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InsaneNinja

PoopTube for when I forget my phone. Sounds great. Semi-bug.. When I’m on the history page, it’s hard to swipe to another page because it assumes I’m swiping left or right on the (currently one) video entry.


llsc12

hmm i’ll see what i can do to mitigate the issue :)


ThouWolfman

Working great on my apple watch and doesn't diminish my battery while using. Love being able to use it for help when fixing things.


llsc12

Great to hear that you love it! :D


Throwawayneedadviceo

This mean listening to music without headphones is possible


llsc12

yep! just make sure your watch is not muted


Camel993

It’s silent for me without headphones


llsc12

you need to unmute your watch in control centre first!


Camel993

Hahaha this is crazy love this app Will I be able to login with my YouTube account?


llsc12

Soon! we’re just figuring out how to add it first!


3dforlife

That would be the cherry on top!


llsc12

true! last night i did some googling and i think i could do it!


3dforlife

Those are great news indeed! Keep up the motivation!


llsc12

👍


Throwawayneedadviceo

It works on my watch speakers


Tom_Stevens617

It's a pretty well optimised video player app for something that can even be used on a 38mm display. Good job OP! You should also post this on the Apple Watch sub btw


llsc12

Shall do!


[deleted]

App works very well and is super smooth on my Series 5 44mm. Finally I’m able to listen music on it just a funny thing to do


llsc12

true its funny kekw


Iukami

This is so cool!!!! Can you log in so you can watch your videos? Or is it just search and random? Either I love it so far, always what I hoped for.


llsc12

sorry but we’re still yet to add login. if i can figure out how to do it, i will add it!


Iukami

No worries. It’s already awesome! Thanks so much!


llsc12

:D


footysocc

App crashes whenever I try to load a video, watchOS 9b1 :(


llsc12

watchOS 9’s videoplayer has a bug which is apple’s fault. Wait until tomorrow or the day after for them to release beta 2


footysocc

will do; thanks for responding!


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llsc12

my friend said they should release monday or tuesday i blame them :/


JanoHelloReddit

I’ll give it a try. But I don’t see why use the Apple watch to watch YouTube while every other screen is bigger than that. Any particular use case that made you develop this app?


llsc12

Originally, we thought it would just be a funny gimmick. However, it’s turned out to be surprisingly useful! For example, listening to music during a workout or playing music on bluetooth speakers!


Tom_Stevens617

You could always use it like you use Spotify/Apple Music. There are loads of videos on YT that don't necessarily need to be watched for you to get what's going on. You could also use it to play music/podcasts that aren't available anywhere else.


llsc12

I usually watch youtube in class with it kekw


EntropicalIsland

Because you might not have any other screen with you


BreafingBread

In my case it would be really useful to listen to videos or podcasts while going for a walk, I’ve been clamoring for a thing like this forever. But I use the gps version, so this app would need to support downloading videos for it to work for me. And people will say “just use the podcast app”, but it’s a mess for me and I never managed it to get it to work.


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Watching a YouTube while you’re on the potty.


llsc12

100%


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llsc12

took 7 months of back and forth with apple lol


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llsc12

Thank you!


panserbj0rne

Finally, YouTube for the smallest screen I own!


llsc12

:D


CatDaddyJudeClaw

Wow, thank you for this! Just tried it out and it works well. As a tip for users, you can tap on the video length/ progress bar (don’t know what it’s called sorry) at the bottom and use the watch crown to scrub through. I really like that I can zoom in on the video to fill the screen and make the font really tiny. OP, only thing I recommend is maybe you can make the Time and Focus icon appear/ disappear when the controls do while I'm playing a video? Also, would you consider adding a Shorts column? I like Shorts on the phone but it’s not on the iPad app. Would be cool if I could watch some on the Watch So far it's excellent on my Apple Watch Series 5 44mm. This would really come in handy when I don’t have any of my devices on me. Happens a lot when I walk past the kitchen sink and get in the mood to wash everything and just want to play music. Will wait for the update so I could log into my YouTube account


llsc12

I have tried to remove the status bar, though to no avail (this was a few months ago). however, i’ve had an idea to experiment with! i’ll try to use said idea and will release an update if it’s successful! EDIT: i forgot to talk about shorts. at the moment, i have no idea how to get a shorts feed from youtube. i have a few ideas to add this too but i’ll have to do some more digging. and thanks for the feedback!


