In this article, we will learn to install the official YouTube and YouTube TV app on FireStick. The installation method works on all Fire TV lines of devices, including FireStick 4K, Fire TV Cube, and FireStick Lite.
YouTube FireStick app had to be removed from the Amazon Store due to the falling out between Google and Amazon earlier in 2018. However, the two digital giants have finally come to terms, and YouTube is now officially available via the Amazon Store. There is no denying that YouTube is an amazing media portal and seeing it back on FireStick makes me happy.
What makes me even happier is that the YouTube TV FireStick app is also officially available in the Amazon App Store. You can install and use the YouTube TV app on FireStick anywhere in the United States.
Even though you can jailbreak your FireStick to access unlimited free content with the help of Kodi Addons, YouTube is still one of the best and must-have apps for Fire Stick. So, let’s check out how to get it back.
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Read: How to Install and Use Best VPN for FireStick
How to Install Official YouTube on Amazon FireStick
IMPORTANT!!! If you have any unofficial, third-party version of YouTube on FireStick, make sure you UNINSTALL it first before installing this official version.
Pro Tip: Get a VPN for Fire Stick to bypass online surveillance, ISP throttling, and geo-blocking content on Netflix / YouTube.
As I said, the YouTube app is now official on FireStick, and you can install it quickly from the Amazon Store. Here are the steps:
1. Power up your FireStick and wait for the home window to load up
On the home window, select Search > Find in the middle menu bar
Or, if you have the old FireStick interface on the home window, go to the upper left corner and select the search option (the lens icon)
2. Now, type the name of the YouTube app
When the app appears in the search results, click it
3. Click the YouTube app from the list of the apps that appear on the following window
4. Click Get if this is the first time you are installing the app
If you have installed the app before, click Download
5. Wait while the app is downloaded and installed on your device. It may take a minute or a bit more
6. Click Open to run YouTube. You may run it later from Your Apps & Channels
Getting YouTube Fire Stick App Ready
Now that you have the app installed, you would like to start using it right away. Well, there are a few things we need to do to get the app ready to get you the YouTube videos on FireStick. It won’t take too long.
Bring the YouTube App Icon to the FireStick Homescreen
Go back to the FireStick home screen. You may not see the YouTube listed in your ‘Apps & Channels’ section (the second row). That’s alright! We can always access it from the Apps list.
You can also move the YouTube icon on the home screen. This is totally optional. But, having the app you frequently use on the home screen makes things a tad easier. Here are steps to move the icon:
1. Hold down the Home button on your remote and select ‘Apps’ from the menu.
2. You must now see the list of all your installed apps
3. Newly installed apps are usually towards the bottom of the list. So, navigate to the bottom and select the YouTube app
4. Click the ‘Options’ button on your remote and select ‘Move’ from the popup that appears on the bottom right of the screen
5. Now, you can move the YouTube app icon wherever you want to. Move it anywhere in the top row so that it appears on your FireStick home screen
Press the ‘Select’ button to drop the icon and place it in the desired spot
Go back to the FireStick home screen, and you will see the YouTube app right there
Start Using YouTube!
When you run the app for the first time, the following SIGN IN window appears. Even though signing in is optional, I would still recommend you do it. It will unblock all the restricted content and let you see all your existing subscriptions, playlists, and history associated with your Google ID with which you are using YouTube.
You may also click Use YouTube signed out. You will still be able to watch plenty of content. If you decide to sign in later, you may go to the Accounts section in the left menu and follow the onscreen instructions to sign in. Here is what you need to do should you choose to SIGN IN:
1. Go to the left menu on the YouTube home screen and click Sign In. Now, click Sign In on the right
2. On your computer or phone, go to youtube.com/activate
3. Enter the Sign in code. Sign in with your Google ID if you are not signed in already
How to Install YouTube TV on FireStick
YouTube TV is the Live TV segment of YouTube. It offers access to a range of satellite channels, including ESPN, Fox, CBS, and many more. The official arrival of YouTube TV on FireStick had been long-awaited. Finally, the wait is over, and YouTube TV is now an official app on the Amazon Store.
I will take you through the steps to install the official YouTube TV app on FireStick from the Amazon Store (Method 1 below). At the same time, I have also provided alternative methods to get this app (Method 2 and Method 3).
If you can install the YouTube TV FireStick app from the Amazon Store, there is no need to follow the alternative methods.
- Method 1 (Primary): Install official YouTube TV FireStick app via Amazon Store
- Method 2: Install a third-party Live YouTube TV app on FireStick
- Method 3: Access YouTube TV through a FireStick browser
Method 1 (Primary): Install YouTube TV on FireStick officially from Amazon Store
YouTube TV is now officially available on FireStick, and you can download it from the Amazon Store if you live in the United States. Live TV streaming through the YouTube TV app is not supported outside the US.
