How to Install YouTube TV on Chromecast with Google TV

YouTube TV is one of the most used live TV providers in the USA. With the YouTube TV app, you can get access to more than 100+ live TV channels from different categories. You can install the YouTube TV app on your Google TV using the integrated Play Store. Similar to YouTube, you will get personalized recommendations from YouTube TV.

The YouTube TV app for smartphones is featured with Cast and AirPlay support. With that, you can cast the app to your Google TV. The app also offers unlimited cloud DVR to record live TV shows for up to nine months.

YouTube TV Plans

The plans and pricing details of the YouTube TV are given below.

• The Basic Plan costs $72.99 per month.
• The Spanish Plan Costs $34.99 per month.

Along with a YouTube TV subscription, you can also get NFL Sunday Ticket at the cost of $349. You can also try out the 5-day free trial service offered by YouTube TV.

How to Sign Up for YouTube TV

1. Visit the official website of YouTube TV from your PC browser.

2. Click the button TRY IT FREE.

4. Sign up with your Gmail account

5. On the next page, click Start Free Trial.

6. Now verify your subscription plan and click Next.

5. Select the Add Ons that you want to add to your plan and click the CHECKOUT button.

How to Install YouTube TV from Play Store

You will find YouTube on your Google TV Play Store officially, and to install it,

1. Press the Assistant button on the remote and say YouTube TV.  Make sure that the remote is connected to the Google TV.

2. Select the YouTube TV app from the search result.

3. Click Install to get the app on your Google TV.

4. Launch the app on your Google TV.

How to Activate YouTube TV on Google TV [tv.youtube.com/start]

1. Launch the YouTube TV app on your Chromecast with Google TV to get the activation code.

2. Visit YouTube TV’s activation website [tv.youtube.com/start] from a browser.

3. Enter the activation code and the necessary login details if prompted.

4. Select the Continue button and load the channel on your Google TV.

5. That’s it. Start watching your favorite content on YouTube TV.

Can I Cast YouTube TV to Google TV?

Yes. Those who prefer not to install YouTube TV on Google TV can use the built-in cast feature to watch the desired titles. You can cast to Chromecast with Google TV using both a smartphone and a PC.

1. Connect Android/iOS smartphones and Google TV to a stable WiFi network.

2. Install the YouTube TV app on your smartphone from Play Store or App Store.

3. Launch the YouTube TV app on your device and log in.

4. Choose to play a title and click on the Cast icon.

5. Select your Google TV name and watch the content on your TV.

If you are using iPhone or iPad, you can turn on the AirPlay on your Google Smart TV to cast the media content.

• To Cast from Google Browser:
  • Visit the official website of YouTube TV from the Chrome browser on your PC. Log in and choose content to play.
  • Select the Cast icon from the media playback screen.
  • Choose your Google TV and watch the same content on TV.
• To Cast from Microsoft Edge Browser:
  • Those watching YouTube TV on PC via the Microsoft Edge browser can select Three vertical dot icons > Choose More Tools > Select Cast media to device > Tap on your TV.

Can I Sideload YouTube TV

Yes. You can sideload YouTube TV as an Apk file using the Downloader app on Google TV. For this to work, you have to enable Unknown Sources on the TV Settings as the pre-requisite.

Compatible TVs

The following are the TV brands that manufacture Google TV, and upon purchasing it, one can install YouTube TV on the TV.

• Hisense Google TV
• Sony Google TV
• TCL Google TV

Is YouTube TV Geo-Restricted

Yes, YouTube TV is geo-restricted, and you can access it only inside the US. However, if you breach the Geo-Restriction by enabling VPN on your Google TV, you can rely on the best VPN for Google TV, such as ExpressVPN or NordVPN.

Can I Cancel YouTube TV Subscription

Yes. You can cancel the YouTube TV subscription at any time. Visit the YouTube TV account page from a browser > Login > Go to the Account section > Select Cancel my Subscription > click Cancel Subscription.

If you still have a billing period remaining, then you can access the service until the end of the billing period. There is no refund or return policy available from YouTube TV as of now.

Customer Support

In unfortunate cases, YouTube TV may not work on your TV. The cause may vary, and it can be fixed upon performing basic troubleshooting. However, when they don’t give you a hand, you may reach out to YouTube TV customer support via the Contact Us form for general and technical help.

Upon following the instructions, you may be able to stream YouTube TV on Chromecast with Google TV without issues.

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