YouTube for TV revamps sidebar with better Subscription access
9to5Google • • general
Key Points:
- YouTube is rolling out a new sidebar design for its TV app, including Google TV, to improve access to the library and showcase recently-watched channels.
- The updated sidebar places Search and Home at the top, followed by a new section with Subscriptions, Library, and two direct channel shortcuts, which appear even when the sidebar is collapsed.
- Additional shortcuts for categories like News, Live, Podcasts, Music, Gaming, and Sports are included below, though these may vary depending on the TV model.
- The redesign is a server-side update currently seen by some users on Google TV and Samsung TVs, with wider availability expected.
- This update aims to reduce the number of clicks needed to reach frequently used sections like Subscriptions and Library, enhancing user navigation on YouTube’s TV interface.
