Waymo adds YouTube Music support, new ‘My car’ tab

Waymo now supports YouTube Music as its third streaming provider. Meanwhile, the Waymo app now has a “My car” tab.

Google’s streaming service joins the original iHeartRadio integration and Spotify (introduced in August). Once rolled out, you can connect via a QR code in the autonomous vehicle or via the mobile client:

• Open the Waymo app on your phone.
• Go to Account and select Music.
• Tap Spotify or YouTube Music to connect.

Waymo’s YouTube Music support will let you select playlists in your library. 

Speaking of the Android and iOS app, we’re seeing a new “My car” tab between My trip (which gets a new icon) and Feedback. This new page lets you access Cabin controls to adjust the temperature, fan (Auto, Low, Medium, High, or Off), and Audio settings. The latter was introduced in August to adjust Balance & fade, Subwoofer, Bass, and Treble. 

This page also lets you set a unique car ID (initial) and color, as well as other Preferences:

• Unlock automatically: When you get near the car, it’ll use Bluetooth to unlock
• Cabin themes: Allow screen and audio changes for holidays and special events
• Accessibility settings

Waymo One is currently available in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, while the cars can be accessed in Atlanta and Austin through Uber. It’s coming next to Miami and Washington, DC.