Have you ever wanted to watch two YouTube videos at the same time, side by side, in the same browser tab? In this guide, I will show you how to use the YouTube ViewSync tool to play multiple YouTube videos simultaneously.
Why YouTube Pauses One Video When Another Starts
By default, YouTube does not allow you to watch two videos at the same time in the same browser tab. You would need to have two browser tabs open to watch two videos at the same time. However, there is a workaround if you would like to watch two YouTube videos at the same time in the same browser tab, and that’s by using the YouTube ViewSync tool.
You can also use the YouTube ViewSync app to do this on mobile.
What Is YouTube ViewSync?
YouTube ViewSync is a tool that allows you to play multiple YouTube videos at the same time, side by side. There can be a few reasons you might want to do this. For example, perhaps you want to listen to music or binaural beats while you also watch YouTube workout guides, listen to a podcast, or watch the news at the same time.
How to Use ViewSync for Multiple Videos?
Using YouTube ViewSync is fairly easy. If you are on a desktop, go to viewsync.net.
Press the plus sign and paste a YouTube URL into the field to add a YouTube video. If you would like to add more YouTube vidoes to play at the same time, simply click the plus sign in the new box that appears and add another video, and repeat the process for more videos.
Then, click on Test Audio to test the audio. If you can hear audio, press the ViewSync button (step 3), after which a URL will appear below. Copy and paste this URL into your browser bar, where you will be able to watch all YouTube videos at once and even control playback for all videos with a single button at the bottom.
If you are on an Android device, you can use the ViewSync Pro: Multi Tube View app. It works similarly. Just copy and paste the URLs into the app and then open them all in a new window, where you can stream all of them at once.
Can You Watch Two YouTube Videos on Different Devices?
Yes, you can watch two YouTube videos on different devices, even using the same account. Ironically, though, if you upgrade to YouTube Premium, you are limited to one streaming device at a time unless you subscribe to the Family plan, although you can still stream on a second device using a different account.
You can also stream two YouTube videos on two different browser tabs on a desktop device.
YouTube ViewSync is more useful when you actually want to play multiple videos side by side, on the same screen and in the same tab. Otherwise, you can easily stream your binaural beats on your phone while watching a workout video on your desktop, for example.
Tips for Smooth Multi-Video Streaming
When streaming multiple videos at once, whether you are using YouTube ViewSync or multiple devices or browser tabs, you may experience buffering issues. Make sure you have a stable internet connection; move closer to the Wi-Fi router if your connection is weak. If you are using a mobile device, consider switching to Wi-Fi for a faster connection and to avoid using up your mobile data plan, if you do not have an unlimited data plan.
Conclusion
I hope this YouTube multitasking guide was helpful! Through ViewSync’s playback features, you can watch multiple YouTube videos at the same time, side by side, in a single browser tab, allowing you to multitask or compare two videos easily.
