Ready to start watching content with your Google Nest or Google Home speaker or display and YouTube TV? Learn how to set up and use YouTube TV with your device. This feature is only available in the US.
Note: If you haven't already, make sure that you've signed up for YouTube TV.
How to watch YouTube TV with your smart TV or streaming device – US only
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Step 1. Set up Chromecast and your speaker or display
- Google Home
- Google Nest Mini (2nd gen)
- Google Home Mini (1st gen)
- Google Home Max
- Google Nest Audio
- Google Nest Hub
- Google Nest Hub Max
Step 2. Link Chromecast using the Google Home app
- Open the Google Home app .
- Make sure that your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Google device.
- Make sure your mobile device or tablet is linked to the same account as your Google device.
- At the top right, tap your account.
- To switch accounts, tap the down arrow next to the Google Account, then tap another account or Add another account .
- Tap Favourites or Devices ..
- Tap and hold your device's tile Settings or More Settings .
- At the top right, tap Settings Recognition and sharing.
- Check for a banner at the top of the page that says 'Enable voice control and more'.
- If the banner appears, tap it and follow the steps to link your TV.
- If the banner doesn't appear but your email address appears under 'Linked account(s)', your TV is already linked.
Use your Google Home to control YouTube TV | US only
Step 3. Control YouTube TV using voice commands
Once you've linked your devices, you're ready to begin using voice commands to control YouTube TV.
To use YouTube TV and your speaker or display together, sign in to the same Google Account on YouTube TV and on your device.
If you're part of a YouTube TV family plan or sharing your speaker or display with other YouTube TV members, make sure that you sign in to your personal Google Account on your device to use your own YouTube TV library and viewing preferences. Learn more about linking your Google Account and your voice to your device.
Common voice commands
Here are some things that you can say to your Google Assistant on your device:
To do this: | Say 'Hey Google', then: |
Play a live TV channel | 'Play MSNBC on YouTube TV' |
Play a TV show |
"Play This Is Us on YouTube TV" "Play the latest episode of Grey's Anatomy on YouTube TV" |
Play a movie | 'Play <movie> on YouTube TV' |
Play a sports match | 'Play the <MLB game> on YouTube TV' 'Play the <sports team> match on YouTube TV' |
Record a show | 'Record Empire' |
Pause, resume or stop | 'Pause' 'Resume' 'Stop' |
Turn off closed captions | 'Turn off closed captions' |
Rewind or fast forward | 'Rewind [xx mins yy seconds]' 'Fast forward [xx mins yy seconds]' |
Tips and tricks for playing content on your TV
Troubleshoot voice commandsIf your device is having trouble with accuracy, try to be more specific.
For example, try saying the entire name of a programme, the service ('...on YouTube TV') or the name of your device ('...on Chromecast').
Control your TV when media is playing on your speaker or display
If you want to stop playing content on your speaker or display, say 'Hey Google, stop'.