Pixel & Galaxy Watch users complain of a frustrating YouTube Music bug

• YouTube Music on Wear OS appears to have a playback bug with offline playlists.
• Several users complain that downloaded playlists stop working after the first song.
• There’s currently no permanent fix to the solution, and we’re waiting for Google to respond.

One of my main reasons for owning a Wear OS smartwatch is to give my attention span a break from the constant deluge of pet videos and AI slop on my phone. In addition to the liberating feeling, I can also feed my mind with music, podcasts, or audiobooks that I find enriching. And for that, YouTube Music is usually my preferred app. But a lot of folks with expectations similar to mine are hitting a bump in the road.

That’s because YouTube Music has been acting iffy for several Wear OS users. According to a host of accounts shared on Reddit, as well as one that Android Authority received via email, offline playback in YouTube Music has been a hassle on several Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch models.