Do you wish to stream movies, TV series, Sporting events, and on-demand TV series all in one place? Then, install YouTube TV from the Roku Channel Store. The premium streaming provider offers a collection of 100+ TV channels and other on-demand events. With the streaming platform, you can watch the exclusive clips of NFL Sunday Ticket and NFL Redzone on Roku.
Besides this, YouTube TV Premium gives you unlimited DVR and three-device connections to enhance your streaming. To access all the premium benefits of YouTube TV, sign up for its premium for $72.99/month from its website.
How to Install YouTube TV on Roku
1. Begin by navigating to Roku Settings → Network and connect your Roku TV to a WIFI network.
2. Now, click on Streaming Channels and select Search Channels.
3. On the empty field, type YouTube TV and search the app.
4. Now, select the app from the channel store and click on Add Channel on the right to install YouTube TV on Roku.
How to Activate YouTube TV on Roku
To watch the premium YouTube TV streams on your TV, you need to go through the activation first. To do that,
1. Open the YouTube TV app and click on the Sign In button.
2. The app will now generate an activation passcode. Note it down.
3. Now, open a browser on a device and visit the YouTube TV activation website (https://tv.youtube.com/start).
4. Enter the code you noted down on the webpage and click on Continue.
5. Next, type in your account details on the webpage and finish the activation process.
6. After doing this, get back to the YouTube TV and start streaming your favorite TV content on your big screen.
How to Screen Mirror/AirPlay YouTube TV on Roku
If your Roku device is out of storage to install the Youtube TV app, then switch to the screen mirroring/AirPlay procedure. Using this alternative approach, you can access the YouTube TV app on your TV even without installing the app.
To get this done, connect your Roku and your casting devices (PC/mobile) to the same WIFI network. Next, make sure to enable Screen Mirroring on Roku (only for Android and Windows Devices) or AirPlay on Roku (Only for iPhone and Mac).
Screen Mirror/AirPlay YouTube TV from Mobile
1. First, download the YouTube TV app on your mobile and go through the login process.
2. Now, choose any content from the app and play it on your mobile.
3. If you’re using an iPhone, simply tap the Cast icon and select AirPlay or Bluetooth option.
4. If you’re an Android user, then open the Notification Panel and click on the Cast icon.
5. In the next step, choose your Roku TV on your mobile.
6. Now, the selected video content will play on your Roku TV from mobile.
Screen Mirror YouTube TV From PC
1. Visit the official YouTube TV website (https://tv.youtube.com/welcome/) on your PC and log in with your account.
2. Go through the content library and play any video from the website.
3. While the video is loading, press Windows + K shortcut on your Windows PC. Mac users, go to Menu > Control Center > Select Screen Mirroring.
4. Now, from your respective PC, select your Roku TV and watch your selected TV content on your smart TV.
How to Fix YouTube TV Not Working on Roku
This heading is for users who are facing the YouTube TV not working on Roku devices. A poor internet connection or bugs on the App or device will cause YouTube TV not to work. However, the issue is complex, and you can easily fix it by performing basic troubleshooting. Here, I have mentioned some of the troubleshooting methods to fix the issue of YouTube TV not working.
- Troubleshoot your internet.
- Restart your Roku device.
- Force restart the YouTube TV app.
- Check whether your YouTube TV subscription is expired.
- Check for YouTube TV server status.
- Update your Roku Device.
- Update the YouTube TV app.
- Clear Cache files on Roku.
- Delete and Reinstall the YouTube TV app.
- Factory Reset Roku device.
By following these troubleshooting measures, you can easily fix the YouTube TV not working issue. Apart from this, if you have any more queries regarding the subject, please don’t hesitate to visit my community forum page for help.
FAQ
If you can’t find YouTube TV on Roku, then your Roku is outdated. So update your Roku device to the latest version and find the app on the respective channel store.
