Reminder: Make sure you’re signed in with your Google Account before activation.
Watching YouTube on your Smart TV gives you the ultimate viewing experience — bigger screen, better sound, and full access to your favorite channels and playlists. But before you start streaming, you’ll need to activate YouTube on your TV using your Google account.
Most Smart TVs come with the YouTube app pre-installed.
If not, go to your TV’s App Store (like Samsung Smart Hub, LG Content Store, or Google Play TV) and download YouTube.
Once installed:
Launch the YouTube app
Navigate to the left menu bar
Select “Sign in” or “Link with TV code”
When you choose “Link with TV code,” a 12-digit code will appear on your TV screen.
Keep this screen open — you’ll use this code in the next step.
On your phone, tablet, or computer, open a browser and go to
👉 yt.be/activate
This is the official YouTube device activation page.
You’ll be asked to sign in with your Google Account — the same one you use for YouTube.
After signing in, you’ll see a box asking for your activation code.
Type in the 12-digit code displayed on your TV and click Next or Allow Access.
Wait a few seconds while YouTube connects your account to your Smart TV.
Once connected, your YouTube account will automatically appear on your TV.
Now you can:
Watch your favorite videos
Access playlists, subscriptions, and recommendations
Like and comment using your account
Stream seamlessly across all your devices