How to Sign in to the YouTube app on your smart TV or game console
Ajay Verma
Watching YouTube on a bigger screen is simple, but you need to sign in to your account first. Signing in ensures you can access your playlists, subscriptions, history, and recommendations across devices. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you sign in to the YouTube app on your Smart TV or gaming console.
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Syncs your watch history and recommendations.
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Lets you access subscriptions and saved playlists.
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Makes searching and browsing easier.
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Enables features like voice search and casting.
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Open the YouTube app on your Smart TV or console.
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Select Sign in with your phone.
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Open the YouTube app on your mobile device.
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Ensure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
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Tap your profile picture in the YouTube mobile app.
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Choose Settings > Watch on TV, then select your TV name.
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Your account will automatically sign in on the TV.
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Open the YouTube app on your TV or console.
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Select Sign In – a code will appear on your screen.
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On your phone or computer, go to yt.be/activate.
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Sign in with your Google account.
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Enter the code displayed on your TV.
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Select Next, and your TV will link to your account.
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Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Vizio, Sony, etc.)
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Streaming devices (Roku, Fire Stick, Chromecast)
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Game consoles (Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch)
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Invalid Code: Restart the YouTube app on your TV and try again.
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Network Errors: Ensure both devices are connected to stable internet.
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Multiple Accounts: Double-check you are using the correct Google account.
Signing in to the YouTube app on your Smart TV or gaming console only takes a few minutes. Whether you use your phone or the Yt.be/activate method, once connected, you’ll have access to a personalized YouTube experience on the big screen.