If you want to access YouTube TV outside the US, refer to the next section (Method 2)
Here are the steps to download YouTube TV on Fire TV from Amazon Store:
1. From the home screen of the FireStick/Fire TV, open the Search > Find option
If you are still using the old FireStick interface, navigate to the top-left corner and select the lens icon
2. Look up YouTube TV by typing in the name of the app. Click YouTube TV when it is displayed in the search results
3. Select the YouTube TV icon on the next window
4. Now, click Get if this is the first time you are downloading YouTube TV on your FireStick
If you have downloaded and installed the app before, click the Download option (which you will see in place of getting)
5. Wait while the YouTube TV app is downloaded
6. Click Open and run the app
You may also access the YouTube TV FireStick app later from the Your Apps & Channels section.
This is how you install YouTube TV on FireStick from the Amazon Store.
Highly recommended if streaming with free or low-cost services 👇
How to Stream on FireStick Anonymously
As soon as you install the right apps, your FireStick is all ready to stream your favorite content. However, before you start, I would like to warn you that everything you stream online is visible to your ISP and Government. This means, streaming free movies, TV shows, Sports might get you into legal trouble.
Thankfully, there is a foolproof way to keep all your streaming activities hidden from your ISP and the Government. All you need is a good VPN for Fire Stick. A VPN will mask your original IP which is and will help you bypass Online Surveillance, ISP throttling, and content geo-restrictions.
I personally use and recommend ExpressVPN, which is the fastest and most secure VPN. It is compatible with all kinds of streaming apps and is very easy to install on Fire TV / Stick.
We do not encourage the violation of copyright laws. But, what if you end up streaming content from an illegitimate source unintentionally? It is not always easy to tell the difference between a legit and illegal source.
So, before you start streaming on your Fire Stick / Fire TV, let’s see how to use ExpressVPN to keep your streaming activities hidden from prying eyes.
Step 1: Subscribe to ExpressVPN HERE. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Meaning, you can use it free for the first 30-days and if you are not satisfied with the performance (which is highly unlikely), you can ask for a full refund.
Step 2: Power ON your Fire TV Stick and go to Find followed by Search option.
Step 3: Now type “Expressvpn” (without quotes) in the search bar and select ExpressVPN when it shows up in the search results.
Step 4: Click Download to install the ExpressVPN app on Fire TV / Stick.
Step 5: Open the app and enter the login credentials that you created while buying the ExpressVPN subscription. Click Sign in.
Step 6: Click the Power icon to connect to a VPN server. That’s all. Your connection is now secure with the fastest and best VPN for FireStick.
You can also read more detailed info on using ExpressVPN with Fire TV / Stick.
Method 2: Install third-party Live YouTube TV app on FireStick
Note: This is a third-party app. It worked just as well as the original YouTube TV app when we tested it. However, we cannot guarantee that it will continue working. If you experience any troubles, let us know through the comments section below.
Note: You may skip this section if you have already installed YouTube TV on Amazon FireStick using the first method
If you want to download YouTube TV FireStick app outside the US, you can get this third-party APK. If you already have a YouTube TV subscription, you can use this app outside the US with a VPN. To subscribe to YouTube TV services, you will still need a US-issued Credit/Debit card or a Paypal account with a US profile.
The first thing you need is the Downloader app. With the Downloader app, you can easily sideload YouTube TV on FireStick. For detailed information, refer to our guide on how to install third-party apps on FireStick with Downloader.
Select Search > Find on the FireStick home screen (or the lens icon in the top-left corner on the old FireStick interface). Type in Downloader and install it on your device:
Once you have installed the Downloader app, follow the steps below to install and use YouTube TV on FireStick:
1. Access the FireStick Settings from the home screen
2. Now, select and open the option My Fire TV on the following screen
3. When you see this window, click Developer Options
4. Click Install Unknown Apps
On the old interface of FireStick, click and turn on Apps from Unknown Sources
5. Downloader should say ON
6. Open the Downloader app you just installed
If any prompts are displayed, get rid of them
7. Click the URL box
8. Enter the following URL when this popup onscreen keypad is displayed: https://www.firesticktricks.com/ytv
OR, in fact, you can also use the shorter version of the URL firesticktricks.com/ytv.
Note: The APK file is not hosted or distributed by FireStickTricks.com. The above URL redirects to mediafire.com, where the file is hosted.
