Low bandwidth? How you can set download quality on YouTube
What's the story
YouTube's "Quality Preference for Downloads" function enables users to choose the optimal video quality for their downloads, enhancing their offline viewing experience while efficiently managing data usage. This tutorial offers a simple step-by-step guide on how to access and use this feature on Android devices, so users can easily enjoy their favorite videos offline in the quality they want.
Settings menu
Accessing download settings
After opening the YouTube app and logging into your account, click on your profile picture at the bottom right corner of the screen. This will open a new menu. In this menu, you will see a gear icon that represents settings. Clicking on it will take you to a crucial step in customizing your download preferences, signifying progress in gaining control over how you save videos offline.
Quality selection
Setting your preferred quality
Scroll down in the settings menu until you find the Downloads option and click on it. You will now see various options including Download quality. You can choose from low, medium, high, or "ask each time." Choosing one of these will set the video quality for all your future downloads. This is a handy feature for those who want to save storage space on their device or data usage.
Additional preferences
Managing data usage and downloads
In addition to download quality, you can choose to only download videos over Wi-Fi to save mobile data. Toggle this setting on or off as needed. Changes in these settings are saved automatically, streamlining future downloads. This provides a tailored offline viewing experience, optimizing video quality and data management effectively.