How to find the YouTube app on your TV
The YouTube app is already available on most smart TVs, game consoles, and streaming devices. If you can’t find the app or it has been removed, follow the instructions in this article for how to download it on common devices.
Once you have the app downloaded, learn how to sign in to access features like watching paid content and subscribing to channels.
If your smart TV or streaming device isn’t connected to Wi-Fi, try casting or connecting with a code from your smartphone or tablet to watch on your TV.
Android TV or Google TV
- Open the Google Play Store on your TV.
- Search for “YouTube.”
- Download the YouTube app.
Apple TV
- On your Apple TV, open the App Store app from your Home screen.
- Search for "YouTube."
- Download the YouTube app.
Chromecast with Google TV
- Go to the Apps tab.
- Search for “YouTube.”
- Install the YouTube app.
Fire TV
- On the Fire TV home page, search for "YouTube."
- Alternatively, you can find “YouTube” in the app store.
- Download the YouTube app.
LG TVs
- Select the home button on your device's remote control.
- Go to the LG Content Store.
- In the LG Content Store, search for "YouTube" and download the YouTube app.
- Save the app to your home screen for easy use.
Playstation devices
- Open the PlayStation Store on your Playstation device.
- Search for "YouTube.”
- From the apps section of the results, select the YouTube option.
- Select Download.
Roku
- From the home screen, select Streaming Store or Streaming Channels.
- Select Search.
- Search for "YouTube.”
- Download the YouTube app.
- If it downloads successfully, you’ll get a message on your TV screen saying “Channel added.” Select OK to close the message.
Note: You can also download the YouTube app by selecting Search on your home screen and searching for “YouTube.”
Samsung TVs
- Select the home button on your device's remote control.
- Select Apps to see a list of recommended apps.
- In the list of recommended apps, find YouTube.
- Add the app shortcut to your home screen for easy use.
Xbox consoles
- Open the Microsoft Store on your Xbox device.
- Search for "YouTube.”
- From the apps section of the results, select the YouTube listing.
- Select download / install.