Apple TV YouTube App: Everything You Need to Know

The Apple TV YouTube app is a great way to access your favorite YouTube content right on your TV. It's available on all Apple TV models, including the latest Apple TV 4K.

You can sign in to the YouTube app using your Google account, which is convenient if you already have one. The app also allows you to access your YouTube Premium subscription, if you have one.

The YouTube app on Apple TV has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to find and play videos. You can browse through different categories, such as music, education, and more.

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The YouTube app on Apple TV has its share of issues. Unfortunately, it completely ignores the Apple TV's navigational tools, making it a frustrating experience.

One of the biggest problems is that the app doesn't support voice control, forcing you to use the touchpad to do everything, including rewinding or fast-forwarding. This can be a real pain, especially if you're trying to watch a video.

To rewind or fast-forward, you'll have to swipe repeatedly on the timeline, which can be tedious. Here's the complete five-step process for the YouTube app:

If you're one of the unlucky ones who have installed the YouTube app on Apple TV, you may have noticed that it keeps re-installing itself even after you've uninstalled it. I've been there too, and it's super annoying.

The YouTube app on Apple TV is a convenient way to enjoy your favorite content on the big screen. Paid content on Apple TV is available, and you can enjoy music videos with the Ad-free badge on desktop and mobile without ads.

You can play these ad-free music videos on your Apple TV, which is a nice perk. Background and offline playback, however, are only available on the Android mobile app.

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The YouTube app on Apple TV is a bit of a letdown. It completely ignores the Apple TV's navigational tools, forcing you to use the touchpad to rewind or fast-forward, which can be a hassle.

Unfortunately, the app doesn't support voice control, so you'll have to rely on the remote control's touchpad to navigate. This can be frustrating, especially when trying to rewind or fast-forward through a video.

To rewind or fast-forward, you'll have to follow a five-step process: touch the remote to activate playback controls, swipe up to access the timeline, swipe left to rewind or right to fast-forward, swipe back down to the play button, and press play. This process can be repetitive and time-consuming.

If you're used to using the Apple TV's built-in player, you'll notice that it's much more user-friendly, taking only 1-3 steps to do just about anything. Google's design language can be a bit clunky on the Apple TV, but it's consistent across other devices, like the PlayStation 4.

If you're experiencing issues with the YouTube app re-installing itself on Apple TV, you're not alone. One user had to unplug their Apple TV and plug it back in to get rid of the re-installed app. Another user tried changing their Apple TV settings, but it didn't work.

To block the YouTube app from re-loading on Apple TV, you might try deleting it and then going to Settings > Apps > Manage Installed Apps > YouTube > Delete Data. However, this might not be a foolproof solution, as some users have reported that the app still re-installs itself.

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Here's a step-by-step guide to deleting the YouTube app and its data:

Keep in mind that this might not completely block the app from re-installing itself. If you're still experiencing issues, you might want to try resetting your Apple TV or contacting Apple support for further assistance.