How to Watch YouTube on Roku

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Determine if your Roku model supports YouTube.

   With recent updates, all "current-gen" Roku devices can now add an official YouTube channel.
   
   This means every Roku device except the original Roku (released in 2010) can now add the YouTube channel.Note:
   Roku's model-naming system can be very confusing.
   
   The original Roku launched in 2010, and the Roku 2 launched in
   2011.
   
   After the Roku 2 came out, they released a new Roku 1 and Roku 2 in
   2013.
   
   This means that the Roku 1 and the original Roku are actually two completely different models.If you have the original Roku from 2010, the only way to get YouTube videos is to install the Twonky channel, which requires a subscription.
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   Step 2: Open the Channel Store section on the Roku interface.

   If you don't see the Channel Store option, press the Home button on your Roku remote., You should see the YouTube channel on the right side of the screen., You'll see that it's free and the current user rating for the channel., Roku will download the YouTube channel and add it to your channel list.
   
   This may take a few moments., You can also return to your Roku home screen and select YouTube from the "My Channels" list., You can open this by selecting the Gear icon in the left YouTube menu on your Roku., You will be asked to visit youtube.com/activate on your computer or mobile device.
   
   Once you visit the site, log in with your Google account and then enter the code on the TV display to sign in on Roku.
   
   Click the "Allow access" button to complete the sign-in process., This will allow you to use your smartphone or tablet to find and play videos, which is much more efficient than using the YouTube channel's built-in Search function.
   
   You can also pair a computer or laptop to your Roku and use the YouTube website., The website is youtube.com/pair.
   
   You can also use a barcode scanner to scan the QR code on the screen., This will pair your smartphone or tablet with your Roku YouTube channel.
   
   If you scanned the QR code, this happens automatically., Once you've connected your smartphone or tablet, you can use it to find and play videos on your Roku., The button looks like a TV display with a small signal icon in the corner., When you tap the "Cast" button, you'll see a list of all of the devices that you can currently send videos to.
   
   Select your Roku device from the list., After selecting the Roku, you can start the video and it will begin playing on your TV.
   
   You can use the YouTube app on your mobile device to control playback or find other videos to watch while the video is playing.
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   Step 3: Select the "Top Free" option.

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   Step 4: Select the YouTube channel.

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   Step 5: Select "Add channel".

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   Step 6: Select the "Go to channel" option to open YouTube immediately.

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   Step 7: Open the Settings menu of the YouTube channel.

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   Step 8: Select the "Sign In" option and log in with your YouTube account.

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   Step 9: Select "Pair Device".

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    Step 10: Visit the website displayed on your smartphone or tablet.

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    Step 11: Enter the code displayed on the TV.

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    Step 12: Find a video using the YouTube app on your mobile device.

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    Step 13: Tap the "Cast" button at the top of the YouTube app on your mobile device.

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    Step 14: Select your Roku device.

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    Step 15: Start playing the video on your mobile device.

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