9. Click GO
10. Wait for the YouTube TV APK to download
11. Click Install when this prompt is displayed after the YouTube TV APK has downloaded
12. When the YouTube TV app is installed, you could click OPEN and get started
I say we click DONE right now and delete the YouTube TV APK file. We will access the app later
13. If you clicked DONE above, click Delete on this prompt
14. Click the Delete option one more time
15. Now, exit the Downloader app and go back to the home screen of your FireStick
Hold down the Home button on your remote for about 5 seconds. Click Apps when the following window appears.
16. Navigate to the last row on this list of apps
Click YouTube TV app (displays ‘Live’ in the logo)
17. If you will rather have the app moved to the home screen of FireStick for quick and easy access, press the menu button on your Amazon Fire TV remote (the button that has 3 lines). Click Move in the popup window on your TV (bottom-right corner). Move and place the app in the first row on the top
18. Choose the desired resolution on the following screen
I am going with the default 1080p
19. Click Allow when this prompt is displayed
20. Click Sign In
Click TRY IT FREE if you don’t have an account and want to test the YouTube TV service.
21. On the following window, you will see an activation code
As per the instructions on your TV screen, go to tv.youtube.com/start on your computer or mobile
Sign in to your Google Account on which you have the YouTube TV subscription
Enter the code on the FireStick screen in your browser
Method 3: Access YouTube TV via a FireSick browser
You could also use the Silk Browser to access YouTube TV on FireStick. This browser comes preinstalled with FireStick. In case you uninstalled it, here is how you download the browser and tune in to YouTube TV:
1. From the FireStick home-screen select Search (lens icon) on the top-left corner
2. Type in ‘Silk Browser’ (without quotes)
3. Click ‘Silk Browser’ in the search results
4. Click the ‘Silk Browser’ icon on the next window
5. Click the ‘Download’ button to download and install the app
6. Open the Silk Browser and access https://tv.youtube.com/
Wrapping Up
So, this is how you get the official YouTube on Fire TV and FireStick devices. This app pairs directly with your YouTube account and brings all the YouTube videos you would care to watch, including all your subscriptions, playlists, and even browsing history. With the official app, you don’t need to install any third-party YouTube app alternatives anymore. Furthermore, you can now also install YouTube TV on FireStick from the Amazon Store.
Related:
- How to Install YouTube Kodi Addon
- How to Watch IPTV on Kodi
- SmartTubeNext- How to Install Ad-Free Youtube on FireStick
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One day the YouTube TV will work great and then either later or the next day it acts as if it is trying to download and I can’t watch it at all! What’s wrong? I really don’t want to pay for YouTube TV if I can’t watch it when I want!
Hi Carla, you may need to clear the YouTube TV cache on your FireStick device. Here is our guide on how to clear cache on FireStick. If the issue persists and you want to switch platforms, here is a list of our top YouTube TV alternatives.
When I click the open button it doesn’t open. What can I do to fix that?
Hi Maria, you may need to clear the YouTube TV cache on your FireStick device. Here is our guide on how to clear cache on FireStick.
I have 2 fire sticks and I’m logged into the YouTube TV app on one of them but can’t log in to the YouTube TV on the other one. Please help. I’m going crazy trying to do it
Hi Any, YouTube TV allows you to stream content on up to three devices at once. Try checking how many devices you are using for YouTube TV, and make sure it is less than three devices.
A white box has appeared on the bottom middle of the tv. How do I get rid of it???
Hi, uninstall and reinstall the app. Let me know if it works.
I am experiencing the same issue. It is stuck on the loading screen… I tried 1080p main resolution and 4k main resolution… clear cache & clear data each time. I have a brand new 4k stick. I just got it yesterday and only have over 4 GB still left of storage.
Any fix? What 4k stick has youtube tv available? Roku? I get it on the old Roku stick perfectly!
Hi Dan, all Fire TV (including FireStick 4K) have YouTube TV available via the Amazon Store if you live in the United States. Look up with “YouTube TV”
I am experiencing the same issue with it LOADING… for long period of time and never actually loading. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling as well to no prevail 🙁
Hi Greg, do you have enough storage space on FireStick? Try clearing the cache of the installed apps. Go to Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Application. Choose an application and then click Clear Cache. You will need to clear the cache separately for each app.
Because I’m in Canada, I can not get the verification code to work. I’m running a vpn and downloaded the app ok. The verification code will not work on my mobile device or laptop (even with vpn running with US address) because of location services, I’m guessing. On silk browser or Firefox on the FireStick, I can’t enter the dashes. Any ideas?
Hi Fred, you will need a US-issued debit/credit card or Paypal account with US profile to sign up for YouTube TV.
This helped so much. I have an older fire stick though, and I went to live tv section and am trying to open a live tv show. It has said loading for about 5 minutes already. Then I went back and tried to go back onto YouTube TV. Now it is saying there is a Playback error. Also, I cannot delete the Downloader app. Can you help?
