact feedback and sentiment to YTM and Alphabet about our mutual consumers' desire to do so. We suggest you also speak to YTM about your desire to have their music service included in BluOS. Until they can provide us with proper deep integration, you will only be able to use AirPlay or Bluetooth. Thanks for understanding.

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  • Tony W.
    Product Support Manager

    I have contacted YouTube and it looks like, that they will not deliver an official YTM interface.

    When reading through this thread and in the official comment, BluOS has offered Bluetooth and Apple AirPlay as two great options for Music Services that have been unwilling to work with deep integration.

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  • Leonard Layne

    YOU TUBE WORKAROUND

    1. Install an HDMI Cable FROM TV or Smart TV TO the BlueOS player.

    2. Configure the HDMI settings in the Node AP.

    3. Configure your TV or Smart TV Settings for sound Out. (Different for your specific TV, of course)

    3. Select that source and VOILA Sound AND Video on your TV.

    NOTE: It's a little counterintuitive. But, the sound is outstanding, especially if you have You Tube Premium. 

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