Enjoy YouTube directly on your TV
YouTube for Android TV
is a
video streaming
app for your Android smart TV. It's
simple to install and use
, making it a
convenient addition
to your setup. You can find videos with text or
voice search
, saving you from remote typing if you watch or stream YouTube on TVs often.
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YouTube for Android TV
works for most Android TV setups
, regardless of the brand. It
works just like the regular mobile app, scaled up
and tuned for big screens. You can
sign in to your account and instantly sync through your watchlists
and your preferred search recommendations.
Convenient but buggy
YouTube for Android TV's strengths are in its
simplicity and accessibility
. Once installed, you can
quickly access your subscriptions and watch history
. The
mobile casting
feature is also a big plus, letting you easily send videos from your phone to your TV. It also has a large video library, as the original website is basically the world’s biggest, with
millions of new videos uploaded every day.
You can
unlock your TV’s full streaming potential
, since certain videos in the app can reach up to 4K resolution, but it
still depends on your TV’s maximum supported resolution
. The
TV remote integration
is also polished in this version; it
enables you to navigate more easily if your unit doesn’t have a touchscreen function
. It flashes a virtual keyboard to help you with precise searching.
However, you might encounter some limitations that can affect your overall experience. First, the app can
freeze on certain smart TVs
, and there's
no way to disable autoplay
. Also,
4K playback isn't always consistent
, and the app might become
unstable after updates
,
requiring you to troubleshoot and update it manually
in order to become fully functional again. These issues can sometimes affect your viewing experience for a long time.
A mostly fine TV version of YouTube
YouTube for Android TV is a convenient but buggy way to enjoy YouTube on TV, with easy setup, voice search, and mobile casting. However, be aware that it can sometimes freeze, lacks an autoplay toggle, and 4K playback isn't consistent. While generally useful, these issues require troubleshooting for a smoother experience.