YouTube TV’s multi-viewing system is getting a major upgrade, allowing viewers to mix and match channels

YouTube TV has slowly expanded its multi-viewing feature over the past few years, which initially allowed sports fans to watch up to four channels simultaneously on one screen. Soon, viewers will finally have the opportunity to watch any content they choose.

In his annual letter published on Wednesday, YouTube CEO Neil Mohan revealed that the platform will soon offer a “fully customizable multi-view” experience. This upgrade aims to provide greater personalization by allowing viewers to create their own multiple viewing layouts, tailoring their screens to their individual interests across sports, news, entertainment and more.

​YouTube TV debuted its multi-view feature for sports broadcasts in 2023, allowing fans to watch multiple matches at once. The feature later expanded to include other categories, such as news and weather, although it was initially limited to a select list of pre-selected channels, including CNN, MSNBC, HGTV, and Food Network. Later, YouTube TV began testing a way for a small group of users to customize the channels they wanted to watch side by side without restrictions.

This new capability is expected to attract families and large families with diverse viewing preferences, as it allows watching different genres together on one screen.

To try Multi View, press the down button on your remote, then look for the Multi View icon or the View Multi View option and select it. From there, you can choose up to three more live channels to add to your screen.

Additionally, Mohan highlighted YouTube TV’s upcoming launch of genre-specific channel packs, designed to give subscribers more flexibility over the content they pay for. For example, viewers can choose specialized packages focused on sports, news, family programming or entertainment, and customize their subscriptions to suit their interests and potential cost savings.

However, YouTube TV has not shared much about these packages, such as how much they will cost or when they will be released. We can likely expect more information to be announced in the coming months as the platform prepares for the rollout.