YouTube on TV Not Working – How to Fix?

If your YouTube app is not working on your smart TV, screen freezes, or displays an error message, don’t worry! This article will help you through troubleshooting steps to resolve these issues. We’ll also provide helpful tips to enhance your YouTube TV viewing experience.

Check if your current location settings are accurate

Open the YouTube TV app on your device.

Select your account icon and then Location.

Review the info listed under “Home Area” and “Current playback location” to ensure they are correct.

Check Power cycle the device

Press and Hold down the power button to turn off your smart tv, wait for 30 seconds, and then restart your smart tv.

Uninstall & reinstall the YouTube TV app

Uninstall the YouTube TV app on smart tv.

Reinstall the YouTube TV app and sign in again.

Try watching your video again.

Update your broadcast delay in the YouTube TV app on your TV

  1. Select the three dot more icon menu.
  2. Select the Broadcast Delay.
  3. Select  Decrease or Default.