Why did YouTube Premium subscribers see ads?

YouTube Premium subscribers encountered unexpected mid-playlist advertisements due to a glitch affecting YouTube Music playback on Google Home and Nest devices.

What other issues did YouTube Music users experience?

Users also reported long pauses before songs, low volume, casting problems, and issues with the YouTube Music algorithm.

Has Google fixed the YouTube Music ad problem?

Yes, Google acknowledged the issue and has since reported that the problem has been resolved for YouTube Music users on Google Home devices.

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YouTube Premium Ads Plague Users Despite Subscription

22 Feb

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Summary

Premium subscribers encountered unexpected mid-playlist advertisements.
The issue affected users listening to YouTube Music on Google Home devices.
Google acknowledged the problem and has since reported it resolved.

YouTube Premium Ads Plague Users Despite Subscription

YouTube Premium subscribers experienced an unwelcome return of advertisements this week, contrary to their paid ad-free subscription. The glitch primarily impacted users utilizing YouTube Music on Google Home and Nest smart devices. Reports indicated these ads appeared mid-playlist, causing significant disruption.

Beyond advertisements, users also reported other issues such as extended pauses before songs began, reduced audio volume, and problems with casting functionality. Some users also noted difficulties with the YouTube Music algorithm, with one user indicating they had experienced persistent problems for a year, leading to account cancellation.