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YOUTUBE TV EXPANDS MULTIVIEW TO ALL USERS

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
WED, MAY 20, 2026

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YouTube TV is rolling out a fully customizable multiview feature that lets users pin up to four live streams simultaneously. The expansion follows a limited test in 2023.

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced the broader availability of the multiview feature, which allows viewers to watch multiple live channels at once. Users can arrange and customize their layout to pin up to four streams, providing flexibility for watching sports, news, or other live programming. The feature currently supports live content only. YouTube TV tested the multiview capability with select users in 2023 before moving toward full deployment. The update targets YouTube TV subscribers looking for more control over their viewing experience, particularly those interested in monitoring multiple events or channels simultaneously. The customizable layout addresses a key limitation of traditional TV viewing by enabling side-by-side content consumption. The rollout represents YouTube's effort to differentiate its streaming service in a competitive market where cable and other streaming platforms offer similar multi-channel capabilities.

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