YouTube Premium users can now enjoy a new feature called “Smart Downloads,” allowing them to automatically download recommended Shorts for offline viewing. This feature has been available for long-form videos and is now being tested with Shorts.
Here’s what you need to know about Smart Downloads for Shorts:
– To access this feature, YouTube Premium users can go to the Your Premium benefits section in the YouTube app and select the Try experimental new features option.
– Once enabled, Smart Downloads will automatically download recommended Shorts based on the user’s recent viewing history.
– Currently, users can only have one YouTube Experiment active at a time, so trying out Smart Downloads may remove you from other experiments.
– While this feature has been available to some users since April, it is now being rolled out to a wider audience. YouTube Premium members can test it until July 15.
Smart Downloads for Shorts is designed to help users save data and watch videos offline. As YouTube continues to experiment with new features, user feedback will determine whether this feature becomes permanent. If you’re interested in keeping Smart Downloads for Shorts, be sure to try it out and provide feedback.
Stay tuned for more updates on new features and improvements from YouTube as they strive to enhance the user experience.
