YouTube & YouTube TV Setup

Linking YouTube to Your TV

YouTube on a television is linked to your Google account rather than a separate login, which is why sign-in problems here are usually Google account problems wearing a different hat.

Linking with an activation code

• Open the YouTube app on your TV and go to Settings, then Link with TV code.
• A code appears on screen.
• On a phone or computer, open youtube.com/activate while signed in to the right Google account.
• Enter the code to link the device.

Playback and quality problems

• Restart the TV fully rather than putting it into standby.
• Clear the YouTube app cache if your device allows it.
• Check the quality setting has not been pinned to a low resolution.
• Confirm the TV firmware is current — older sets lose app support over time.

Problems we fix most often

• Wrong Google account linked, showing someone else’s subscriptions.
• Premium or TV membership not recognised on a particular device.
• App removed or unsupported on an older television.
• Restricted Mode switched on and hiding content.
• Sign-in loops after enabling two-step verification.

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