YouTube TV is the best live TV streaming app for Firestick that lets you watch VOD and live content from 100+ premium networks. To access YouTube TV content on Firestick, you need to have a premium subscription, which costs $72.99/month. Also, you can avail of the YouTube TV free trial to stream its content on Firestick for free.
With a stable Internet connection on Firestick, you can watch YouTube TV content of up to 4K quality without any buffering issues. This guide explains step-by-step instructions on how to install and activate the YouTube TV app on Firestick. Also, this post describes troubleshooting tips if the app fails to work on your Fire TV / Firestick.
How to Download YouTube TV on Firestick
1. Turn on your Amazon Fire TV Stick and wait for the homepage to load.
2. Click the Find icon.
3. Type YouTube TV using the on-screen keyboard.
4. Choose the YouTube TV application from the search results and click the Get/Download button to install the app.
5. Wait for a few minutes to download the app.
6. Once downloaded, open the app and proceed with the activation process.
Note: You can also add YouTube TV from the Amazon Website. For that, you need to log in to the same account as that of your Firestick device / Fire TV and search for the app in the search bar. Once found, choose your Firestick and click the Get App button to add the app to your Firestick or Fire TV.
How to Activate & Use YouTube TV on Firestick
Once installed, you can proceed with the activation process by following the steps mentioned below.
1. Open the app on your Firestick and click the Sign in button.
2. You will see the YouTube TV activation code displayed on the TV screen.
3. On the phone or PC, go to the activation website [tv.youtube.com/start] from any browser you choose.
4. Enter the YouTube TV activation code that appears on the TV screen and click Continue. If prompted, log in to the Google account.
5. Relaunch the YouTube TV app and stream your desired content on Fire TV.
How to Watch YouTube TV on Firestick using Amazon Silk Browser
If you do not want to install the YouTube TV app due to insufficient storage space, you can access its content using the Amazon Silk Browser.
1. On your Firestick or Fire TV home screen, select the Find icon.
2. Search for Amazon Silk Browser and download the app.
3. Open the app and enter https://tv.youtube.com/ in the search field.
4. Sign in to the YouTube TV account and play your favorite content on Fire TV.
How to Fix YouTube TV App Not Working on Firestick
Sometimes, your TV device will not let you stream the YouTube TV app. You may face issues like lagging and crashing of the app. The below section will help you fix the YouTube TV app not working on the Fire TV issue.
- At times, the YouTube TV server outage might cause the app not to work. So check the status of YouTube TV’s server using Downdetector. You can also check the server’s status by visiting the official website.
- You should have a stable internet connection since YouTube TV offers 4K live TV streaming. If not, you may face lags while streaming.
- Make sure that your Firestick device or Fire TV software runs on the latest version. If not, check for any software updates and update your Firestick.
- Uninstall and reinstall the YouTube TV app.
- Try updating the YouTube TV app to the latest version.
- Restart the Firestick to resolve any minor technical issues.
- If none of the above troubleshooting methods work, reset your Firestick to factory settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I record YouTube TV content on Firestick?
Yes, YouTube TV supports unlimited cloud DVR storage. So you can record its content and water later.
2. Why can’t I access YouTube TV on my Firestick?
You can access YouTube TV only if you are in the US region. If not, you must install a premium VPN service like ExpressVPN on your Firestick to bypass the geo-restrictions.
3. How to sign in to YouTube TV on Firestick?
You can sign in to the YouTube TV account on Fire TV Stick by entering the activation code on the YouTube TV website (tv.youtube.com/start).