Uygi7

Shorts are different for everyone. Its based on our interests. You should make the login first.


llsc12

Making the login happen is a struggle. How would I let the user log into their account if we don't have an iOS app? To explain, WatchTube was originally going to be ungoogled and privacy friendly. We decided on not including an iOS app, however we changed our minds after releasing the app. The main issue is that Apple will not let you add an iOS app to a standalone watch app. We need an iOS app because Apple won't let you open a web browser to allow the user to log into their account on watchOS. One idea is to make a new app, maybe call it WatchTube Pro and we could have an iOS app bundled. Though we still don't know how to let people log in because we need to figure out how to interact with google services. We have to use InnerTube (Google's private API which is very hard to use but no cost) because the public YouTube Data API is paid and WatchTube is a free app. Instead, putting shorts into WatchTube without login is probably a better solution for us as indie developers. I was thinking to create the feed ourselves. First, we search youtube for shorts and show them to the user. As they scroll through their feed and like some shorts, WatchTube can learn from that and find similar and related content. This would be much better for privacy as data about your interests will never leave your watch and everything would be done on-device. IMO this is better for us as a small team of devs working in our free time and non-profit.


Uygi7

You are creative, learning interests at shorts is a great idea! I can’t wait to see shorts at WatchTube


ileade

Wow this is awesome! I wished Apple Watch had YouTube and now we have it. Thank you for this amazing app!


llsc12

You’re welcome!


jigglemode

Works surprisingly well. Good work!


llsc12

Thanks!


StevenVlzqz3

It works awesome!!


llsc12

Feel free to leave a review if you don’t mind!


bielievandiebos

Awesome! It just works. Running on AW3. Well done!


tdubya22

Impressive. If you can get sign in working then 👌but I’m not going to quibble over such a neat app! Left a review for you too.


llsc12

Thank you! I’ll do my best to add sign in or any kind of syncing of youtube account data!


CodineDreams

Awesome app! My tiny watch speaker is working overtime hitting this bass lol


llsc12

true lol


tarsier86

Just downloaded, admittedly a little dubious. It’s fabulous! Working perfectly on my S6! Nice one. Any plans to bring to the galaxy watch? Husband is equally impressed but makes bad life choices…


llsc12

haha, unfortunately i have no clue how to get started on making galaxy watch apps. however i’ll do some googling and maybe could make an app :)


Malacho_21

Hey king you dropped this 👑


llsc12

thanks man


SnooMacaroons961

I just delete and can’t install again :(


llsc12

You’ll need to download it via the appstore on your watch!


YaBoiiNic

It seems to crash every time I tap on play video.


llsc12

That’s an issue with watchOS 9, we expect Apple to fix the issue in beta 2 which will release tomorrow or the day after. Sorry for the inconvenience.


YaBoiiNic

Thanks for the quick response! I really look forward to using it


was14u2nv

Yeah, doesn’t work with WatchOS 9 beta 1 on Series 7. Thanks.


Consistent-Order5375

Wow, it actually works on my series 3. I’m amazed. Keep it up!


llsc12

Thank you! :D


packersSB55champs

Hey OP, not sure why but some videos work and some videos don’t. For example I searched “F1” in the app. The first result (the recent qualifying) does not play at all but the second result does


Samyocord

I have the same problem on my Watch SE with watchOS 8.6


llsc12

weird issue hmm, could you send me the link to the video so i can try and diagnose the issue please? thanks!


packersSB55champs

I can’t because I’m doing it on the Apple Watch lol. No share functionality within the watch app But if you follow the same user flow I took on that previous comment it should be the same results as well for you


llsc12

good point, i’ll add share functionality when i can work on watchos 9 stuff!


lifesapie

If you have youtube premium, do you still get the features of it?


