YouTube, in recent years, has revised how the platform operates by adding and modifying previously available features for its consumers. This video hosting service owned by Google introduced a new subscription service known as 'YouTube Red' in the year 2015, which was later renamed to what is now known as 'YouTube Premium.'
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What is YouTube Premium?
'YouTube Premium' or formerly known as 'YouTube Red,' was initially launched as a service that would offer the audience an advertisement free streaming of the music videos from labels involved, on both Google play music and YouTube as they collaborate.
They named this feature "Music Key" in Nov 2014 while also enabling the background and offline play of music on the app.
They later altered the features and made the ad-free service available for all the YouTube videos and not just music videos, re-launching it as 'YouTube Red' in 2015, which was later re-branded as "YouTube Premium" in the year 2018 along with a separate music subscription and many more exciting features to enhance the user experience.
What is YouTube Premium Benefits?
Here are some notable benefits of the YouTube premium subscription -
Ad-free experience:
Whether it's on Spotify, Instagram, or YouTube, we all have had trouble with the endless ads interrupting the key moments while streaming.
YouTube offers it's premium members a no-ad experience on the app as well as the site with only ad-promotions which are specific to the creators and are directed on their videos.
Download on the go:
Choose and download your favorite videos and enjoy offline watching, no-hassle even if the Internet gets bad.
Background Play:
You can enjoy the app in the background, so switch to another app without pausing and multi-task.
YouTube music premium:
Play, stream offline, or lock the screen, listen to your favorite music without any interruptions within the same subscription with no added charges, explore something new each day from its massive music library and even customize it.
YouTube originals:
YouTube offers its users the latest original shows and series, a door to a whole different world, exclusive to each subscriber.
YouTube gaming and YouTube kids dedicated apps:
For using YouTube music, download its app from the play store, then by simply clicking on the music icon on your YouTube app, it will automatically sign you in on your music app,
You can henceforth start customizing your music and playlists according to your music preference. YouTube music can also be accessed through your computer browser.
While these are just a few bold benefits of the latest YouTube premium membership, there's a lot more for the subscribers and the creators to explore within the app.
How to subscribe for Premium Membership?
If these new features seem intriguing, follow these simple steps to try a free premium subscription for a month and only pay for further extension of the membership if you like -
1. Log-in on your YouTube app.
2. Tap on the picture in the top-right section.
3. Choose the 'paid membership' option from the list.
4. On the next page, click on 'YouTube Premium' and fill in the payment method. It would be best if you did so even for the free trial.
You won't have to give a single penny for the first month but will have to pay from the 2nd month. Cancel the YouTube subscription before the time is up if you don't wish to continue so that you are not charged for the next month.
How much does a YouTube Premium Membership Costs?
While the basic YouTube premium membership costs you $11.99/month, you can add up to 5 family members to your subscription after paying just an extra $6. If you have a large family, this is relatively cost-effective, as this will make your total Subscription charge $17.99, and you will not have to pay for separate subscriptions. But to avail of the offer, YouTube premium needs all its members to be of age 13 or above.
How to cancel a premium membership?
If you wish to cancel the YouTube premium membership, go to the 'Paid membership' option and click on the 'Cancel Membership' and confirm by clicking 'yes.'
You will then be unsubscribed and won't be further charged.
CONCLUSION:
YouTube is now competing against platforms like Spotify, prime video, and Netflix by amplifying the user's experience and is keeping up with the latest trends pretty well, evidently, with the new premium membership offers. When are you availing of these benefits?
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