While you won’t find a dedicated Windows app for YouTube Music, you can still enjoy a desktop-like experience by building a Progressive Web App (PWA) with Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Accessing YouTube Music as if it were its own application makes it more convenient to play your favorite songs. In this guide you will learn how to set up YouTube Music for your Windows system.
What exactly is a Progressive Web App (PWA)?
A web-based application called PWA has characteristics that make it behave much like a native app, allowing you to “install” websites on your desktop. It oversees its own windowing system, distinct from your browser, yielding a more app-like aura.
Ways to Integrate YouTube Music as a PWA in Google Chrome
If you’re using Google Chrome, follow these steps to install YouTube Music:
- Open your Google Chrome browser and visit the YouTube Music page.
- In the address bar, you can visually identify a monitor icon with a downward arrow. Click on it.
- A pop-up query will be shown asking whether you want to set up the app. Touch the ‘Install’ button.
- YouTube Music will now start in an independent, separate window. You are also able to pin it on the taskbar for ease of access.
How to Remove the YouTube Music PWA from Chrome
- Open the app.
- Click the three-dot icon found in the upper right-hand corner.
- Hit ‘Uninstall’ to eliminate the application from your computer.
How to Set Up YouTube Music as a PWA through Microsoft Edge
For Microsoft Edge users, the process is just as simple:
- Access Microsoft Edge and go to YouTube Music’s site.
- Click on the three squares with a plus (+) in the address bar.
- A prompt will require your confirmation for installation. Click “Install”.
- YouTube Music will appear as an autonomous window, much like a typical app.
- To positionalize it to the taskbar, click the right button on the app icon in the taskbar and then opt for “Pin”.
To Uninstall the YouTube Music PWA in Edge
- Open the app.
- Click the three-dot menu found in the top right corner.
- Head to “Application Settings” and decide on “Uninstall”.
Conclusion
Making a desktop app of YouTube Music using a (Progressive Web App) is a simple and powerful method to gain access to your favorite music, bypassing the need to use a web browser constantly. Regardless of whether you use Chrome or Edge, the protocol is fast and doesn’t need any coding or intricate setup. Now Windows users have the enjoyment of a speedy YouTube Music desktop app!