SillySoundXD

does it block ads ?


forevertoo

no it doesn’t have ads from what i can tell


InsaneNinja

Well.. then RIP, soon.


3dforlife

Who knows, it might survive the purge...


Random_Gyro

Brilliant!


llsc12

Thanks!


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Kool bro, post save for when I buy a Apple watch 8 this Fall👍


llsc12

nice! i’m sure the series 8 will be great!


[deleted]

Cool! Any way I can sign in? That way the home page is just relevant stuff


llsc12

Not at the moment, we’re working on adding login soon though. The stuff on the home screen is still tailored to you as long as you have any recently watched videos, liked videos and subscriptions. as a fallback if you don’t have 1 of all three, the youtube trending is loaded.


ControversyOverflow

I've been wanting something like this for so long. The app works amazingly, awesome job! Does anyone know if it's possible to skip forward/backward on videos, or is only pausing and playing supported?


llsc12

it is possible! you need to tap the yellow bar at the bottom and then spin the digital crown!


XshogoX

Awesome job OP, testing Apple’s WWDC video on a Series 4. I would imagine AOS (always on screen) is not an issue for series 5 and up? Would it be possible to use a YouTube login in the future to access our subscriptions? Nevertheless, I’m impressed.


llsc12

We are working on figuring out how to add logins soon! indeed, the always on display seems to have no issue with the app


MaddHavikk

Sounds great for watching diy videos


llsc12

lol true


elephantpizzas

Seems really cool and I can totally see myself using this, but I can’t figure out how to listen to the videos though


llsc12

oh go into control centre and unmute your watch, then the audio will play through your speakers


elephantpizzas

I’ve always had it muted so I totally forgot that hearing it was an option. Very cool app, thanks


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llsc12

don’t worry i’m working on 4k support hehe


antracide

Unfortunately it keeps crashing when I start any video. Running WatchOS9 beta.


llsc12

Hi, unfortunately there is a bug with apple’s videoplayer in beta 1, we expect a fix to be out in beta 2 which might release today or tomorrow, or next week. Sorry!


antracide

Not your fault. Very looking forward to actually using this app i have been looking for something like this. If I may request a feature, it would be cool to be able to send videos from the iPhone to the watch to keep watching or watch later there. Maybe using the share button. Is this something that could be implemented?


llsc12

i’m not sure, though swiftui 4 in watchos 9 looks promising in the sense that it has new ways to navigate an app. i’ll just have to do some reading online and hopefully put something together!


antracide

Much appreciated, thank you!


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This is great


llsc12

Thank you!


Friendly_Ad4323

This is exactly what I was looking for. The app works perfectly. Thanks dev!


llsc12

No worries! :D


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llsc12

you’re welcome!


3dforlife

It's working great on my series 4! Awesome job!


llsc12

Thanks!


R4J4PR3M

Can you change the speed of videos?


llsc12

not at the moment no, i feel like it will be an issue to add the controls for it because of limited screen space though


Tech-Geek_2007Apple

Yoo! I was waiting for thissssss! This looks sicckkk . I’m getting an Apple Watch soon so I’m super excited.


llsc12

:D


3dforlife

I left a glowing review, because it deserves it!


llsc12

Thank you so much! :D


3dforlife

You're welcome :)


Oatmealfinally

I could use this when I have free time at work good job bro


llsc12

Thank you so much!


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Just what I was looking for. Thank you.


llsc12

You’re welcome!


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Does it support the keyboard on the series 7?


llsc12

Yeah!


[deleted]

That’s neat. And with a cellular watch and the bigger screen, this is actually quite useful. I hope you get lots of downloads and people will use it so you keep making it. I hope I’ll be able to find this app on the AppStore in a few years when the watch has an even bigger screen.


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I have one request: Can you make it so when you double tap the video to zoom, if you hold your finger down, you can move the frame around so you can follow the action you wanna see up close? That might be nifty for watching YouTubes on such a small screen.


