How to Watch YouTube on TV

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Confirm that your Smart TV or video game console is connected to your Internet network.

   You can only watch YouTube videos if your television or game console has Internet connectivity.
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   Step 2: Power on your Smart TV or game console and navigate to the YouTube app.

   On most Smart TVs and video game consoles, the YouTube app is available in the apps list or main menu., You must stay on this screen until the YouTube app has been fully activated. ,, If you have multiple Google accounts, sign in using the profile you normally use to watch YouTube videos. ,, You are now ready to watch YouTube videos on your television. ,, After selecting a video, the player control bar will display on-screen.
   
   The player control bar features the Home, Play, Fast Forward, Rewind, and Captions buttons. ,, This allows you to rate, flag, and subscribe to certain videos.Select “Info” to access additional options if using a Smart TV released before the year
   2013.
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   Step 3: Select “Sign In.” You’ll see a code displayed on-screen if using YouTube for the first time.

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   Step 4: Navigate to the YouTube activation page at https://www.youtube.com/activate on your computer or mobile device.

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   Step 5: Follow the on-screen instructions to sign into YouTube.

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   Step 6: Enter the activation code displayed on your television screen.

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   Step 7: Click on “Allow access.” Your television will sync with the Google account information you entered

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   Step 8: and display a confirmation screen.

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   Step 9: Use your remote to select “Search

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    Step 10: ” or press the navigation keys to browse YouTube Videos.

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    Step 11: Select the YouTube video you want to watch on your television.

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    Step 12: Select “Play.” The YouTube video will now start playing on your television.

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    Step 13: Select “More Actions” at any time during the video to access additional options.

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