Hi Lisa, is this working now? Try to uninstall and reinstall the app and log in again.
To uninstall Downloader or any app, hold down the home key on your remote for a few seconds. A popup will appear. Click Apps. Choose the Downloader app and press the menu key on the remote. Click Uninstall.
Don’t forget that YoutubeTV has location restrictions, so you might not be able to use it. I had this problem, but I managed to access it with the help of a VPN (I used Surfshark, not sure if and how other VPN providers work in this scenario).
HI, I am trying to download the Youtube TV app on my Firestick, but it doesn’t show up. I go to the search and type in the name, I select “Youtube Tv,” and it does not show up. All I see are the regular Youtube app, TV Tube, and other apps with similar names.
Hi Brian, YouTube TV is available only in the US. If you are living in the US, please make sure you have a US address in your Amazon account.
Perfect! Thanks!
Followed instructions..i typed in the site..tv.youtube….all it does is open it on my phone…
Hi Oscar, I am not sure I understand the concern. Does the site open on your phone when you try to access it on FireStick? Please elaborate so that I may help you better.
Hi I bought Firestick today, it is not supporting YouTube. I followed your instruction as you mentioned in this article, I could not able to download, it is showing as “Unavailable”
Hi Imthiyas, I am not sure what’s causing the problem. Which country are you using your FireStick in?
Everything installed but no sound….help please
Hi Sherry, is it just YouTube or there is no sound with other apps as well? Is it a new FireStick? Please provide more details so I may help you better.
Try this: Go to FireStick Settings > Display & Sounds > Audio > Surround Sound and select Stereo
I have been trying to install YouTube tv streaming on fire TV for 2 days: is it possible to get it to play without playback error for video format.
Hi, go to FireStick Settings > Applications > Manage installed applications > YouTube > Force Stop
Next, FireStick Settings > Applications > Manage installed applications > YouTube > Clear data > Clear data
Restart the YouTube app. If it still doesn’t work, trying uninstalling and reinstalling the app.
Make sure you download the official version of YouTube from Amazon Store (using the search option on the home screen of FireStick). Also, make sure you remove any third-party version of the app from your device
Wit is sad purchasing this fire.stick just to find out could hardly watch anything without purchasing additional amps. Other fire stick have YouTube and this not require.to purchase everything you want to watch
Hi Patricia, here is the guide that will help you get started with FireStick without having to purchase any additional services:
https://www.firesticktricks.com/jailbreak-fire-stick.html
why won’t the braves game play? it says there was an error licensing this video.
Hi Carrie, are you trying to play the live telecast of the game with YouTube app?
I went through all the steps and get to the YouTube TV site through the Internet site you suggested but that is where it stops. YouTube TV will not launch. I’m sure I am simply overlooking something. Help please
Hi Donna, do you mean you couldn’t get the link https://tv.youtube.com running? Do you have a YouTube TV subscription? YouTube TV is not available in all regions, even in the US. Here is the Google post that might help: https://support.google.com/youtubetv/answer/7370552?hl=en
If I follow your instructions and successfully get to the YouTube TV option will my Firestick still be able to update when Amazon and Google decide to play together and put YouTube TV on the firestick
Hi Don, YouTube is already available officially via Amazon Store. However, I am not sure how things will work out when YouTube TV is also available officially. Whether it will be a whole new app or an update to the existing app, we are yet not sure
I am not able to download any application as I go through the home button then recurved that u r not registered for valid country in your account. While I am from india.
Hi Dhurvesh, does your Amazon account also have the address of your home country? You should be able to download YouTube from the Amazon Store in most countries. Are you trying to download any third-party application like Cinema HD?
what if your youtube Google account is a different email than your Amazon google? is this ok or does the email address you use to register the firestick have to be the same as what you are using for youtube & youtube tv app login?
Hi Brandi, you could use a completely different email address for YouTube. It doesn’t have to be the same email address as the Amazon account with which you have signed into your FireStick
I’m going to attempt to get free trial of YouTube TV to see if we can get rid of our cable with minimal change in our viewing habits. How should I best do this via our Amazon Firestick? Should I get free trial on my iPad or other computer or do it straight from TV with firestick?
Hi Dani, the official YouTube app on Amazon FireStick does not support YouTube TV yet. You can access it using a FireStick browser like Silk or FireFox.
Yes, I would recommend signing up for a service on your iPad, mobile or a computer. It would be easier that way
Followed instructions. Got to the screen where I ‘open’ the app. Nothing. It highlights & does nothing, which would seem to indicate it is already loaded (but it is not in the apps folder). If I go back to main screen & click on Youtube, it takes me back to the ‘open’ screen & again nothing happens. ???
