As with cell phones, you can put youtube app on tv, be it a smart TV or via streaming devices. In fact, it is very likely that the platform is already installed by default, regardless of the TV model. If the app still does not appear on the device interface, find out in our article how to put the YouTube app on the TV. During the process, we will also show you how to activate the YouTube app on your TV if it is your first login.
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How to open YouTube on TV
The vast majority of Smart TVs already have the YouTube app pre-installed. brands such as LG, Samsung, Sony, TCL, display the tool in the home interface with the main applications. So, it's worth checking if YouTube already appears among them.
If YouTube is not already installed, you will need to download the service from your TV app store. For the walkthrough, we used an LG CX, but you can do this on any other Smart TV model. What changes from device to device is the interface of each store, but the app activation screen is the same.- On your Smart TV, open the App Store;
- Near "youtube "(Without quotes) and download the app;
- Open the YouTube app and go to the option "Log in";
- On your computer or mobile phone, access the site "youtube.com/activate”And enter the code that appears on the TV;
- Enter your Google account email and enter your password and tap "NEXT";
- Confirm the use of YouTube on the TV by clicking on the "Allow".
Ready. YouTube can now be used on your TV.
How to Watch YouTube on Non-Smart TVs
Older TV models may not natively be compatible with the YouTube app. In this case, it is necessary to resort to some alternatives.
Google Chromecast
chromecast is a Google device that can be used to watch YouTube and other apps on non-Smart TV. Just attach the accessory to the side or back of the TV - it's in the shape of a flash drive. Then open YouTube on your phone and use the mirroring function to bring the app screen directly to your TV.
All app control is done from your smartphone, so it's worth figuring out how to connect and install Chromecast on your TV. Remembering that both the mobile phone and the TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network for the mirroring function to work properly.
Dongle e TV Box
Streaming dongles follow the same line as Chromecast, being devices that also plug into the back or side of the TV. The difference is that you don't need to mirror your phone screen, as all "processing" is done directly from the accessory.
There are several options for sale. Among them Amazon Fire TV stick, Xiaomi Mi TV stick and Roku Express. All of them have YouTube pre-installed in their respective interfaces. Therefore, you just need to authenticate your account on the accessory to start using the app.
Another solution is the TV Box which also serve for streaming the content of the application on the TV. Xiaomi Mi BoxMXQ Pro and Apple TV are some examples.
You can also use video game consoles to open the YouTube app on your TV such as Playstation, Nintendo and Wii.
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