Download the YouTube app

To watch YouTube on your smartphone or tablet, download with the YouTube app. The YouTube app is available on many different devices, including mobile phones, smart TVs, and media streaming devices. Learn more about where to watch YouTube.

How to Sign Into YouTube on Your TV

You can download the YouTube app on Google Play.

Visit the Google Play Help Center to learn about managing Android app downloads from Google Play.

Note: The app will only work on phones or tablets running Android version 6.0 and above.

YouTube on newer smart TVs & media devices

The latest version of the YouTube app is available on 2013 and later device models, and some 2012 device models.

YouTube on Android TV

If you have a device running Android TV, the YouTube app will be available in your apps list by default.

YouTube app version 1.0 for Android TV is no longer supported.

YouTube on Apple TV

If you own a 4th generation Apple TV or newer, the YouTube app will be available to install from the App Store.

Note: Third generation and older Apple TVs no longer have a supported YouTube app. If you’re using one of these devices, you can use Airplay on the device to stream YouTube.

YouTube on game consoles

You can download YouTube from many game console stores, like Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox.

Go to your game console store and search for YouTube.
Select Download.

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