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YouTube Premium Ads Plague Users Despite Subscription
22 Feb
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 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.
Google initially acknowledged an issue with YouTube Music playback on certain Google Home devices, stating it was under investigation. Subsequently, a follow-up comment from Google confirmed the problem had been resolved and requested users to flag any lingering issues. This situation occurs as Google is undergoing an overhaul of its smart home ecosystem.
