YouTube Premium facts for kids
YouTube Premium is a special service from YouTube. It lets you watch videos without any ads popping up. You can also download videos to your phone or tablet. This means you can watch them later, even when you are not connected to the internet. Another cool feature is playing videos in the background while you use other apps.
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What is YouTube Premium?
YouTube Premium is a paid subscription. It gives you an improved way to experience YouTube. It removes advertisements from almost all videos. This service also lets you play videos even when your screen is off. You can also listen to music videos while using other apps.
How YouTube Premium Started
This service first launched on November 14, 2014. It was called Music Key back then. It only offered ad-free music videos. Later, on October 31, 2015, it changed its name to YouTube Red. At this point, it offered ad-free viewing for all YouTube videos, not just music.
On May 17, 2018, the service was renamed again to YouTube Premium. At the same time, a separate service called YouTube Music also returned.
Cool Features of YouTube Premium
A YouTube Premium subscription gives you several benefits across YouTube and its apps.
Watch Videos Without Ads
One of the best parts is watching videos without any advertisements. This works on the YouTube website and all its mobile apps. This includes apps like YouTube Music, YouTube Gaming, and YouTube Kids.
Download Videos for Offline Watching
You can save videos to your device. This lets you watch them later without needing an internet connection. This is great for long trips or when you are in places with no Wi-Fi.
Play Videos in the Background
With YouTube Premium, you can play videos in the background. This means you can listen to a video's audio while using other apps on your phone. You can also listen when your screen is turned off.
Exclusive Shows and Movies
YouTube Premium also offers special shows and movies. These are called YouTube Originals. They are created by some of YouTube's biggest creators. These shows are only available to subscribers.
See also
In Spanish: YouTube Premium para niños
