Pairing your smartphone with YouTube TV allows you to control videos, browse content, and manage playback directly from your phone. This guide explains how to pair your smartphone with YouTube TV using yt.be/activate , using both automatic and manual methods.
Connect both your smartphone and Smart TV to the same Wi-Fi network
Open the YouTube app on your Smart TV
Launch the YouTube app on your smartphone
Tap the Cast icon at the top of the mobile screen
Select your Smart TV from the available device list
Once connected, YouTube will start playing on your TV and show a connection bar on your phone
Your phone is now successfully paired with YouTube TV.
Open the YouTube app on your TV
Go to Settings → Link with TV Code
A 12-digit pairing code will appear on the TV screen
On your smartphone, open YouTube → Settings → Watch on TV
Tap Enter TV Code
Enter the code shown on your TV
Your smartphone is now paired using yt.be/activate.
After pairing, your smartphone becomes a powerful YouTube TV remote:
Queue multiple videos to play automatically
Like videos, comment, and subscribe from your phone
Adjust video quality, captions, and playback speed
Browse new videos while one plays on TV
This improves both convenience and viewing experience.
If you want to disconnect your phone:
Go to Settings → Linked Devices
Select your device and tap Unlink
Go to yt.be/activate
Open Settings → Watch on TV → Remove linked devices