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I have a YouTube Premium membership set up on my computer. How do I access ad-free content on my TV with Roku?

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After you install the YouTube app on your Roku, open the app and you'll be prompted to sign in with your account. As long as you sign in to the YouTube app on your TV using the same account you used to sign up for YouTube Premium, you can enjoy ad-free YouTube videos on your TV.

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How can I turn my TV into smart TV without using any another device?

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If your TV isn't a smart TV, the only way to make it act like one is to connect a smart device like a Fire Stick, Roku, or Chromecast.

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How do I watch my local channels on YouTube?

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If you subscribe to YouTube TV, which is a paid premium service, you can watch local channels through YouTube on your TV.

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Is it possible to get anything and everything that is on YouTube on a television? Or are we limited to just certain YouTube videos?

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All YouTube content that's available on your computer, phone, or tablet will also be available on your TV. If you sign in to YouTube on your TV using the same account you use on your other devices, you'll even be able to access your liked videos, playlists, and subscribed channels.

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Is YouTube free on my television?

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Yes, the YouTube app is absolutely free on all platforms. If you don't want to see ads while watching YouTube on your TV, you can pay for a Premium subscription.

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Why am I being asked to cast a number on YouTube?

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This is for verification, to make sure you are not a robot. If you enter the wrong code, you will be locked out.

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Does it cost money to watch the YouTube app on my TV?

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No, it does not. It is a free app. However, there is paid content for YouTube TV.

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What do I do if the YouTube icon disappeared from my TV?

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Then you don't have YouTube and will have to reinstall it. It would be probable that someone deleted it without telling you. Just reinstall it and you're good to go.

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How do I watch YouTube on my TV that's not a Smart TV using my Android device?

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You can't watch YouTube on a non-smart TV because there is no internet connection on it.

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My neighbor said that he saw a YouTube video from my laptop or Amazon stick that I watched. He is on my WiFi. I have not done the above. Is there any other way he could see what I'm watching on? YouTube?

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If he went to the library, he could've seen what you were watching. Library is helpful if you accidentally came out of your video or YouTube.

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How do I go from cable to YouTube on my Sony smart TV?

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To do that, you must click on Source or Input. It should say HDMI 1, 2 or 3, although it might have more spots than that.

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If I block a user, will it disable recommendations from YouTube for that channel?

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Yes - if you block a user, this should disable recommendations from YouTube for that channel.

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