Google has a released a big update for its YouTube iOS app that adds a “send to TV “.

This is Google’s version of AirPlay. It’s an open protocol that’s in Google TV, Xbox, PS3, and some new HDTV sets. Once you’ve paired with the device, the YouTube iOS app becomes a remote for discovering and playing back videos on the big screen.

Tapping a new button in the YouTube app quickly connects you with a device that supports Google’s platform. You can still use AirPlay to pair an iOS device with an Apple TV, and the Apple TV has a built-in YouTube app.

I like having options and lets hope other apps follow Google.