To watch sports, shows, and other content on YouTube Primetime Channels on your TV, you may have to turn on Location Sharing and set your playback area. 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
Verify your playback area
You may be asked to verify your playback area while watching YouTube Primetime Channels. If you are, follow the steps below.
- On your mobile device, sign in to the same Google account you use on your TV or streaming device.
- The correct email address is listed on the error screen on your TV.
- Scan the QR code on the TV screen or go to youtube.com/locate.
- If prompted, turn on Location Sharing for your browser.
- Select NEXT or Add Location
Allow or Allow While Using App.
- You should see the location update automatically on your TV. If not, refresh the youtube.com/locate page on your mobile device
Update your playback area on your TV
- Open the YouTube app on your TV.
- Go to Settings
- Select Edit
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- Enter your zip code.
- Follow the prompts on your TV screen.
.Clear your playback area on your TV
- Open the YouTube app on your TV.
- Go to Settings
Turn on Location Sharing in your browser
- On your computer, open Chrome
.
- In the top right, click More
- Click Privacy and security
- Click Location and turn on Location Sharing for specific sites or allow sites to ask for your location.
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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.
If you’re using a browser other than Chrome, learn how to share your location on:
Turn on Location Sharing in macOS
- Open Apple menu
- Click the button to turn on Location Sharing for your browser. The button will turn blue.
