Turn on Location Sharing to watch YouTube Primetime Channels

To watch certain sports, shows, and other content on YouTube Primetime Channels, you have to turn on Location Sharing on your device in order for YouTube to verify your location. Verifying your location is necessary, because sometimes the content you see can depend on your location.

How to Turn on Location Sharing to Watch Primetime Channels on your TV

If you’re using the YouTube app on your TV, you’ll need both your TV and your mobile device to verify your location. You’ll need to turn on Location Sharing on your mobile web browser on your phone or tablet, so that the YouTube app on your TV can verify your location.

In this article you can learn how to turn on Location Sharing on different devices and apps to watch YouTube Primetime Channels.

Turn on Location Sharing on your computer or mobile device

To watch Primetime Channels, including NFL Sunday Ticket, on your computer, follow the steps below to turn on Location Sharing.

Turn on Location Sharing in your browser

Turn on Location Sharing for YouTube in your browser. Here's how to turn on Location Sharing in Chrome:

1. Open Chrome .
2. In the top right, click either Menu  or More   click Settings.
3. Click Privacy and security  click Site settings.
4. Click Location and turn on Location Sharing for specific sites or allow sites to ask for your location.

If you've just turned on Location Sharing in Chrome and a video you're trying to watch won’t play, open the video in a new tab to make sure the Location Sharing permissions have applied. If the video still will not play, upgrade to the latest version of Chrome and try again.

In case you're using a browser other than Chrome, check your browser settings to change location permissions. Learn more about Location Sharing permissions on the following internet browsers:

• Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge
• Internet Explorer

Turn on Location Sharing in macOS

macOS Version 13.5.0 does not allow setting location for apps. If the above steps did not work, upgrade your macOS to 13.5.1 or newer. To upgrade your macOS:
 

Open Apple menu   click System Settings  click General  click Software Update.

To turn on Location Sharing for apps in macOS:

1. Open Apple menu   click System Settings  click Privacy & Security  click Location Services.
2. Click the button to turn on Location Sharing for your browser. The button will turn blue.

Edit your location on your smart TV

When you select a program to watch that requires location verification, like a live or upcoming game on NFL Sunday Ticket, you’ll see a prompt instructing you to verify your location using a mobile device. Make sure Location Sharing on your mobile device is turned on before you try to verify your location. Your location will be set up on your smart TV after you complete the initial verification.

Once your location is saved on your smart TV, you can edit or clear it by going to your device settings.

Update your location on your smart TV

To edit your location on a smart TV:

1. Open the YouTube app on your TV.
2. Go to Settings Playback area.
3. Change your location:
   1. Select the pencil to edit your location and enter your zip code.
   2. Follow the on-screen instruction to set and verify your current playback location.

Clear location on your smart TV

To clear your location on a smart TV:

1. Open the YouTube app on your TV.
2. Go to Settings Clear playback area.