Add youtube tv to samsung smart tv

If you want to replace your cable subscription with a streaming service on Samsung Smart TV, YouTube TV is the first service you must try. It is a subscription-based streaming service that is available only in the US. It supports streaming 85+ live channels from different networks. You can find channels under different categories like sports, news, entertainment, shows, movies, and more.

How to Get YouTube TV on Samsung Smart TV

You can install the YouTube TV app directly from the Smart Hub on Smart TVs released on 2016 or later.

[1] Turn on your Samsung TV and connect it to an internet connection

[2] On your Samsung TV remote, press the Smart Hub button and navigate to the Apps section.

[3] Select the Magnifier icon on the top-right corner.

[4] Using the on-screen keys, type and search for YouTube TV.

[5]  Select the YouTube TV app from the search results and click Download.

[6]  Once installed, select the Open button to launch the YouTube TV app.

How to Activate YouTube TV on Samsung Smart TV

After installing the app, you need to activate the YouTube TV app with the Google Account that has an active YouTube TV subscription.

 [1] Launch the YouTube TV app on your Smart TV.

[2] Select the Accounts option, followed by that click on Sign in.

[3] An activation code will appear on your TV screen. Make a note of it.

[4] Using the web browser, visit the YouTube TV activation website (https://tv.youtube.com/start).

[5]  Input the activation code given on the website and click on the Next button.

[6] Sign in to the Google account that you’ve configured for YouTube TV.

[7] After connecting with your Google TV, the YouTube app on your Smart TV will display the titles for streaming.

How to Update YouTube TV on Samsung Smart TV

Updating the YouTube TV app is very essential to get the latest features and Live channels on your Smart TV.

1. Press the Smart Hub button on your remote.
2. Navigate to the YouTube TV icon.
3. Press and hold the Enter button.
4. Select Update Apps.
5. Select the app and update it on your Smart TV.

Alternative Way

You can follow this method only if your Samsung TV has built-in Chromecast support.

[1] First, you must connect the smartphone phone and Samsung TV to the same WiFi.

[2] On your Android or iOS smartphone, install the YouTube TV app from Play Store or App Store, respectively.

[3] On the YouTube TV app, click on the Cast icon.

[4] You will get the list of available devices connected to the same WIFI. Select the Samsung TV name to establish a connection.

[5] Now, play a channel and watch it on your Smart TV.

Troubleshooting YouTube TV Not Working on Samsung Smart TV

It is usual to get errors in streaming apps. Similarly, some users may face errors while watching YouTube TV on their smart TV. It may be due to various reasons like internet issues, cached files, outdated apps, server problems, and so on. In those situations, try these solutions on your TV.

• Check out your WiFi or internet connection.
• Make sure to clear the YouTube TV cache and data regularly.
• Restart your Samsung Smart TV and try it again.
• Update the YouTube TV app on your Smart TV.
• Delete and re-install the YouTube TV app.
• Update the Samsung Firmware to the latest version.
• Reset your Samsung TV to the factory settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why I can’t find YouTube TV on my Samsung Smart TV?

If you had an older model of Samsung TV, you must connect streaming devices like Roku, Firestick, or Apple TV to stream the live channels via the internet.

YouTube TV was launched in February of 2017, and just when we thought consuming content couldn’t be more enjoyable, we get to experience them in all their glory on the beautiful, smooth, immersive displays (expensive) Smart TVs have to offer. In this article, I’ll be walking you through how to set up Youtube TV on your Smart (& Samsung TV.

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Sometimes, being unable to find the YouTube app or make proper use of the pre-installed YouTube application on your Samsung Smart TV can be very frustrating, but such problems have solutions, and it’s relatively straightforward. It can be solved in three simple steps.

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Steps to Setup YouTube TV on Samsung Smart TVs

Now for the steps on how to get YouTube on your 2017 and above Samsung TV. Please note that you need to create a Samsung account and ensure you’re logged in before you can proceed with these steps.

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1. From the Smart hub screen, make use of the arrow keys on your remote to highlight the Samsung App. Then press select.
2. In the Samsung App center, by the left corner, you will find a search bar.
3. Navigate your way to it by using the arrow keys on your remote. Once the search bar has been highlighted, click select to use it, then typing the keyword “YouTube.” When done typing, click on enter, and it will automatically pull out your search result.
4. Navigate your way to your installed YouTube app by using the arrow keys on your remote; once it is highlighted, click select. It should take you to another screen. On this screen, you will find details about the app as well as the install button. Highlight the install button then click select.

• If you’re unable to find the YouTube App on your smart hub’s main screen, check the “more apps” section on the smart hub’s main screen.
• If by chance, you’re met with the “Open” or “Uninstall” option, click on uninstall to delete it. Then, click install to reinstall the Youtube TV App. This should fix any problems with the app.

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And we are done. Bear in mind that this process can be reiterated for installation or recovery of other applications from the Samsung App center.

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YouTube TV on Older (Not So Smart) Samsung TVs

It so happens that as of 2017, YouTube and Samsung came into an agreement to make the YouTube app no longer available for Samsung Smart TVs created 2011 -2012.

Therefore, if your Samsung TV was created at that time (2011-2012), you won’t have access to YouTube on it. But that isn’t the end of the road for you; all you need to do is get a device like an Android TV Box (e.g., Xiaomi Mi Box S) or purchase a Chromecast, and you instantly turn your aged LCD Television to a Smart TV.

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