Hi Kris, the app is working fine for me. Uninstall and reinstall it and let me know if it works for you.
I tried looking for YouTube and it only gives me option of apps that can play videos from YouTube but not the actual app
Hey, I just checked and the app is right there. Please try again.
Once you tube app is installed on my tv/fire stick, how do I see my saved you tube subscriptions? I tried logging in with the website and code it provides, but doesn’t work. I tried with my phone and that didn’t work either. Hope you can help. Thanks.
Hi Laurie, you will find the ‘Subscriptions’ button on the left panel of the YouTube app, just underneath the Home button.
I am not sure why you can’t sign in to the app. Please make sure when you access the YouTube activation page in your browser on your computer or mobile, you sign in with the same Google ID which you use for YouTube
Nope, there is no official YouTube app in Fire TVs app store!
Hi.Thanks for the guide.Done the installation but there is no exit button when i want to exit youtube.Have to press the home button from the firetv controller
Hi Vinod, just press the back button a couple of times to exit the app.
Hi! Thanks for the great guide. I tried the official version yesterday on my Fire stick 4k, however there’s this strange “narrator” voice reading all text from the screen, and it’s impossible to turn it off. In the global setting this is disabled but still it keeps reading loud. Has this happened to anybody else? I tried reinstall the app, and I deleted the prior third part versions as well.
Hi, looks like FireStick VoiceView feature got turned on accidentally. You can disable it by going to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceView
It’s already turned off in the accessibility settings globally. In the YouTube app I can’t find those settings. This just happens in YouTube, but maybe it’s just in my unit. Or did it happen for you in the general settings?
Hi Jocaim, still happening? I couldn’t find any setting within the YouTube app that might start the narration as you described. No, it doesn’t happen with my YouTube app. I am really not sure what might be causing this issue
HELLO PATRICK HOW CAN I WATCH WORLD WIDE NEWS ON MY FIRE STICK?
I just use the factory Youtube app with Firefox. It works fine and you don’t have to sideload anything.
I TRIED SIGNING ON WITH YOU TUBE BUT A PAGE CAME UP WHERE I HAD TO VERIFY ALL MY GOOLE INFORMTION. THEN IT WENT BACK TO YOU TUBE & THEY WANTED ACCESS TO ALL MY GOOGLE ACCOUNTS-WHEN I DENIED THE REQUEST, THE FILE CLOSED DOWN & DISAPPEARED COMPLETELY. WHEN THERE IS NO CHARGES WHY DOES YOU TUBE WANT ACCESS TO ALL MY GOOGLE ACCOUNTS. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT INFORMATION THEY WOULD HAVE HAD CCESS TO THROUGH MY GOOGLE INFORMATION, BUT THE REQUEST MADE ME NERVOUS & THAT IS WHY I REFUSED. WHAT INFORMATION WERE THEY LOOKING FOR FROM GOOGLE THAT I HAD TO AGREE TO, IN ORDER TO ACCESS YOU TUBE
Hi Roberta, by signing in with your Google account, you can access all your YouTube channels, subscriptions etc. However, you can continue using the app without signing in to Google as well. Just uninstall the app and reinstall. When it asks you for sign in, click “Use YouTube signed out
Hi. I did everything exactly as you directed and it’s bringing me to regular YouTube. I’m using a friend’s YouTube TV. I got an invite in my email so my account is added to his YT TV. After I followed all the directions, I’m brought to regular YouTube but not YouTube Tv. What should I do?
Hi Allison, the developers chose to name the app Smart YouTube TV. However, this app does not support the actual YouTube TV. You will also find a disclaimer about this in the guide.
You can download Silk or FireFox browser from Amazon Store and use the web version of YouTube to stream YouTube TV. I have also mentioned the steps at the top of the guide.
I can’t scroll youtubetv in silk. I can only choose channels that are on first page.
Hi John, hold down the Select button on your remote while you press the up or down scroll buttons on your remote. Select button is the circular one surrounded by the up/down/left/right navigation buttons
This didn’t work for me
Hi Karen, it still works for me just fine. You may want to try it with a mouse toggle. Here is our guide: https://www.firesticktricks.com/mouse-toggle-firestick.html
I already have YouTube on my firestick however I pay for premium and I cannot get premium on my firestick I still have commercials and all the other crap is there any way to get my premium to register on my firestick TV?
