The current YouTube app won't work on certain device models, and older versions of the YouTube app won't work.
Smart TVs & game consoles
We'll continue to work to improve our official YouTube app for TV, which is available on:
- Most 2014 and newer Smart TVs
- Game consoles and streaming devices
- Set-top boxes like Comcast, Sky, Free, TotalPlay, and Jio
Get a list of our device partners.
Unsupported smart TVs & game consoles
Select devices manufactured in 2013 and earlier, including, but not limited to:
- Sony TVs & Blu-ray Discs
- Panasonic TVs & Blu-ray Discs
- Sony Playstation Vita
- Older Apple TV (1st, 2nd, and 3rd gen)
- Older set-top boxes such as DirectTV
How can I continue using YouTube on unsupported devices?
Apple TVIf you’re using Apple TV 4th generation or higher, you can get the latest version of the YouTube app by updating your software:
- Select Settings.
- Select General
Software updates.
- Select Update Software.
- If there's an update available, click Download and Install.
Software updates.If you’re using an Apple TV 3rd generation or older, you can use Airplay on the device to stream YouTube.
If your Smart TV or game console has a web browser that supports HTML5, you may be able to continue using YouTube by visiting www.youtube.com in your browser.
You can still subscribe to RSS feeds for YouTube channels and subscriptions.
Many RSS readers, including Feedly, Inoreader, and NewsBlur, have already migrated existing YouTube feeds to their new versions. If you use one of these RSS readers, you don't have to take further action.
Mobile devices
Update Android App Versions
If you get the following message, it means that the version you’re using is no longer supported. You'll need to update to access the YouTube app. To update to the latest version of the YouTube Android app, visit the Google Play Store.
If you’d like to continue using YouTube without updating the app, visit m.youtube.com in your mobile browser.
Problems updating
If you can't update your app, your version of Android OS no longer supports the newer version of the YouTube app. To get the latest version of the YouTube app, update to the latest Android OS.
You can continue using the YouTube app without updating your OS, but eventually, older versions of the YouTube app won’t be supported. You can always visit m.youtube.com in your mobile browser to watch YouTube.
YouTube is no longer available on some devices
Message: "YouTube is no longer available because this device doesn't meet the latest requirements."
We periodically update our security standards to keep user info safe. That means we turn off our services on devices that can no longer keep up with those standards. If your TV has a web browser, it may be possible to continue to use YouTube through youtube.com.
Sometimes, you can upgrade your device's firmware to restore access to the YouTube app. If you’re unsure how to upgrade your firmware, get in touch with your device manufacturer.