Listening to music while navigating can make your travel experience more enjoyable. Therefore, Google Maps allows you to connect your YouTube Music account directly within the app so that you can control your songs without switching between apps. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to link YouTube Music to Google Maps.

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Integrating YouTube with Google Maps is a convenient feature that lets you enjoy your favorite tunes while following navigation directions. Here is how you can configure YouTube Music settings within Google Maps on any device:

  1. Open Google Maps and tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
  2. Tap on Settings .
  3. Swipe down and tap on Navigation settings .
  4. Select Assistant default media provider .
  5. Select YouTube Music under Your music services .
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This way you can successfully connect both platforms.

How to Control Music Playback in Google Maps

You can control your music playback directly within the Google Maps interface. Here’s how:

  1. Enter your destination in Google Maps and tap on Start .
  2. Tap on the music playback controls at the bottom of the navigation screen.
  3. Select any controls to play, pause, skip, or go back to previous tracks.
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Now enjoy your favorite tracks easily.