How to Add YouTube TV to Roku: A Step-by-Step Guide

Adding YouTube TV to your Roku is a straightforward process that requires just a few minutes of your time. You'll need to make sure your Roku device is connected to the internet and that you have a YouTube TV subscription.

First, open the Roku home screen and navigate to the "Streaming Channels" section. From there, select "Search Channels" and type "YouTube TV" in the search bar.

Click on the "YouTube TV" icon and select the "Add Channel" option to begin the installation process.

You can stream YouTube TV on Roku, but it wasn't always that way. The cooperation between Google and Roku had its ups and downs, with YouTube TV being removed from the Roku Channel Store in April 2021 due to a contract disagreement and expiration.

Fortunately, the two companies came to an agreement later that year, making YouTube TV accessible again on Roku devices.

To get started with YouTube TV on Roku, you'll need to download the app from the Roku Channel Store. This is the same as downloading the YouTube TV channel, as Roku apps are also called channels.

First, press the Home button on your Roku's remote to bring up the home screen. From there, select Streaming Channels or Search. You can also use the microphone button on your remote to search for YouTube TV with your voice.

If you're already a member of YouTube TV, you'll get a prompt to sign in. If not, you can select Try It Free and follow the instructions. You can also sign up from a computer or smartphone, which is a little bit easier.

To download the app, type YouTube TV into the search bar and choose the YouTube TV channel from the results. Then, select the Add app option and wait for the channel to be added to your Roku device.

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You can also use the Roku TV Remote app from BoostVision to control your Roku TV and add the YouTube TV app without a remote. This app turns your smartphone into a Roku remote and has a keyboard feature for searching.

Not all Roku players are compatible with YouTube TV, so make sure you have one of the following models: All Roku TVs, Roku Ultra, Roku Streaming Stick+, Roku Streaming Stick (3800x and 3600x), Roku Express/Express+ (3910x, 3900x, 3710x, and 3700x), Roku Premiere+, Roku Premiere, or Roku 4, Roku 3 (4200x and 4230x), and Roku 2 (4210x).

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If you're looking to add YouTube TV to your Roku, you'll want to make sure your device is compatible. Fortunately, many Roku players can handle the YouTube TV channel.

To check if your Roku player is compatible, look for a device that's on the list of fully compatible models. These include all Roku TVs, as well as the Roku Ultra, Roku Streaming Stick+, Roku Streaming Stick (3800x and 3600x), Roku Express/Express+ (3910x, 3900x, 3710x, and 3700x), Roku Premiere+, Roku Premiere, and Roku 4, Roku 3 (4200x and 4230x), and Roku 2 (4210x).

Here are the compatible Roku models in a quick reference list:

All Roku TVs are fully compatible with YouTube TV, making them a great option for streaming your favorite shows.

If you're looking for a more portable option, the Roku Ultra is also a compatible choice.

Roku Streaming Stick+ and Roku Streaming Stick (3800x and 3600x) are compatible with YouTube TV, offering a compact and convenient streaming experience.

For a budget-friendly option, the Roku Express/Express+ (3910x, 3900x, 3710x, and 3700x) is a compatible choice, available at an affordable price.

The Roku Premiere+ and Roku Premiere are also fully compatible with YouTube TV.

If you're looking for a more powerful option, the Roku 4, Roku 3 (4200x and 4230x), and Roku 2 (4210x) are all compatible with YouTube TV, offering a range of features and capabilities.

Here's a list of compatible Roku players:

You can get Roku on your TV without a remote by using the Roku TV Remote app from BoostVision. This app turns your smartphone into a virtual remote, making it easy to control your Roku TV.

The app is compatible with Roku TV, Roku Express, and Roku Stick, so you can use it regardless of your device. You can even use the app to search for your favorite apps, like YouTube TV.

To get started, make sure your smartphone and Roku are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Then, tap the Tap to connect zone on your smartphone to begin the connection process.

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To get YouTube TV on your Roku, you just need to download the app from the Roku Channel Store. The app is also called a channel, so downloading it is the same as adding it to your channel list.

You can find the Roku Channel Store by pressing the Home button on your remote to bring up the home screen. From there, select Streaming Channels or Search to find the YouTube TV channel.

There are separate Roku apps for YouTube TV and regular YouTube, so make sure to download the correct one if you want to watch live TV and sports. If you want to rent or purchase movies and shows, use the YouTube app instead.

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Roku apps are easy to download, and the process is straightforward. You can rearrange the apps on your Roku home screen by highlighting the app, pressing the star (*) button on your remote, and selecting Move channel.

To get YouTube TV on your Roku without a remote, you can use the Roku TV Remote app from BoostVision. This app turns your smartphone into a Roku remote and makes it easy to search for and add the YouTube TV channel.

If you're using an older Roku player, make sure it's compatible with YouTube TV. The following models are fully compatible: