{"id":41662,"date":"2022-07-30T16:09:40","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=41662"},"modified":"2022-07-30T16:09:41","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:09:41","slug":"how-to-turn-youtube-dark-mode-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-youtube-dark-mode-on","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn YouTube Dark Mode on"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f43fbbec7dc\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f43fbbec7dc\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f43fbbec7dc\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-youtube-dark-mode-on\/#How_to_Turn_YouTube_Dark_Mode_on\" title=\"How to Turn YouTube Dark Mode on\">How to Turn YouTube Dark Mode on<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-youtube-dark-mode-on\/#YouTubes_dark_mode_reduces_glare\" title=\"YouTube&#8217;s dark mode reduces glare\">YouTube&#8217;s dark mode reduces glare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-youtube-dark-mode-on\/#It_helps_reduce_power_consumption\" title=\"It helps reduce power consumption\">It helps reduce power consumption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-youtube-dark-mode-on\/#It_makes_colors_pop_more\" title=\"It makes colors pop more\">It makes colors pop more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Turn_YouTube_Dark_Mode_on\"><\/span>How to Turn YouTube Dark Mode on<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"left\" alt=\"how to turn youtube dark mode\" style=\"height:auto; max-width:39% width:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-height:201px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/2gysI0f.jpg\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you have been wondering how to turn YouTube dark mode on, you&#8217;re not alone. Dark mode reduces glare and power consumption on your device while making colors pop. The process is slightly different for Android devices, but the same general steps apply. To make YouTube appear in dark mode, open the app on your device and tap the Dark Mode toggle. Once you&#8217;ve done this, you can access YouTube in the dark mode.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTubes_dark_mode_reduces_glare\"><\/span>YouTube&#8217;s dark mode reduces glare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever struggled to watch a YouTube video, you may want to try its dark mode. This option can be found in your device&#8217;s settings, including the display and brightness. It can also be enabled for some apps. Using dark mode on your device is entirely up to your personal preference. You can also check if YouTube has a dark mode option for your device, and enable it through your YouTube settings.<\/p>\n<p>The YouTube app offers a dark mode feature that turns the background and menus black for better night viewing. This helps you get the most out of your video watching experience. The dark background will ensure that the app is less distracting and easier on your eyes. YouTube has been working hard to improve its apps and services, and this new feature may help you enjoy your videos in a more comfortable environment. However, it won&#8217;t protect your brain from conspiracy theories and eye strain.<\/p>\n<p>You can enable dark mode in YouTube by following the steps below. To enable the feature, first log in to your YouTube account. Click on the profile icon in the top right corner of the screen. From there, you will see a menu of options. Tap on &#8220;Settings,&#8221; which has a variety of options. Select &#8220;Appearance&#8221; and then click the dark mode setting. After making these changes, YouTube will be automatically adjusted to the new dark theme.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_helps_reduce_power_consumption\"><\/span>It helps reduce power consumption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube recently added a new feature to its app, YouTube dark mode, to help reduce power consumption. YouTube&#8217;s dark mode reduces the brightness of the screen by up to 60% and can improve battery life by reducing the strain on your eyes at night. The new feature also improves your immersive viewing experience, making it more comfortable to watch videos at night. Learn how YouTube dark mode can improve your battery life and increase the longevity of your smartphone.<\/p>\n<p>To enable the Dark theme, you&#8217;ll need to be signed into your Google account. Click on your profile icon, and then select &#8216;Dark theme.&#8217; Once you&#8217;re signed in, toggle the Dark theme switch to the on position. Once you&#8217;re done, you&#8217;ll have to repeat this procedure for each browser you use. It&#8217;s best to enable YouTube&#8217;s Dark theme whenever possible if you want to reduce your power consumption.<\/p>\n<p>Google Play&#8217;s &#8220;Battery&#8221; feature doesn&#8217;t account for the effect of dark mode on battery life. The current &#8220;Battery&#8221; option ignores the content on screen and doesn&#8217;t account for its effect on battery life. Hu and his team came up with a new way to calculate battery life by factoring in the effects of dark mode. This tool will be made available to developers of Android apps and platform vendors by the end of this year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_makes_colors_pop_more\"><\/span>It makes colors pop more<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube has finally rolled out a dark theme for their mobile app. Similar to dark mode on desktop computers, YouTube&#8217;s dark mode lets you watch videos with a more muted color palette. Using YouTube&#8217;s dark theme is as simple as toggle it on in your settings. It also helps you save battery life. If you use YouTube on a laptop or desktop computer, YouTube dark mode will reduce screen brightness. In addition, it will save your eyes from straining as the light will make all colors more pronounced.<\/p>\n<p>Among the many benefits of dark mode on YouTube is that it makes videos stand out. It lets you focus on the action, not on the drab background of the videos. This feature is particularly useful for low-resolution videos, since white pixels consume more battery power than black pixels. Besides making videos look better, YouTube dark mode will also save you battery life. Since white pixels take up more power than black pixels, you&#8217;ll be able to watch videos for longer and save more battery life.<\/p>\n<p>The dark mode on YouTube is much easier to activate now, and it creates better contrast than previous versions. Moreover, the colors are more vibrant and contrasty. It&#8217;s an excellent choice for night viewing. Additionally, YouTube&#8217;s dark mode can help users with glare reduction, which can be an issue if you&#8217;re using a computer. 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