How to Get YouTube TV on My TV — Complete Setup Guide 2026

What You Need to Get Started

• A Google account — Gmail address used for sign-in and billing
• Internet connection — Minimum 10 Mbps for HD, 25 Mbps for 4K
• Compatible device — Smart TV, Firestick, Roku, Apple TV, or game console
• Payment method — Credit or debit card for the $72.99/month subscription (free 7-day trial available)
• ZIP code — Needed to determine local channel availability

Samsung & LG Smart TVs

Both Samsung and LG have YouTube TV apps in their respective app stores. Installation steps are nearly identical.

Samsung Smart TV (2017 and newer)

1. Press the Smart Hub or Home button on your remote
2. Navigate to the Apps section
3. Search for YouTube TV using the search icon
4. Select the YouTube TV app and click Install
5. Once installed, open the app and sign in with your Google account

LG Smart TV (2018 and newer, webOS)

1. Press the Home button on your remote
2. Open the LG Content Store
3. Search for YouTube TV
4. Click Install and wait for the download
5. Launch the app and sign in with your Google account

If you have an older Samsung or LG TV (pre-2017/2018), the YouTube TV app may not be available. Use a streaming device instead.

Amazon Firestick & Fire TV

Fire TV devices are among the most popular for YouTube TV. The app is available directly in the Amazon Appstore.

1. From the Fire TV home screen, navigate to the Find menu and select Search
2. Type YouTube TV using the on-screen keyboard
3. Select the YouTube TV app from the results
4. Click Get or Download to install
5. Once installed, open the app and sign in with your Google account

Tip: If you have an older Firestick (1st or 2nd gen), make sure your device software is updated. YouTube TV requires Fire OS 5 or newer.

Roku Streaming Devices

Roku has a dedicated YouTube TV channel available in the Roku Channel Store.

1. Press the Home button on your Roku remote
2. Navigate to Streaming Channels and select Search Channels
3. Search for YouTube TV
4. Select the channel and click Add Channel
5. Launch the channel and sign in with your Google account

YouTube TV works on all Roku models from 2016 onward, including Roku Express, Streaming Stick, Ultra, and Roku TVs.

Apple TV

Apple TV users can download YouTube TV from the App Store.

1. Open the App Store on your Apple TV
2. Search for YouTube TV
3. Click Get to download the app
4. Wait for the installation to complete
5. Open the app and sign in with your Google account

YouTube TV requires tvOS 13 or newer. It works on Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K models.

PlayStation & Xbox

Both PlayStation and Xbox support YouTube TV through their respective stores.

PlayStation 4 & 5

1. Go to the PlayStation Store from the home screen
2. Search for YouTube TV
3. Select Download to install
4. Launch the app and sign in

Xbox One & Series X|S

1. Open the Microsoft Store on your Xbox
2. Search for YouTube TV
3. Click Install
4. Open the app and sign in with your Google account

What If Your TV Isn't Smart?

If you have an older TV without smart features, you still have options:

• Amazon Firestick Lite ($29.99) — Plugs into any HDMI port. Full YouTube TV support
• Roku Express ($29.99) — Budget-friendly streaming with YouTube TV channel
• Google Chromecast with Google TV ($49.99) — Built-in YouTube TV with Google Assistant
• Connect a laptop via HDMI — Temporary solution using YouTube TV's web player

Any of these options will give you a modern streaming experience on an older TV. The setup is the same as the device-specific guides above.