Frustrated by that earworm you can’t quite name? YouTube has embarked on an innovative experiment that promises to transform the way users discover music on its platform. YouTube Music is rolling out a handy new feature for users. Soon, you’ll be able to hum, whistle, or sing a melody directly into the app, and it will try to identify the song that’s been stuck in your head.
Key Highlights:
- Eliminates the frustration of not remembering a song’s name or lyrics
- Will function similarly to Google’s existing hum-to-search technology
- May not be initially available to all users on every device
- Will likely expand to include iOS devices
YouTube Music is taking music search to a whole new level. The platform is currently testing a new feature that will eliminate the age-old problem of an unknown tune circling relentlessly through your mind. The “hum-to-search” capability will help users identify songs by simply humming, whistling, or singing a few bars of the melody.
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This feature draws on technology similar to Google’s existing hum-to-search option, which is baked into the main Google app and Google Assistant. Google’s machine learning algorithms compare your humming to a vast database of song “fingerprints,” attempting to find the closest match.
While testing is underway for Android devices, YouTube Music plans to bring hum-to-search to iOS in the future. However, it may take time for the feature to reach universal availability.
How to Use the Hum-to-Search Feature
Using the new feature is expected to be straightforward:
- Open the YouTube Music app.
- Tap the search icon.
- Select the “Search a Song” option.
- Hum, whistle, or sing for approximately 10-15 seconds.
- YouTube Music will generate a list of potential matches.
The ease of identifying songs by humming opens up new avenues for users to explore music, underscoring YouTube’s commitment to enhancing user engagement and satisfaction through technological innovation.
