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YouTube Connected TV Engagement

Alphabet Inc. · 2026-10-30 · Importance 20 · Surprise 24

Ads shown on living-room TVs accounted for more than one-third of YouTube advertising revenue, indicating the importance of connected-TV viewing to YouTube’s advertising mix. Alphabet reportedly said YouTube remained the leading streaming platform in the United States by watch time. The reporting highlights television viewing as a significant distribution channel for YouTube and a broader part of the entertainment ecosystem.

Key facts

• Ads played on living room TVs accounted for more than one-third of YouTube ad revenue. source
• Alphabet said YouTube maintains the No. 1 position among streaming platforms in the US by watch time. source