How to Get YouTube on Roku: Complete Beginner's Guide

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Similar to other big streaming apps, you can find YouTube in Roku's Channel Store. You can download the app to view both regular YouTube and YouTube TV. Here's how to get YouTube on Roku using your streaming device, computer, Android, iPhone, or iPad.

Quick Steps

  1. Select the Home button.
  2. Select Streaming Channels .
  3. Select Top Free .
  4. Select YouTube .
  5. Select Add channel .
Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Using a Roku Device

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    You'll find the Roku navigation menu on the left-hand side of the home screen.
    • This will open the Channel Store.
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    This will show a list of the most popular free apps and channels available.
    • YouTube is usually one of the top results in this category.
    • Alternatively, you can select the Search Channels option, and search "YouTube" here.
    • If you're looking for YouTube TV , you can find it within the regular YouTube app.
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    Use the arrow keys and the OK button on your Roku remote.
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    If you created a PIN number during the activation process, you may be asked to enter it now.
    • YouTube will be added to your Roku. To open the app, select Go to channel on the details page, or find it on your home screen. You can now watch YouTube on your Roku.
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Method 2
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Using the Website

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    Go to https://channelstore.roku.com/browse in a web browser. You can use a desktop or mobile browser. [1]
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    Enter your email address and password. This is the account used to register your Roku device.
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    You can also use the categories to find YouTube.
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    This will open the app's page.
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    The app will be added to your Roku device.
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    If you don't see YouTube installed on your device, do the following:
    • Navigate to Settings .
    • Select System .
    • Select System update .
    • Select Check now .
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    This is at the top of the app. You can also tap Store to browse for YouTube manually.
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    You should see the YouTube tile.
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    This will open the app's details.
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    You'll be asked to follow additional instructions on-screen to get the app on your Roku device.
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    Check your Roku device . If you don't see YouTube installed on your device, do the following:
    • Navigate to Settings .
    • Select System .
    • Select System update .
    • Select Check now .
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      1. Open Roku on your TV.
      2. Select Streaming Channels on the menu.
      3. Select Top Free .
      4. Select the YouTube channel.
      5. Select Add channel .
      6. Select Go to channel to open YouTube.

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