YouTube TV is set to enhance its user experience with the introduction of 'Build a Multiview.' This new feature allows users to have greater control over their viewing preferences by enabling them to handpick which four games they want to watch concurrently.
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Responding to Users
YouTube TV has responded to the feedback from sports enthusiasts, addressing a significant drawback in its multiview feature. The latest update now allows users to personalize their multiview experience by selecting the specific games they want to watch.
Since its introduction last spring, YouTube TV's multiview functionality has greatly enhanced the viewing experience for sports fans, enabling them to enjoy multiple games simultaneously without the need for additional TVs.
Google spokesperson Allison Toh confirmed the rollout of the new feature. She specifically mentioned that, as of now, the functionality is exclusive to NBA League Pass and men's and women's NCAA basketball.
Toh went on to express the company's broader vision, stating that they plan to gradually extend this capability to encompass a wider range of live sports over the next few months. The expansion aims to offer users a more versatile and tailored viewing experience across various sporting events.
However, until now, The Verge reported that users have been limited to watching predetermined sets of games chosen by YouTube.
Despite the progress with the customizable multiview, there are still some constraints to consider. Although users can create their bundle of preferred games, they are restricted to choosing from a predefined list.
Launching Multiview
The Multiview feature on YouTube TV enables users to enjoy multiple games simultaneously on a single screen, and now the platform appears to be enhancing this experience with the introduction of "Build a Multiview."
9To5Google reported that the debut of Multiview took place last year during March Madness, offering viewers the ability to stream up to four games concurrently from a set of predefined options.
Over time, YouTube TV has extended the feature's capabilities, incorporating non-sports content initially and subsequently expanding the range of available games, including the integration of NFL Sunday Ticket in recent months.
A notable development occurred in October, with Multiview now encompassing games from NBA League Pass as part of its expanding repertoire.
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As per Cord Cutters News, anticipations are high for the comprehensive inclusion of all presently broadcasted games within their specific sports or leagues in the provided lists.
However, the existing information on YouTube TV's help site, as of the current writing, points to challenges stemming from regional broadcast variations and limitations in server-side resources, suggesting that achieving this objective may face hurdles.
The overarching goal is to create a dynamic multiview that can showcase games from any sport or channel, with a passing consideration for the potential inclusion of Sunday Ticket for the 2024 NFL season.
Despite these lofty aspirations, the present focus lies on recognizing the existing constraints and making gradual strides toward the realization of this broader vision.
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