#FOSS replacements for the #YouTubeAPP that comes preinstalled in #android operating systems to watch videos broadcasted by #youTube are #newPipe or #pipePipe.
Apparently you can add to those alternative #APP's #peerTube server to watch videos published in the #fediVerse as well.
One of the main advantages of these APP's as of now is that they allow you to easily download video or audio in different formats.
NewPipe on f-Droid.org
PipePipe on f-Droid.org
DuckDuckGo AI answer about how to setup NewPipe to Open YouTube Links by default
To ensure that YouTube links open in the NewPipe app on your Android device, follow these steps:
Step-by-Step Instructions
Access Android Settings
Open your device's Settings app.
Navigate to Apps
Scroll down and select Apps or Applications.
Select Default Apps
Tap on Default apps or App settings.
Open Supported Links
Find and select Opening links.
Configure NewPipe
Locate NewPipe in the list of apps.
Enable the option to Open supported links.
Disable YouTube App
Find the YouTube app in the same settings.
Disable the option for Open supported links to prevent it from overriding NewPipe.
Additional Tips
Testing the Setup: After making these changes, test by clicking on a YouTube link from any app (like a browser or messaging app) to ensure it opens in NewPipe.
Using NewPipe: If you encounter issues, ensure you have the latest version of NewPipe installed from a trusted source like F-Droid.
By following these steps, you can modify your settings so that YouTube links automatically open in the NewPipe app, enhancing your viewing experience while maintaining privacy.Google AI Overview about how to use NewPipe with peerTube
Yes, you can add custom PeerTube instances to PipePipe (as it inherits core NewPipe-based service settings), though handling links and adding arbitrary domain wildcards has specific limitations.
How PeerTube Instances Work in PipePipe
• Manage Instances: You can view, add, or delete PeerTube instances within the app's settings (typically under content or service settings, similar to NewPipe's structure).
• Adding Custom Links/Wildcards: You cannot use wildcard domains (such as *.tube or *.peertube) or add arbitrary system-level URL handlers on Android at runtime. Android's link-handling rules only permit hosts explicitly declared in the app manifest.
• Built-in Plugins: PipePipe supports built-in and modular services for PeerTube, allowing you to interact with specific supported or manually input instance URLs rather than a universal database of every server on the network.
@newpipe group on lemmy in the fediVerse
Link to the newPipe webpage