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YouTube TV Playback Error Codes [How to Fix]
Problems with location settings can cause this error
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Updated onNovember 7, 2024
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Many users reported YouTube TV playback errors; if you encounter them, you won’t be able to play any online content.
This is a big problem; however, fixing it is simpler than you think. In today’s guide, we will show you how.
Why does YouTube TV keep saying playback error?
This issue appears if your location settings are incorrect, and you need to adjust them to fix it.
How do I fix playback errors on YouTube TV?
Before you start, ensure that your TV or media device has the latest updates installed. Missing updates can lead to issues with the YouTube TV app.
Update your location
You can also verify your location by opening theYouTube TV verify pagein your mobile browser.
Keeping your home area updated can help you watch the local channels of your region and avoid issues likeYouTube Locate not working.
In case you’re dealing with other problems likeYouTube playback ID errororgetting MultiView back on YouTube TV, we have a guide that will help you with
YouTubeTV requires your location details to offer only the content available in your area. So,if you’re traveling, you mustupdate your location to continue enjoyingYouTubeTVand avoid errors like thecaptions not loading.
For more solutions, check out our guide on how tofixThere was an error licensing this video on YouTube TV, as well as our article on how to fixDirecTV YouTube.
We hope that these steps helped fix your YouTube playback error. Please share your thoughts in the comments sections below.
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Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
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