If the app is not available on your TV, you can easily add the app on Samsung TV from the Samsung App Store. In addition, you can also cast the YouTube content to Samsung TV from your smartphone.
How to Watch YouTube on Samsung Smart TV
You can directly access the YouTube app from the home screen of Samsung TV. If you can’t find the app on the home screen, follow the steps below to open the YouTube app.
- Tap the Home Button on the Samsung TV remote.
- Navigate to the Apps tile and select it.
- Under the My Apps section, look for the YouTube app and tap it.
- Now, enter your Google account credentials to sign in to the app.
- Once signed in, play any YouTube video and watch it on your Samsung Smart TV.
How to Get YouTube on Samsung Smart TV
If you have deleted the YouTube application unknowingly, follow the below steps to reinstall the application on your Samsung Smart TV.
- On your Samsung TV remote, press the Home Button.
- Select the Apps option from the home screen.
- Click the Search icon at the top-right corner.
- Type YouTube using the on-screen keyboard.
- Select the YouTube app from the search suggestions.
- Click the Install option on the YouTube description screen.
- Launch the app and log in to your account to stream videos. Note: You can also follow the above steps to install YouTube TV.
How to Cast YouTube on Samsung TV
Before following the steps below, connect the smartphone and Samsung TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Open YouTube on your Android phone or iPhone.
- Sign in to your YouTube account.
- Hit the Cast icon exhibited at the top.
- Locate your Samsung TV in the pop-up menu and select it.
- The YouTube app screen will be displayed on your TV.
- Now, play a video of your choice and watch it on your Samsung TV screen. You can use your phone to pause, stop, rewind or forward the video playing on the TV screen.
- To stop casting the video, click the Cast icon and tap Stop Casting.
How to Fix YouTube Not Working on Samsung TV
Refer to the below troubleshooting techniques to fix the YouTube app not working on the Samsung TV issue.
Internet Issue: Check your Wi-Fi router to see whether it has a stable internet connection. YouTube application requires at least 1 Mbps to stream the content without issues. App Cache: Sometimes YouTube may not work due to multiple app caches stored on your device. Clear the app cache and try again. Update YouTube: Check whether updates are available for the YouTube application. If updates are available, update the YouTube app to the latest version. Restart: If you are facing any freezing issues, restart your Samsung TV and relaunch the application. Unlock YouTube: Some Samsung TVs come with a lock function. You cannot access YouTube if someone has locked the application on your SamsungTV. Check with your fellow partner or friend and provide the required PIN to access the YouTube app. Update Samsung TV: Outdated Tizen OS can cause issues while streaming videos. Update the Samsung TV to the latest firmware to solve the not working problem.
