Here are the general step-by-step instructions:
Step 1: Open the YouTube App on Your TV/Device
Turn on your Smart TV, game console, or streaming device (like Roku, Apple TV, etc.).
Open the YouTube application.
Navigate to the Sign In option (it may be under Settings or your profile picture if the app is already open).
Step 2: Get the Activation Code
When you select the Sign In option, your TV screen should display a unique 12-digit activation code (or sometimes 8 digits for older devices/consoles).
Keep this code on your TV screen—do not close the YouTube app or the sign-in screen.
Step 3: Go to the Activation Website
On your computer, smartphone, or tablet, open a web browser.
Go to the following web address: $\text{yt.be/activate}$ (or sometimes $\text{[youtube.com/activate](https://youtube.com/activate)}$).
Step 4: Sign In and Enter the Code
If prompted, sign in to the Google account that is linked to the YouTube account you want to use on your TV.
A field will appear on the website asking you to enter the code that is displayed on your TV screen.
Carefully enter the 12-digit (or 8-digit) code.
Click Next or Allow Access.
Step 5: Complete Activation
If prompted, review the account information and click Allow or Confirm to grant access to your device.
You should see a confirmation message on your computer/phone.
Simultaneously, your TV screen should update, and you will now be signed into your YouTube account, allowing you to view your subscriptions, playlists, and personalized recommendations.
Activating your YouTube TV or app through yt.be/activate is the fastest, safest, and easiest way to start streaming your favorite videos on a big screen. Within minutes, you can link your account, sync subscriptions, and enjoy unlimited entertainment.
Whether you’re using a Smart TV, Roku, Firestick, or game console, the process is nearly identical:
Open YouTube → Get Code → Visit yt.be/activate → Sign In → Stream.
Once done, your YouTube experience becomes seamless across all devices — with instant access to history, playlists, and personalized recommendations.