YouTube TV offers a robust live TV streaming service and delivers a variety of on-demand content. With an intuitive interface and seamless integration, YouTube TV provides a comprehensive viewing experience on your Smart TV, making it easy to access your favorite shows, sports, news, and more with the click of a remote. This guide provides comprehensive instructions for installing YouTube TV on any Smart TV.
How to Install YouTube TV on Any Smart TV
Before you start setting up YouTube TV on your Smart TV, it’s crucial to identify your TV’s operating system. After that, choose the installation method that corresponds to your TV’s OS from the headings below to ensure a successful setup of the YouTube TV streaming service.
YouTube TV is accessible globally, but some of its content is restricted to certain regions. To watch such content, use NordVPN on your smart and cross geo-restrictions.
YouTube TV on Roku OS
The YouTube TV app is compatible with a variety of smart TV brands with Roku OS, including TCL, Toshiba, Hisense, JVC, Mi, and Insignia.
- Take the remote control & press the Home button.
- From the Home screen, scroll down and select the Streaming Channels section.
- Click on the Search option and search for YouTube TV.
- Pick the app from the search outcomes and hit the Add to Channel button.
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- Select the Go to Channels section and open the app on your TV screen.
YouTube TV on Fire OS
TVs from Hisense, JVC, Insignia, TCL, and Toshiba are equipped with the Fire OS, which streams YouTube TV effortlessly.
- Access the Home screen by turning on your Fire OS TV.
- Navigate and select the Find or Search icon.
- Enter YouTube TV in the required space using the on-screen keyboard.
- Choose the app from the search recommendations and click on Download.
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- When the installation is over, hit the Open button to launch it.
YouTube TV on Android OS
JVC, Hisense, TCL, Sony, Skyworth, Sharp, Toshiba, and Philips TV are integrated with Android OS, providing support for YouTube TV.
- Switch on your TV and head to the Apps section from the Home screen.
- Get into the Play Store and input YouTube TV in the search field.
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- Select the app and click on the Install button.
- Wait till the installation is complete and add the app to the Favorites tab for quick access.
YouTube TV on webOS
LG TVs are the sole brand running WebOS, and they support YouTube TV.
- From the LG TV Home screen, select the Apps or LG Content Store tab.
- Choose the Search tab and look for the YouTube TV.
- Hit the Install button to download the app on your LG TV.
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YouTube TV on VIDAA OS
Hisense and Toshiba TVs powered by VIDAA OS provide access to YouTube TV.
- Power up your TV and access the Home tab.
- Head to the VIDAA App Store and tap the Search icon.
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- Type YouTube TV using the on-screen keyboard & search for it.
- Select the app & hit the Install button.
Tips! Follow the same instructions to download the YouTube TV from the VEWD App Store of VIDAA OS.
YouTube TV on Google OS
Hisense TV, JVC TV, TCL TV, Toshiba TV, Philips TV, Sharp TV, Skyworth TV, and Sony TV are all TV brands that operate on Google OS and support the YouTube TV app.
- Boot up your TV and head to the Home screen.
- Select the Search tab and look for YouTube TV.
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- Pick the app from the recommendations and click on the Install button.
- Stay for a while to complete downloading and launch the app on your Google OS TV.
YouTube TV on TizenOS
Samsung TV stands out as the exclusive brand featuring TizenOS, which also supports the YouTube TV app.
- Go to the Apps section from your Samsung TV Home screen and click on the Search icon.
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- Enter YouTube TV in the required space and search for it.
- Hit the Install button and wait for a while to finish the app installation.
YouTube TV on Xumo OS
Hisense and TCL TVs utilizing Xumo OS integrate the YouTube TV app in their app listing.
Xumo OS TV lacks an App Store for downloading apps. Instead, you can access apps from its pre-installed apps section, and YouTube TV is one of them.
- Get into the Home screen and go to the Apps, Network & More section.
- Locate and select the Popular Apps tab.
- Explore to find YouTube TV on the available apps.
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- Select the app from the suggestions and add it to your watch list.
YouTube TV on SmartCast OS
Vizio TV stands alone with SmartCast OS, supporting the YouTube TV app.
Similar to Xumo OS TVs, Vizo TV is also not incorporated with the App Store. However, you can still access YouTube TV using the following steps.
- Switch on your Vizio TV and navigate to the Apps section from the Home Screen.
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- Look for YouTube TV and select it from the available apps.
- Add the app to your Home screen and stream any time.
How to Activate YouTube TV on Smart TV
Get complete access to YouTube TV’s content library by activating the account on your Smart TV. Before proceeding, get its premium subscription from the official site, which starts at $72.99 per month. Additionally, get its 7-day free trial with your first subscription.
1. After the installation, open the YouTube TV app on your Smart TV.
2. Select the Sign-in option, and you will get an activation code along with a URL.
3. Use your preferred device’s browser to access the Activation link [youtube.com/activate].
4. Input the Activation Code and hit the Next button.
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5. Complete the activation process by logging in to your YouTube TV account.
6. Now, get back to the YouTube TV app on your TV and wait for the app to be refreshed
7. After that, head to the content library of YouTube TV and start streaming your desired videos.
The instructions provided above guide you through accessing YouTube TV on any Smart TV, regardless of its operating system. This setup enables you to catch up with a diverse selection of shows, sports events, and news directly on your smart TV.
FAQ
Yes, with your single subscription, you can share up to 6 accounts with family or friends.
The unstable internet or any technical errors could be the reason behind the issue. Reboot your router and modem to rectify the connection issue. Additionally, force closing the app and restarting your TV will help to eliminate the temporary glitches and bugs within the device.
If your smart TV offers a voice control feature, then you can use the voice search option on the app. Select the Mic icon from the on-screen keyboard and say the name of the content you want to watch to initiate the search.
Absolutely yes. You can install YouTube TV from the Apps Now or VEWD App Store on your Sharp Aquos TV.