Hi Tommy, you need to sign in with your YouTube premium account on the YouTube FireStick app. Select the profile icon on the left menu (just above the settings icon) and follow the onscreen instructions to sign in. You will see a code on your FireStick app, which you will need to enter at https://www.youtube.com/activate on a mobile or computer
False advertising! It says specifically YouTube TV not Youtube. I want to watch YouTube TV and you know exactly what this is. All this does it get you to YouTube and has nothing to do with the TV subscription. FYI there should be an official app coming 2019 later this year but until then firestick/ android owneres are stuck with 3rd party applications. Good luck hunting.
Hi Bobert, we don’t own the app. We just provide information. Looks like you missed the big disclaimer we have inserted immediately after the intro that clearly says this app does not offer YouTube Live TV services.
There is nothing we can do about how the developers choose to name their third-party app.
Hey I got YouTube but dont know how to get youtubetv? Did I do something wrong?
Hi Chris, this YouTube app doesn’t support YouTube TV (even though it says Smart YouTube TV). You can access YouTube TV via a web browser like FireFox, Silk, etc.
Seriously best instructions ever! So easy to follow and didn’t miss a detail!
I tried to install YouTube TV via Downloader and when I click on “Stable Release” for the Smart YouTube TV app it doesn’t bring up a new screen to give the the Install option. Can you assist. I have the newest 4k Firestick. Should have gotten a Roku….
Hi Greg, when you click Stable Release, wait for a few seconds for the Downloader app to connect to the server and download the file.
same with me on Fire TV
Hi, worked for me again. Have you enabled Java Script in the Downloader app Settings?
Same exact thing here – when I click “Stable release”, nothing happens. I let it sit there for over 5 minutes, and nothing. Where does the download go? Or do you think pop-up is not popping up, or what? Great stuff you have on the site!
Hi Chuck, I just followed the instructions yet another time and it worked again smoothly for me. There is a chance your ISP is blocking the server access. Try it with a VPN
So can my google/youtube account be deleted. I’m getting worried every second so please respond. Thank you.
Hi, I don’t think so.
But if you want, you can always sign out of your Google/YouTube account. On the left menu sidebar, select your account icon (the one that shows your profile picture). Now, click the account with which you signed in. Next, click Remove from TV. This will let you sign out of the YouTube app on Fire stick.
Thank you so much! I am not tech savvy at all but I am able to follow strait forward instructions. We missed YouTube because we used it on the tv for karaoke and use an external system for the microphone/ vocals. We haven’t been doing it as much because it kind of sucks to use tv cast for the YouTube videos. So excited to have YouTube back! This was so simple that even this 51 yr old mom could do it!
Hi Deb, glad we could help!
That is not Youtube TV. That is normal Youtube. Why do people keep posting these guides with the wrong app?
Hi Lannie, that’s the name the developers of the app chose to give it, “Smart YouTube TV”. We are simply relaying the information as is. However, we have added a big note at top specifying that it is not a Live TV app of YouTube.
Is there a way to get he Live YouTube TV app then?
Hi Tiffani, you can’t install the YouTube TV app on FireStick. However, you can access it through a browser such as FireFox, Silk, etc.
I can’t get this to work as of 2/21/19… To note, I’m on the newest FireTV stick 4K, and the downloader app says there may be ongoing issues and asks for email specifics. When I navigate to the Smart YouTube TV page and click the link, it does nothing. If I try it from my computer as a test, it will download the APK file, but I don’t know how to get that to the Firestick so it doesn’t benefit me. I believe this is a temporary (I hope) issue between the most current 4K Firestick and the downloader app. Any workarounds greatly appreciated.
Hi Rob, it works for me fine. Please go to the Downloader app Settings and make sure JavaScript is enabled.
If it still doesn’t work, let me quickly tell you how to transfer APK files from your computer to FireStick.
– Go to FireStick Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options and enable ADB Debugging and Apps from Unknown Sources
– Download ES File Explorer on FireStick
– Open FireStick and on the right side of the window where you see a bunch of icons, click View on PC option
– Click Turn On button on ES File Explorer window next
– ES File Explorer will show an FTP path, something like ftp://192.167.1.6: 5431
– Open a folder on your computer and type in this FTP path in the address bar
– This will let you access all the FireStick folders. Simply copy and paste the APK file from your computer to one of the FireStick folders
Thanks Patrick. It absolutely will not download direct. I even reset the firestick to factory settings and started over. IT just hangs once you click the link.
Anyway, thank you much for the education above. This allowed me to get it installed this morning and should prove useful in the future. Keep up the good work.
Rob
I’m having the very same issue. I have used Downloader with other APK files but this one fails to download. I too will try the above ES file Explorer recommendation.
Lol if you can install apks is better to install “youtube for android tv” and its awesome.
will this allow me to play my 4k movies on my amazon FireTV 4K?
Hi Mario, which 4K movies are you referring to?
