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How to Activate the Youtube on Roku?

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It is very easy to activate Youtube on Roku. You can do it easily by following some simple guidelines. For reference, you can visit roku.com/link/activation/settings and get the complete guidelines. In this blog, we are going to discuss the simple ways through which you can activate the Roku on Youtube. Follow the guidelines carefully and get complete help.

Install the Youtube Channel

  • To activate the Roku on youtube device, you have to keep your device updated. You can run the Roku setup on smart TV before you install the youtube on it. Keep your Roku device updated with the latest version.

  • Older Roku Versions allow the users to access the Youtube via third party channels such as Twonky and that needs subscriptions.

  • To install the Youtube on Roku

    • Open the Roku on your Smart TV.

    • Visit the Channel Store section.

    • Click on the Home Button on Roku remote to check out the Channel Store option.

    • Choose ‘Top-Free’ option.

    • On the right side, you will see the youtube channel.

    • Select the channel as it is free for the users.

    • Select ‘Add Channel’ option from the Channel list.

    • The Youtube will be installed on your channel list in just a few moments.

    To open the Roku immediately, just click on the ‘Go-to Channel’ option in the ‘My Channel’ list of your Roku.

    In addition to the aforementioned steps, the better way to activate the Youtube on Roku is:

    You can just use the youtube.com/activate to watch your favorite youtube videos on the Roku. With the help of this method, you can connect the Youtube to your smart TV.

    Here is the simple way to do it:

    • Setup the Roku app on your smart TV and sign in the application.

    • Open the Roku account and add YouTube to My Channels as mentioned above,

    • Go to ‘My Channels’ and open the youtube.

    • Now, open the settings and click ‘Sign In’ option.

    • You will see the 8 digit code on your screen generated by the Roku.

    • Just remember that code.

    • Go to the link - Youtube.com/activate on your device.

    • Enter the information to sign-in.

    • Once you sign-in the 8 digit code will appear on your screen.

    • Youtube will ask you to allow access.

    • Tap on Yes and get back to the Roku app on the TV.

    This way, you can activate the Youtube on Roku. If you face any trouble, get expert help or visit the roku.com/link/activation/settings. So., activate the Youtube on Roku and watch your favorite videos.