Watch YouTube TV on supported devices

You can watch YouTube TV on a computer, TV mobile device. In this article, you'll learn more about the various devices and platforms you can use to watch YouTube TV.

Mobile devices & computers

• Watch YouTube TV on your mobile device, including certain smartphones and tablets.
• YouTube TV also works in a web browser on your computer.
• Check out System requirements below to see specific requirements by platform.

Streaming media players, smart TVs & game consoles

You can 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

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

• Chromecast with Google TV devices
• Android TV (Note: TVs running a mobile version of Android may not be supported)
• Vizio SmartCast TVs
• Samsung & LG smart TVs (2016 models and newer)
• HiSense TVs (models: MTK5658, MTK5659, MSD6586)
• Apple TV (4th generation) and Apple TV 4K
• Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen), Fire TV Stick Lite, Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen), Fire TV Stick 4K, all-new Fire TV Cube, Fire TV Cube (1st Gen), and all Toshiba, Insignia, Element, and Westinghouse Fire TV Edition smart TVs
• Xbox: Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One X, Xbox One S, and Xbox One
• PS5, PS4
• TiVo Stream 4K
• Roku: All Roku TVs, Roku Smart Soundbar, Roku Ultra, Roku Ultra LT, Roku Streaming Stick+, Roku Streaming Stick+ HE, Roku Streaming Stick (3600x and newer models), Roku Express/Express+, Roku Premiere+, Roku Premiere, Roku 4, Roku 3 (4200x, 4230x), and Roku 2 (4210x)
• Xfinity Flex devices

Troubleshooting errors:

• Computer:
  • If you’re watching on a web browser (e.g. Safari or Chrome), and you see a black screen while audio is playing, then try disconnecting any external display devices.
• Roku:
  • 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 Display type choose 4K 30 Hz TV, 4K 60 Hz TV, or 4K HDR 60 Hz.

System requirements

System requirements for iPhone and iPad

• YouTube TV works on iPhone and iPad devices running iOS 12 or later. 
• Note: On your iPad, you can watch YouTube TV in both landscape and portrait modes.