The ones I have purchased via google play. For example I can play 4k footage from videos from the youtube app on my xbox one and Firetv 4k but both will only let me play my purchased movies in HD quality even though they show as 4k.
Hi Mario, make sure you sign in to the app with the same Google ID which you used to purchase videos. Launch the app on FireStick and on the left panel select the Library folder (it is the last one on the panel just under the subscription option). Click Purchases to view your purchased videos.
Great app but the name can be confusing as it is called Youtube TV.
Hi Nate, yes that’s right. That’s why we have added a little note around the start telling the difference.
This doesn’t work as of Feb 2019
Hi, it does. I just checked it. You may want to give it another try.
this is for youtube only, not youtube tv????? i see no ability to access my youtube tv account, channels, live tv.
Hi Ken, I have clearly stated at the top of the guide that the name of the app is YouTube TV and must not be confused with Live TV service of YouTube and also how to access Live TV YouTube TV on FireStick.
Thanks for the detailed guide, Patrick. I downloaded Silk, signed into my YouTube TV account, and can stream effectively through my Firestick. Problem I’ve run into and haven’t found a solution for yet: the silk YouTube TV homepage, library, live TV, search option, etc. appears to be zoomed in (feels like around 125%). Since I can’t see the full screen (due to the zoomed in view), I cannot scroll down the full TV options. Any link / description near the four corners of the screen are barely visible and unreadable. I didn’t see any options to “Zoom Out” or “Fit to Screen” on either the YouTubeTV page or the Silk browser app. Do you have any suggestions? I have 2 firesticks and am experiencing the same issue on both of them.
Hi Ryan, hold down the Back + Fast Forward buttons together on your remote for 3-4 seconds to enable Screen Magnifier. A pop-up screen will appear with the instructions to zoom in/zoom out, pan, enable/disable zoom, etc.
I just installed YouTube-Tv yesterday per the instructions. But I have the above issue and holding down the two keys does not bring up a pop-up. Is there something else to try. Thanks
Okay I was hitting the wrong buttons. I now get a pop and can zoom. But does not seem to zoom enough to see all the selections of available channels. Thanks
Firstly, Thank you so much! I was able to install this on my brothers Hisense smart TV. It worked initially but not now.
Secondly, I’m trying to install it the same way on my own FireStick 4K. When I get to step 4 click “Stable version” the option I get is “stable release” or “test releases” when I click on the stable release nothing happens… road block- please assist!
Hi Cindie, I just checked and it worked for me. When I clicked ‘Stable release’ it took Downloader a couple of seconds before it began to download the file. You may have run into a temporary issue. Please try again and let me know.
Nope, same issue. Clicking Stable Release produces another web address at the top like github production release asset but nothing happens after 10 mins. the page stays the same and there is no indication of a download
Hi Wilbour, I tried just now and it worked for me again. Did you enable Javascript in the Downloader app Settings?
Click Settings on the left and check the option ‘Enable JavaScript’
This link won’t work on ES File Explorer as it is not pointing directly to an APK (replying to your another comment addressed to Rob)
I can confirm that the Java setting was on but will try this again. Seems like a few of us with new 4k Firesticks are having issues. I will let you know of my progress. Thanks.
I am trying to open songs and videos on Youtube using Alexa voice command from the remote and it only opens songs in Amazon Music as a sample (as I dont have a amazon music account). Can u make Alexa open youtube videos directly ?
Hi Rom, Amazon does not support YouTube on FireStick officially. Therefore, you can’t use Alexa to open YouTube videos/music videos.
YouTube app is back, you can now directly cast from YouTube app to your Fire stick.
THANKS for responding! I followed your directions and found that I had already dnlded Silk Browser, BUT when I go to HOME and search thru ALL APPS there I do no see it. But it shows I have it….BUT, now the question, please tell me, HOW do I actually use it to Subscribe to You Tube Live and hopefully drop Hulu?
TKS michael
Hi Michael, FireStick home-screen may not necessarily show all your installed apps. Hold down the Home button on your remote for 5-6 seconds and when a window pops up, click Apps on it to view the list of all the apps.
Open Silk Browser and click the address bar on the top-left (the one with the search icon and text ‘Search the web or enter URL’). Now type in https://tv.youtube.com/. Follow the on-page instructions to subscribe to the service.
Please note that YouTube TV is not available in all the regions, even in the US.
Please tell me HOW do you use a WebBrowser on “my” Firestick 4K to sign up for You Tube LIVE?
