To make things simple, we’ve prepared step-by-step guides for activating YouTube on the most popular streaming devices:
Activating YouTube on Roku
Activating YouTube on Roku devices is simple, and just takes a few minutes to complete. Once activated, you’ll be able to watch all your favorite YouTube videos and shows on your TV screen. You’ll need to sign in at youtube.com/activate and enter a code shown on your Roku.
Activate YouTube on Kodi
Kodi is a helpful media player that can be installed on smart TVs. Activating YouTube on Kodi is a bit more involved than some other platforms because you need to install it as an add-on first. The process will still use the familiar youtube.com/activate link.
Activate YouTube on Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X
Setting up YouTube on Xbox 360, Xbox One, or Xbox Series S/X is very straightforward. Just like with other devices, when you open the YouTube app and sign in, you’ll get a code to enter at youtube.com/activate.
Activate YouTube on Chromecast
You don’t need a separate activation for YouTube on Chromecast, because your mobile device handles everything when you cast a video. If you own a Chromecast device, you’ll find that streaming YouTube content is one of the easiest setups. Note: There is no need to activate YouTube separately because you are streaming directly from your mobile device.
Activate YouTube on Apple TV
Activating YouTube on Apple TV is also a simple process. The activation is similar to other streaming devices like Roku or Android TV, where you submit your activation code at youtube.com/activate.
Activate YouTube on Android TV
If you have an Android TV, activation is even easier. Since Android TV is built by Google, you simply need to sign in to your account and there’s no activation code required, unlike on some other Smart TVs.
Activate YouTube on LG Smart TV
If you have an LG Smart TV using the proprietary LG webOS (not Android TV), you’ll need to download the YouTube app from the LG Content Store and then activate it using a code.
Activate YouTube on Samsung Smart TV
Most Samsung Smart TVs come with the YouTube app already installed. Activating it is very easy—just get the code and enter it at Youtube.com/activate.
