How to Set YouTube Music as Default Media Player in Google Maps

Jun. 13, 2020

Google added the support for YouTube Music on its Maps app with a recent update (version 10.43.2). With this integration, users can access, manage, and play music on the platform within Google Maps without needing to leave their navigation screen.

Now, the built-in media playback controls in Google Maps has been existing for a long time now. The feature supports music streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Play Music and now YouTube Music just joined the group.

How to Set YouTube Music as a Default Media Player in Google Maps

Now, to switch your default media player in Google Maps (which is Play Music) to YouTube Music, all you need to do is:

After this, you will find the YouTube Music icon on the right of your screen whenever you start a trip.

You can tap the icon to start listening to your last song right away. You also get a “Browse” button that opens up a grid of songs from which you can choose your preferred one.

By now, we all know thatGoogle is pushing out Play Musicin order to make YouTube Music the default music player for Android smartphones. Recently, the companyintroduced a toolto transfer all your media from the Play Music to YouTube Music and laterreleased it for early testers.

And now the integration of YouTube Music in Google Maps paints a clearer picture of Google’s plans with Play Music.

So, what do you guys prefer? Play Music or YouTube Music? Do let us know down in the comments.

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