TKS michael
Hi Michael, you can download popular browsers like Silk Browser or FireFox on your FireStick to watch YouTube Live TV. These browsers are available on Amazon store. Here is how you can install them:
Go to FireStick home-screen
Select Search option in the top-left corner
Look up for the desired browser and click it when it appears in the search results
Follow the onscreen instructions to install it
Walk-through was SPOT ON. Everything installed and is functioning properly, except… my purchases on YouTube won’t play. Once clicked, the video goes to the black “LOADING…” screen and then nothing happens. Hoping you can help a brotha out. Thanks!
Hi Graham, I am not sure if you are referring to the paid live TV section called YouTube TV or paid YouTube videos. If it’s YouTube TV Live TV, sadly this app won’t play it. You can use a web browser on FireStick for it.
If it’s the paid/rented videos, you may not be able to play it. From what I have heard, Amazon doesn’t let you play that on FireStick.
have you tube tv installed did not go to crosswalk install went to aptoide found crosswalk project downloaded open nothing there uninstall download again still not there error when try to open
Hi Stephen, sadly, I am not equipped with the right amount of knowledge to help you with Crosswalk Project. Are you experiencing any difficulties with the YouTube TV app?
When the YouTube app was removed from the FireTV stick, we were given instructions to use the Firefox for Fire TV app to access YouTube. Once you open that app, you just have to select YouTube and it brings you right to it. So much easier than dealing with all the unnecessary steps mentioned here just to install the YouTube TV for Fire TV app. My opinion, anyway.
Thank you so much for the great share; I am also looking for the tutorial to install newpipe apk on firestick.
just use the Android tv apk of YouTube. way better works perfect..
followed all steps but when i open the youtube app its just youtube and not the tv version
Hi Joh, sorry for the confusion. We already have a disclaimer stating that the name of this app is misleading and it does not give access to the live TV service of YouTube. You may play your YouTube TV videos through the Silk Browser though.
I too am having the same issue even after reinstalling app.
Hi Franklin, what exactly is the issue you are experiencing?
I have had this working on my firestick for over 6 months but clicking the link to download it on my new Firetv 4k does absolutely nothing. I’ve downloaded other apk files no problem but this one just has no reaction at all
Hey Dan, FireStick and Fire TV 4K are pretty much the same platform. There is a chance you ran into a temporary glitch. Try to reinstall the app and let me know if you still experience any problem.
When I tried to download the app I got an error saying me Javascripts were on and I didn’t know how to deactivate those to install the app.
Hi Lousie, to disable/deactivate JavaScript, click ‘Settings’ in the Downloader app. You will find Settings on the left menu. In the settings you will find Enable JavaScript. Uncheck this option to disable it.
ah, yeah, you changed the title, and left roughly fifty occurrences of “YouTubeTV” in the article. DUH.
Hey Chuck, unfortunately, I don’t have the rights to change the name of the app. It is what the developers named it. As for its functionality, I have added a big box at the top of the article to tell the readers what is this app and what it does. I am sure you read that too.
Thanks! I’ve been using it for several months now and it works flawlessly!
Thanks for this Patrick, it does exactly what it says on the tin. 🙂 If they read ALL the instructions they will see you put a disclaimer about Youtube & Youtube tv
Can i cast videos from my phone to youTube TV app after following your instructions?
Hey Rahul, YouTube TV App only fetches content from YouTube. You cannot cast videos on your phone onto the app
I thought the same thing. Is there a work around for Youtube TV, now that I have opened my fire stick and can’t return it?
Thank you so much for this! It was SO easy to follow, and saved me having to waste money on a chromecast just to be able to watch YouTube! I really appreciate it!
You guys are great! Its very easy tl follow through and get youtube! Thanks!!! ?
Incredibly misleading article. Quit calling it “YouTube TV”. This is just “YouTube”. I bought a Firestick for the sole purpose of using Youtube TV on my television…not to use the YouTube App.
Hey Jeff, sorry for the trouble. The developers of this have named it ‘YouTube TV’ and I totally understand it could be misleading. This is why we have referred to it as only ‘YouTube’ and not ‘YouTube TV’ in the title of the guide.
Hi, I installed you tube tv but I only get you tube and none of the tv channels. I tried it twice with same results. Any suggestions? Thanks
Roger
This is to install Youtube, not Youtube TV, at least that’s all it installed for us.
Followed the steps but once I activate I’m not actually
Able to access my YouTube TV channels?! Help?!
Hey, this guide is for the firestick app called Smart YouTube TV. It is a workaround to get YouTube on FireStick. It does not give access to YouTube TV (the live TV service offered by YouTube). I understand the name of the app is misleading.
Process is quick and easy. Took less than 20 minutes. If you have the firetv remote app on your phone you can copy and paste the link in downloader to avoid the annoyance of typing on the TV but.
Thanks, I’ve done it now at my Dad’s house. These all helps. ?