How to Activate YouTube TV on Smart TVs, Streaming Media Players, Game Consoles, and Mobile Devices

YouTube TV is a popular streaming service that allows you to watch live TV from over 85 top networks, including local and national live sports, breaking news, and must-see shows. Activating YouTube TV on your devices is a simple process, and this article will guide you through the steps to get started on various devices, including smart TVs, streaming media players, game consoles, and mobile devices[1].

Activating YouTube TV on Smart TVs

Many smart TVs have built-in YouTube TV apps, including Samsung (2016+ models), LG (2016+ models), Vizio SmartCast, Hisense, Sharp, and Sony Smart TV models[1]. To activate YouTube TV on your smart TV, follow these steps:

1. Download and install the YouTube TV app from your TV’s app store if it isn’t already installed.
2. Open the YouTube TV app on your TV.
3. Go to the left-hand navigation and select “Sign in.”
4. You will see an activation code on your TV screen.
5. On a computer or mobile device, visit https://tv.youtube.com/activate and enter the activation code displayed on your TV[2].
6. Sign in with your Google account credentials.
7. Your TV screen will refresh, and you’ll be signed in to YouTube TV.

Activating YouTube TV on Streaming Media Players

YouTube TV is compatible with various streaming media players, including Google Chromecast, Apple TV, Fire TV, and Roku players & TVs[1]. To activate YouTube TV on your streaming media player, follow these steps:

1. Download and install the YouTube TV app from your device’s app store if it isn’t already installed.
2. Open the YouTube TV app on your device.
3. Go to the left-hand navigation and select “Sign in.”
4. You will see an activation code on your device screen.
5. On a computer or mobile device, visit https://tv.youtube.com/activate and enter the activation code displayed on your device[2].
6. Sign in with your Google account credentials.
7. Your device screen will refresh, and you’ll be signed in to YouTube TV.

Activating YouTube TV on Game Consoles

YouTube TV is compatible with Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, PS5, PS4, and PS4 Pro[1]. To activate YouTube TV on your game console, follow these steps:

1. Download and install the YouTube TV app from your console’s app store if it isn’t already installed.
2. Open the YouTube TV app on your console.
3. Go to the left-hand navigation and select “Sign in.”
4. You will see an activation code on your console screen.
5. On a computer or mobile device, visit https://tv.youtube.com/activate and enter the activation code displayed on your console[2].
6. Sign in with your Google account credentials.
7. Your console screen will refresh, and you’ll be signed in to YouTube TV.

Activating YouTube TV on Mobile Devices

YouTube TV is compatible with Android 5.0 Lollipop and above, as well as iPhones and iPads running iOS 11 or later[1]. To activate YouTube TV on your mobile device, follow these steps:

1. Download and install the YouTube TV app from your device’s app store if it isn’t already installed.
2. Open the YouTube TV app on your mobile device.
3. Sign in with your Google account credentials.
4. Your mobile device will be signed in to YouTube TV.

Remember that you can use YouTube TV on up to three devices simultaneously[3]. Now that you’ve activated YouTube TV on your devices, you can enjoy watching your favorite shows, sports, and news on any screen. Happy streaming!

Citations:
[1] https://tv.youtube.com/learn/devices/
[2] https://tv.youtube.com/activate
[3] https://support.google.com/youtubetv/answer/7286228?hl=en