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YouTube TV Isn’t Working? Fix It in Just a Few Easy Steps
Use our solutions to get rid of this error in no time
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Updated onOctober 21, 2024
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YouTube TV is a popular video streaming service that competes with Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. The service offerslive TV from a wide range of networks, limitless DVR space, and six accounts in the same subscription.
Like any similar service, YouTube TV can sometimes crash, buffer, freeze, or display ambiguous error codes ormessages.
Luckily, we have a few quick solutions that should come in handy.
What can I do if YouTube TV isn’t working?
1. Fix connectivity issues
You needat least 3 Mbps to run YouTube TV at a minimum streaming quality and at least 13 Mbps for HD videos; otherwise, you’ll keep getting theYouTube TV spinning circle. You might get a playback error message if your internet is down or simply too slow.
Don’t hesitate to do an Internet speed testhere.
2. Incompatible device or OS
While YouTube TV is mainly compatible with most streaming devices and smart TVs or PlayStations, there are some older models on which the streaming experience can be faulty.
You can check all compatible devices and versionshere.
3. Wrong log-in details
Maybe you’ve recently changed your YouTube credentials and forgot to update them on the device you’re using to stream. In this case, however, you should get an explicit error message asking for the new password.
4. Content unavailable in your area
To change your home area:
ForChrome:
ForAndroid, ensure you have theBattery savingmode on (in Settings > Location option, under the Personal section).
ForiOS, turn location services on/off fromSettings > Privacy > Location Services.
YouTube content is geo-locked. The app requires your zip code upon subscription to make the content available in your area. So, if you’re traveling, you must also update your location to continue enjoying YouTube TV.
5. Too many users
If this is the case, the YouTubeTV error should again be specific. The service supports three simultaneous streams.
If theerrorpops up, you must log out of at least one device.
6. YouTube TV might be down
You can check for YouTube pages on social media. Primary streaming services usually inform their followers of such problems to prevent complaints from flowing in. And the only thing to do is for you to wait for the service to come up.
We also have a guide that will help you withresolving YouTube TV MultiView not workingissue, so don’t miss it. You can also check our guide onDirecTV YouTube not workingbefore you go.
Before you go, don’t miss our latest guide onPlayback error: This video requires payment to watch in YouTube TV.
We hope you found the answer to your YouTube TV issue. If otherwise, please leave us a comment on your particular situation using the comments section below.
More about the topics:YouTube TV,YouTube TV errors
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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