Speed up or slow down YouTube videos

You can play a video at different speeds or fast forward and rewind videos on many devices.

1. Go to a video.
2. Tap the video once, then tap Settings .
3. Tap Playback speed.
4. Select the speed at which you'd like the video to play.

To fast forward or rewind a video by 10 seconds:

• To rewind, double-tap the left side of the video-screen.
• To fast-forward, double-tap the right side of the screen.

To fast forward a video at 2 times speed:

1. Tap and hold anywhere on the video.
2. To stop fast forwarding, lift your finger.

Learn about features that help you control your viewing experience on YouTube

Smart TVs & streaming devices

1. On a video’s watch page, select Settings .
2. Select Speed.
3. Select the speed at which you’d like the video to play.