If you love listening to music, Google has launched a dedicated YouTube Music app for Chromebooks. This app lets you enjoy your favorite tunes directly on your Chromebook. However, it does not support downloading music for offline listening.
Still, there is a way to use YouTube Music offline. In this guide, we will discuss how to install YouTube Music on a Chromebook and use it offline. So, without further ado, let’s get started.
Install YouTube Music on Chromebook
There are two ways to install YouTube Music on a Chromebook. One way is to use the Chrome browser, which allows you to install the YouTube Music PWA (Progressive Web App). The other way is to use the Google Play Store, which allows you to install both the YouTube Music PWA and the Android version of YouTube Music.
The Android app version offers the ability to download and store music locally, so Google has made both options available for Chromebook users.
Here, we will discuss both methods for installing YouTube Music on a Chromebook.
1. Using Google Chrome
The Chrome browser has a feature that allows you to create a PWA (Progressive Web App) version of any website. Using this feature, you can also install YouTube Music on your Chromebook. Here’s how:
1. Open the Google Chrome browser and visit music.youtube.com
2. Click on the three-dot icon to open the overlay menu and select the Save and Share option.
3. Choose the Install YouTube Music option, from the context menu that appears.
4. You will get an Install app prompt on your browser. Click the Install button to install the YouTube Music PWA.
2. Using Play Store
However, if this method does not work for you, you can download and install the YouTube Music PWA or the Android version through the Google Play Store. To do this, make sure that Google Play Store support is enabled on your Chromebook.
After that, follow these steps to install it:
1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Click on the search bar, type YouTube Music for Chromebook, and select it from the search results.
Note: If you want to install the Android version, select the YouTube Music application.
3. Click on the Install button and wait for the process to complete.
4. To use it, open the app and sign in with your Google account.
How to Pin YouTube Music on Chromebook Shelf
To easily and quickly access YouTube Music on your Chromebook, you can pin it to the Chromebook Shelf. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the YouTube Music app.
2. Once the app is open, right-click on its icon in the Shelf at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select the Pin option, from the context menu that appears.
That’s it! This is how you install and use YouTube Music on your Chromebook. However, if you are facing any issues with the application, you can check out our guide on fixing YouTube Music not working on Chromebook.
