YouTube testing cleaner TV app interface

[Candle]

YouTube is experimenting with a redesigned television app intended to simplify navigation and improve recommendations. The company says more users are watching long form content on televisions instead of mobile devices. Streaming platforms are starting to compete directly with traditional TV experiences.
https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/youtube-tv-app-update-2026/

https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/youtube-tv-app-update-2026/

[Builder]

The current TV app honestly feels cluttered

[StuckOnDestiny]

People absolutely use YouTube like television now

[NinaVrina]

Recommendations are either perfect or terrible

[SGHolly]

Would love fewer ads instead of redesigns