Supported devices

YouTube TV is available on a variety of devices and platforms. 

Mobile devices & computers
  • You can 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 (mobile device, etc.)
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 load. 
  • TVs with Chromecast built-in (e.g., Android TV)
  • AirPlay for Apple TV 
  • Google Smart Displays

You can also download the YouTube TV app on select devices to watch YouTube TV on your TV. 

Our TV app is available on:

  • Android TV 
  • All 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
  • Xbox One, Xbox One S, and Xbox One X
  • Roku: All Roku TVs, Roku Ultra, Roku Streaming Stick+, Roku Streaming Stick (3800x, 3600x), Roku Express/Express+ (3910x, 3900x, 3710x, 3700x), Roku Premiere+, Roku Premiere, Roku 4, Roku 3 (4200x, 4230x), and Roku 2 (4210x).

Notes for Roku users:

  • If you encounter an HDCP error on your Roku device, turn on the HDMI Ultra HD Color setting on your TV.
  • If you experience choppy playback on your Roku device, turn off HDR on your "Display type" settings on Roku. To do this, select Settings > Display type > choose 4k 30Hz TV, 4k 60Hz TV, or 4K HDR 60Hz.

System requirements

System requirements for iOS devices

  • YouTube TV works on iPhone and iPad devices running iOS 10 or later.
  • Note: On your iPad, you can watch YouTube TV in both landscape and portrait modes.
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