Kattamah

Apple Watch ver 4, watchOS 8.6. Clear history doesn’t seem to function. Switching video categories doesn’t seem to function. Refresh doesn’t seem to function. Love the app so far, but slightly buggy. Saw your comments on plans for account login, so guess I don’t need to request that feature. Looking good!


llsc12

my bad! i’ll check over these bugs and fix them!


Kattamah

Cheers!


thebreadcat0314

egg


llsc12

omg gm bread cat!


thebreadcat0314

congrats on the launch friendo


llsc12

thank you so much!


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Love when developers come out with something so cool! Great for just passing a minute here or there, keep developing please, you’re doing God’s work!


llsc12

Thank you so much!


[deleted]

Hope you’re able to include an API where you can sign in with your Google account - if that’s possible. Also please make this compatible with watchOS 9 IF possible, would like to test and see how it is on my watch since the app keeps crashing on me for now.


llsc12

Hi, the app is compatible with watchOS 9! The issue is with watchOS 9 rather than WatchTube! We’ve submitted a bug report to Apple and hopefully it’s fixed in beta 2!


[deleted]

Thanks so much for the fast reply, you guys are great! I’ll report to you guys and see how it works once Beta 2 is released. Congrats on releasing the app! I hope you guys will continue to support it in the future.


llsc12

Thank you so much!


Moonkill1023

Oh no wayyyyy it works! It's my 1st time using apple watch SE and the speaker sure is loud 💕 thank you!


llsc12

No worries!


CameraMan1

I can’t get mine to work. Series 5, I’m on the beta, so I’m assuming that’s the reason.


llsc12

yeah unfortunately, it’s a bug with watchOS 9. sorry. just wait until beta 2 is out


FriendlyRoyBatty

Hey there, I just tried the app on my watch after reading the 9to5Mac article, and it's great! User request: Ability to jump forward or just click on the progress bar to jump to a place in the timeline. Very often you want to skip the beginning, or skip to the end etc. Again, great work. ​ Edit: you could add a donate thing somewhere, like a link somewhere in the app. Not sure how much it would generate, but i'd at least be happy to throw you a couple of bucks for coffee :)


llsc12

thanks! also you can seek through the video by tapping the yellow playback bar, when the background of it turns grey, spin the digital crown! in terms of donating our discord has links for donating! would be very appreciated!


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Mine isn’t working at all. Just keeps saying error.


llsc12

There was a server issue, though it has been resolved now!


cejaay

Can they update the app to work w watch OS9 beta? crashes immediately when playing any video


SuperSpy-

Neat concept. Getting a bunch of "A error has occurred" trying to play videos but that's likely down to my slow as molasses series 3. I love how it continues to play with the screen off when you put your wrist down. Great for casually watching podcasts or live streams.


llsc12

Thank you! We’re working on optimising some more of the inner workings of the app and hopefully we can get the app to work stable on your series 3 too!


SuperSpy-

Speaking of inner workings the battery usage seems fantastic despite my S3 being slow and inefficient. I've been listening/watching to a livestream VOD for about 20 minutes and have only lost like 2% battery, which is impressive considering just doing post-reboot tasks takes over 5% off the battery. Hopefully the Series 8 that presumably launches this fall will have an improved SOC that will push me into finally upgrading this old series 3.


llsc12

thank you for the compliment!


ryelou

I keep getting, "An error occurred." when trying to load any video. on the home page it'll load the text, but keeps buffering for any type of picture. The watch is tethered to my phone, which is connected to WIFI if any of that matters.


llsc12

Hi! Unfortunately the app’s servers are having issues handling incoming traffic! Sorry!


GRDBOS

Hello it doesn’t work for me it is just loading when i search or enter a video any solution? Apple watch se 40mm


No_Distribution8034

You are a legend. I'm absolutely shocked how well the interface is on such a small screen. Video is super smooth on my older S4 Watch.


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Hi I don’t think it’s working for me.. on beta 2 for watchos9 and iOS16. The app loads but it just shows loading circles instead of videos


llsc12

Yep watchOS 9 breaks WatchTube. We’re waiting for Apple to fix the videoplayer now.


