A volume normalization feature is now arriving for YouTube Music listeners on iOS and Android.

A smarter volume control

YouTube Music has started rolling out a new “Consistent volume” feature on both Android and iOS devices. Designed to reduce jarring volume shifts between tracks, this update aims to make listening smoother and more enjoyable- especially when you’re playing songs spanning a wide range of genres and styles.

This follows the rollout of a similar “Stable volume” feature that launched on the main YouTube app in 2023, and aligns YouTube Music with other major platforms like Spotify that already offers an ‘audio normalization’ feature.

What is “Consistent volume”?

“Consistent volume” helps level out the volume differences between tracks so that louder tracks don’t catch you off guard. While it won’t flatten dynamics (quiet songs are still quiet, loud songs are still loud), it does reduce unexpected jumps in volume caused by differences in recording or audio conversion.

Where to find the feature

Although “Consistent volume” may be enabled by default, you can manually enable the feature through the app’s settings. Here’s how you can access it across devices:

  • Android: Settings > Playback
  • iOS: Settings > Playback & restrictions
Image credits: 9to5Google

According to 9to5Google, you’ll need YouTube Music version 8.15 or newer. If you don’t see it yet, don’t worry- the rollout appears to be quite slow. Either that, or the feature is only in testing for some users, before expanding to more regions and devices.

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