Learn how to activate YouTube on your TV by entering the code. Step-by-step guide to link your account via yt.be/activate quickly and safely.
Turn on your TV.
Go to the apps menu (where all your TV apps are).
Look for the YouTube app and open it.
Once YouTube opens, find the Sign In button.
Click it using your TV remote.
After clicking Sign In, YouTube will show a code on your TV screen.
This is usually a mix of letters and numbers.
Keep this code safe — you’ll need it in the next step.
On your phone, tablet, or computer, open a browser.
Type yt.be/activate in the address bar and press Enter.
You’ll see a page asking you to enter the code.
Type the code from your TV into the box on the website.
Click Next or Allow Access.
Go back to your TV.
You should see a message saying “You’re signed in!” or “Your TV is now linked to your account.”
Now you can watch YouTube on your TV with your account.
Code Expired: Get a new code from the TV app and enter it on yt.be/activate.
Typed Wrong: Check letters, numbers, and capitals carefully.
Internet Issues: Make sure both TV and phone/computer are online.
Wrong Google Account: Sign in with the correct account before entering the code.
App/Browser Glitch: Restart your TV app or try a different browser.
Open the YouTube app on your TV and go to Sign In.
A code will appear on your TV screen.
On your phone or computer, go to yt.be/activate.
Enter the code exactly as shown and click Next or Allow Access.
Your TV is now linked — you can watch YouTube with your account!
Q1. What is yt.be/activate used for?
It links your YouTube account to your TV or streaming device using a code.
Q2. Is yt.be/activate safe?
Yes, it’s an Google/YouTube link.
Q3. My code expired — what do I do?
Generate a new code from your TV’s YouTube app and enter it again.
Q4. Can I activate YouTube without a remote?
Yes, just open yt.be/activate on your phone or computer and enter the TV code.
Q5. Why isn’t yt.be/activate working on my browser?
Try clearing your browser cache, using another browser, or restarting the TV app.