Google Acknowledges YouTube Quality Issues: What’s Happening and What You Need to Know
If you’ve been experiencing frustratingly low video quality on YouTube, especially on your iPhone, computer, or smart TV, you’re not alone. Recent reports indicate that YouTube videos are defaulting to as low as 144p resolution, causing disruptions in streaming quality. Users attempting to switch to higher resolutions like 1080p or 4K are encountering buffering issues or automatic downgrading back to lower settings.
The problem appears to be more prevalent among iOS users, desktop web browsers, and viewers using the YouTube smart TV app, while Android users seem to be facing fewer disruptions. Interestingly, these issues seem to have surfaced shortly after a recent update to the YouTube iOS app, suggesting a possible link between the update and the degraded viewing experience.
Fortunately, Google has taken notice of these issues and addressed them on their YouTube support page. A member of Google’s YouTube team has officially recognized the problem of “Video and Shorts Playing in Low Quality on iOS” as a Known Issue. Despite the focus on iOS devices, the acknowledgment extends to desktop browsers and Smart TVs as well.
In response to user concerns, Google has assured its users that they are actively investigating the matter and are committed to finding a solution promptly. They have pledged to keep users informed through updates on the support page as they work towards resolving the issue. This transparency from Google indicates that a fix may be on the horizon with an upcoming app update.
In the meantime, if you’ve been grappling with subpar video quality on YouTube, rest assured that Google is aware of the situation and is working towards a resolution. Keep an eye out for updates and improvements that should enhance your viewing experience across different devices, ensuring that you can enjoy high-quality content on YouTube without interruptions.