Watch YouTube TV on supported devices

You can watch YouTube TV on a computer, smart TV, streaming device, or mobile device, including certain phones and tablets.

How to Watch YouTube TV with Your Smart TV or Streaming Device - US Only

In this article, you can learn more about the various devices and platforms you can use to watch YouTube TV, including system requirements .

YouTube TV supported devices

You can download or open the YouTube TV app on select devices to watch YouTube TV on your TV :

Game consoles

PlayStation 5
PlayStation 4

Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
Xbox One X
Xbox One S
Xbox One

Smart TVs

Fire TV Edition smart TVs produced by Toshiba, Insignia, Element, and Westinghouse

Hisense Smart TVs (select models)

LG smart TVs (2017+ models only)

Roku TVs (all models)

Samsung smart TVs (2017+ models only)

Vizio SmartCast TVs (select models)

Streaming devices

Android TV
( Note:TVs running a mobile version of Android may not be supported)

Apple TV (4th generation & 4K)

Chromecast with Google TV

Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen)
Fire TV Stick Lite
Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen)
Fire TV Stick 4K (all versions)
Fire TV Cube
Fire TV Cube (1st Gen)

Google TV
( Note: All Google TVs and streaming media devices)

Peloton

Roku Smart Soundbar
Roku Ultra
Roku Ultra LT
Roku Streaming Stick+
Roku Streaming Stick+ HE
Roku Streaming Stick (3600x and newer models)
Roku Express+
Roku Express
Roku Premiere+
Roku Premiere
Roku 4
Roku 3 (4200x, 4230x)
Roku 2 (4210x)

Note: Select devices with 512mb or less of memory may have a slightly different experience and some features may not be available.

TiVo Stream 4K

Xfinity Flex devices

You can also stream YouTube TV to your TV using:

Chromecast devices.
Note: If you're using a first-generation Chromecast , you may experience a higher rate of errors. It may also take up to 30 seconds to open.
TVs with Chromecast built-in
AirPlay for Apple TV
Google Smart Displays

System requirements

System requirements for computers

YouTube TV is supported on the latest version of Chrome , Firefox, or Safari.

We're working to bring YouTube TV to more browsers in the future.

Troubleshoot device issues watching YouTube TV

I can hear audio, but I don’t see the video.

If you’re watching on your computer using a browser like Safari or Chrome and see a black screen while audio is playing, try disconnecting external display devices.

I’m having issues watching YouTube TV on my Roku player.

If you run into an HDCP error on your Roku player, turn on the HDMI Ultra HD Color setting on your TV.

If you experience choppy playback on your Roku player, turn off HDR on your "Display type" settings on Roku:

Go to Settings.
Choose Display type choose 4K 30 Hz TV, 4K 60 Hz TV, or 4K HDR 60 Hz.

I’m having issues watching YouTube TV on my Apple TV.

Apple TV users with app version 1.13.1 and newer might experience a blank screen or flickering when changing channels and during ad transitions.

To minimize video delays, try setting your default video format to SDR while Match Dynamic Range is ON. To adjust this setting:

Go to Settings.
Choose Video and Audio Format (Pick any SDR option).

Learn more about how to adjust audio and video settings on Apple TV .

You can also turn off “Match Dynamic Range” on your Apple TV to improve performance. To turn off dynamic range matching:

Go to Settings.
Choose Video and Audio Match Content Match Dynamic Range Off.

Learn more about how to Match Dynamic Range and Match Frame Rate .

I’m not getting local stations on my TV.

For devices without built-in GPS capability, you need to verify your location using a mobile device in order to access local programs.

If you’re using one of the supported devices listed above, and local stations aren’t working:

Go to Settings > Location on a mobile device.
Select Update playback area to set your location

Learn more about how to troubleshoot location for YouTube TV .

I'm having issues using multiview on my TV.

Select older devices that are mostly from before 2018 may see fewer customization options or reduced picture quality when using multiview.

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