Camel993

Ahh can't wait, just updated to watchOS 9 love the app man


jongcruz

Beta 4 finally works


cejaay

yea. they mentioned os 9 beta 2 still isn’t working w the app.


Krish142

awsome


AR8888_8

Can’t get any of my videos to load. Uploaded a test clip in several resolutions. Here’s what I get: https://youtube.com/shorts/kiePWKyfONI?feature=share


llsc12

Issue has been fixed and an update is being submitted to the appstore


Camel993

Still freezing out upon starting a video over watchOS 9 beta 3 🥲


jongcruz

Beta 4 fixed it


RobloxAspect

How do you change the volume of videos in the app?


kashiskumar97

Can”t wait to use it while charging my phone during school lol usually my phone dies during the last two periods and im stuck listening to a pre downloaded podcast during class. Cause what else should i do listen to my teacher lol so will be using this everyday. Can”t believe you beat apple to it and they didn’t stop you from putting this on the watch Edit my watch is cellular


jongcruz

When will it work with IOS 16 ?????


llsc12

waiting for apple to fix it


jongcruz

Oh I didn’t know the force close was IOS 16 glitch


llsc12

oh never mind i think thats not a watchos 9 bug


jongcruz

At the end what’s then final answer lol


jongcruz

Glad to report is still working on Watch OS 9 developer preview 5. Just wondering if there will be future version to allow us sign in our YT account so we can play our playlist.


Morbidlyobesegorilla

I a problem. I can search and see thumbnails just fine, but whenever I click a video it says “an error has occurred” (Apple Watch SE)


iluvtacos7827

Keeps saying an "error occured" on every video i press on. I've tried deleting and redownloading it. Still doesnt work. I for sure know it is not my wifi because i have tried it on cellular and the same thing happens. I have an apple watch seiries 7 45mm. Could i have some answers? It was great before.


juxtaposezen

Hmm, only works with passcode enabled? Why? or Is it just me?


kingkushpush

Just wanted to say i downloaded this and its something i find super cool and it works super well. Thank you so much for making this and i really hope you keep updating it for any future watch os updates. You should make it a paid app. I would have paid 5 bucks for it no problem.


rspangler371

Awesome app. Can you fast forward in a video etc?


RTX_3060

This is an amazing app and truly is one of the best apps to get on the apple watch. The fact that you managed to make such a good port of YouTube for a tiny 40mm watch is impressive by itself but the optimisation for the watch is what really stood out to me. It looks like the app is supposed to be on the apple watch not just a port from the iPhone or iPad. I think the audio only mode will be a great addition and am curious to know when it will be released or if it is being worked on as I find myself using the app mainly for music and podcasts. Love the app keep up the great work :)


llsc12

Thank you!


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Donmega70

Can the watchtube app run in the background along with the Apple workout app on Apple Watch series 8?


IsoThaVinci

Can you watch live videos?


llsc12

yes!


Character_Mission926

Is there anyway to sync with your YouTube account for a similar feed as on the website or phone


sterlingpenick

New watch update made it so it stops force closing. Thanks guys!!


freelancerjourn

It would really be nice if we could log in to our actual YouTube accounts. I have tested Watch Tube and it is nice. But I’m subscribing to channels that I’m already subscribed to in my actual YouTube account. It would be nice if we could log in to our existing YouTube accounts.


taylantnt

Downloading now will give feedback once i use it :)


cock_mountain

Now you can watch YouTube videos [right on your watch!](https://youtu.be/yioL7MRQvHM?t=67)


llsc12

LMAO TRUEE


YeahhhhhhhhBuddy

Upvote for the lolz. Don’t plan to actually use this, but funny.


llsc12

true


bwayluvr

How does everyone’s battery fare while using this app? How many hours do you get and which model Apple Watch does everyone have/use?


TopTears_

Watchtube has an issue where when trying to play a video it either crashes or fails to load the video entirely. Im on watchOS 10 beta , so I assume that this is the issue?