On the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 series, a single application has opened up a lot of possibilities. That app is Samsung Internet Browser, which comes directly from the company and was just recently made available in the Play Store for Wear OS. It was requested by users for more than a month before Samsung offered it. You have access to the internet, your Twitter account, Google or Bing searches, and online streaming video viewing. The smaller versions of the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 series have displays of 1.2 inches and 1.4 inches, respectively.
On smartwatches, many people may not prioritize watching videos online or on YouTube. However, the majority of users want to make the most of their watches. On the Galaxy Watch 4 and 5, you can connect to the internet and surf the web thanks to the Wi-Fi and LTE services.
The YouTube streaming app and Samsung browser may be familiar to you if you have previously utilized Tizen watches. YouTube-supporting apps are unfortunately not available in the Play Store for Wear OS. Google has launched YouTube Music, so it probably will launch YouTube for smartwatches in the future.
Now able to view YouTube videos on our watches thanks to Samsung Internet Browser. You will learn how to watch YouTube videos on the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 in this article.
YOUTUBE ON GALAXY WATCH
1. DOWNLOAD SAMSUNG INTERNET BROWSER
You can get Wear OS 3-powered watches from the Play Store to use with the browser. Since it has entered all of the major nations, you will find it in the Play Store. The Internet Browser’s direct link is provided below for your convenience.
2. OPEN THE INTERNET BROWSER
It has been installed on your smartwatch, and you can find it in the app tray or last among all apps. Start the app.
3. OPEN THE YOUTUBE SHORTCUT OR TYPE YOUTUBE.COM
On the main screen, you can either say “bookmarked version” or use the YouTube shortcut provided by the app. If the bookmark has been deleted or removed for some reason, type yourtube.com into the URL bar. If you are unsure how to proceed, follow the steps below.
I. USE THE SEARCH OPTION
The browser has a search feature that can be used to search for queries or open any website. It is located above the Bookmark option on the upper side. To find what you are looking for, tap the Search icon.
II. TYPE YOUTUBE OR YOUTUBE.COM IN THE SEARCH FIELD
On the Watch, you can use voice input, swipe gestures, or a standard keyboard to type in the search area. YouTube can be searched in any way you like.
I have typed words from YouTube using a standard keypad. As you can see, I have a YouTube website at the top of the search results. You can also search for the term with DuckDuckGo or Bing.
4. WELCOME TO YOUTUBE
When you first open the website, this is the screen you see. On your computer’s or Chrome’s browser, you’ll see many options. You can use the Playback settings, sign in to YouTube, play next or previous, and skip ads.
I. SIGN IN TO YOUR YOUTUBE ACCOUNT
Yes, you can use your Gmail account to log in to YouTube. You can sign up for a Gmail account if you don’t already have one. Perform a diagonal swipe from the edge to register your email ID. The address bar and other settings will appear as it drags the webpage to the side. Enter your email address when you click Sign in.
II. SEARCH FOR ANY VIDEO
On the upper side of the currently playing video is a search box for any videos. Your recommended videos will appear once you have logged in to your account. In that case, you can look for them.
III. CHANGE VIDEO QUALITY OR RESOLUTION
You might have only imagined the best feature. Naturally, it is within the tiny hand’s reach. Any video’s resolution can be changed based on your internet speed. Play the video and swipe diagonally to accomplish that. Tap on the three dots that are located on the video’s upper side.
The Playback setting option appears after that; select it. Last but not least, you can select the video resolution from 144p to 1080p. Additionally, you can alter the video’s speed on the same page.
IV. WATCH IN FULL VIEW, PLAY, PAUSE, PLAY NEXT, PREVIOUS, OR AUTOMATICALLY PLAY NEXT
All of the necessary settings are available once you start watching videos. Videos can be viewed in full screen, paused, played next or previous, or automatically played the next recommended video. Additionally, automatic video recommendations can be disabled.
On the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5, you can watch videos from YouTube with these settings. Use the Back button to return to the previous page, and use the Home button to return to the watch’s home screen. Comment on your experience using the YouTube service on the Wear OS smartwatch in the box below.
