In this article, you will learn about different methods to activate Youtube via youtube.com/activate.
In today’s generation, YouTube is the go-to platform for most individuals to watch videos. YouTube has it all, whether you want to watch instructional tutorials, movies, or even web series. Therefore, it is the most popular video publishing and streaming site as of today.
While you can watch YouTube on any smartphone with video support and an internet connection, as well as on desktops with a supported browser and an internet connection, watching YouTube on TV is a unique privilege. YouTube support on smart TVs is a boon for all.
Even if you don’t have an Android TV or a smart TV, there are numerous methods to watch YouTube on your TV. While connecting your TV to a computer is the obvious choice, you may be shocked to learn that you can link Roku, Kodi, Xbox One, or a PlayStation (PS3 or later) to stream YouTube videos directly to your TV.
You may be wondering how you will enter your Google account on these devices to access your subscribed channels and playlists. It is when youtube.com/activate comes into play. It enables you to activate your YouTube account on media devices or consoles that support this capability, eliminating the need for a Google account sign-in. But how do you use it? Let’s find out.
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How to Activate YouTube using youtube.com/activate
I will try to tell our readers as much as I can about the steps you may take to activate YouTube on some of the most popular media devices and consoles by using youtube.com/activate.
Method 1: Activate YouTube on Kodi
Kodi (previously XBMC) is a free and open-source media player and entertainment platform. If you have Kodi installed on your TV, you must first install the YouTube plugin before activating YouTube at youtube.com/activate. Here’s a step-by-step guide for activating YouTube on Kodi:
1. First, look for the Add-ons tab and install it from Repository/Get Add-ons.
2. Choose the Kodi Add-on Repository option.
3. Use the Video Add-ons option.
4. Choose YouTube and press the Install Now button. The installation may take a minute or two to complete. You must have a reliable internet connection.
5. When the installation is finished, go to Kodi – video – Add-on – YouTube. Launch the YouTube app.
6. On your screen, you will see an eight-digit verification code.
7. On a computer or a smartphone, navigate to www.youtube.com/activate.
8. Enter the eight-digit code that appeared on the screen.
9. To complete the activation of Kodi on YouTube, click the Proceed option.
Method 2: Activate YouTube on Roku
Roku is a streaming stick that you can attach to your TV and stream television, movies, and other media using an internet connection. To enable YouTube on Roku, follow these steps:
1. Connect your Roku stream stick to your TV first. A Wi-Fi connection is required. Sign in to your Roku account once connected.
2. By hitting the Home button on your Roku remote, you can access the Home Screen.
3. On your Roku remote, select Channel Store and push the OK button.
4. Select YouTube from the list of Top Free and press OK on your remote.
5. Select the Add Channel option and press the OK button.
6. YouTube will be added to your channels once you complete the final step. To see if YouTube was successfully added, hit the Home button on the remote and navigate My Channels.
7. The YouTube channel should be included in the channel list. Navigate to the YouTube Channel.
8. Now, on the left side of the YouTube channel, click the Gear symbol.
9. Now, click Sign in and provide your Google/YouTube account details.
10. On the screen, Roku will display an 8-digit code.
11. Now, using a compatible browser, navigate to youtube.com/activate on your laptop or phone.
12. If you haven’t already logged in and finished the sign-in process, enter your Google account details.
13. Complete the activation by entering the eight-digit code that Roku displays in the box.
14. If you encounter a prompt like this, click Allow access. You have successfully activated YouTube on your Roku stream stick by going to youtube.com/activate.
Method 3: Activate YouTube on an Apple TV
You will need to download and install the YouTube app on your Apple TV as a precondition. Open the app store, then search for and install YouTube. After that, you can enable YouTube as follows:
1. Open the YouTube app on your Apple TV.
2. Navigate to its configuration menu.
3. Sign in to your account through the Settings menu item.
4. Take note of the eight-digit code displayed by the Apple TV.
5. On a smartphone or a PC with the same YouTube account as the Apple TV, go to www.youtube.com/activate.
6. Enter the eight-digit code you wrote down and continue with the activation.
Method 4: Activate YouTube on smart TV
Every new Smart TV includes the YouTube app. However, in a few models, it must first be downloaded from the app store. Before you begin, ensure that you have it installed:
1. On the Smart TV, launch the YouTube app.
2. Go to Settings after you’ve opened the app.
3. Choose the Sign-in option.
4. An eight-digit code will now be displayed in the YouTube app. Could you make a note of it?
5. Using a browser on a laptop, desktop, or mobile device, go to www.youtube.com/activate. Before you continue, make sure you’re logged in to your YouTube account.
6. Proceed by entering the code you saw on the TV screen. Allow and proceed if any prompts appear.
Method 5: Activate YouTube on Xbox One and Xbox 360
Getting YouTube to work on an Xbox is a simple task. You must first download and install the YouTube app from the app store, just like you would on an Apple TV. Once you’ve done that,
1. Launch YouTube on your Xbox.
2. Navigate to Sign-in & Settings.
3. Then, on the controller, select Sign in and push the X button.
4. An eight-digit code will be displayed in the YouTube app. You’ll need this code later, so write it down or keep this screen open.
5. From your PC or phone, go to youtube.com/activate. You should have the same YouTube account as the Xbox. If you aren’t already logged in, enter your credentials and sign in.
6. Return to the youtube.com/activate page and input the eight-digit number displayed on the Xbox.
7. If you get a confirmation popup asking for confirmation that you want to grant Xbox access to your account, click Allow and continue.
Method 6: Activate YouTube on a Samsung Smart TV
If you have a Samsung Smart TV, you’ll be happy to know that it boasts one of the quickest YouTube activation procedures. To do so,
1. Start the TV and must ensure you have an active Wi-Fi connection. On Samsung TV, navigate to the Smart TV app store.
2. Locate and launch the YouTube app.
3. When you start the YouTube app, the eight-digit activation code will appear on your TV screen.
4. Open a browser on your smartphone or PC and navigate to YouTube.com/activate. Before you continue, make sure you’re signed in to your Google/YouTube account.
5. Enter the activation code that appears on the Samsung Smart TV screen.
6. Select the Next option.
7. If a message appears asking if you want Samsung TV to access your account, click Allow.
YouTube is now enabled on your Samsung Smart TV.
Method 7: Activate YouTube on Amazon Firestick
The Amazon Fire Stick allows customers to stream content from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and now YouTube right to their television. To activate your YouTube account on the Amazon Fire Stick, follow these steps.
1. Press the home button on the Amazon Fire TV controller.
2. Navigate to the Amazon Appstore.
3. Install YouTube by searching for it.
4. You may be required to sign in to your YouTube account.
5. Keep the screen open or take note of the eight-digit activation code displayed on the screen.
6. Using a browser on a laptop, desktop, or mobile device, go to www.youtube.com/activate. Before you continue, make sure you’re logged in to your YouTube account.
7. Proceed by entering the code you saw on the TV screen. Allow and proceed if any prompts appear.
Method 8: Use Chromecast to stream YouTube to TV
Google Chromecast is an excellent tool for sharing screens and streaming video from one device to another. It’s especially beneficial if you want to see something on a larger screen, such as casting a video from your phone to a TV. If the YouTube app on your TV isn’t working correctly, you can install Chromecast and use it to watch YouTube videos.
1. Check that the mobile device or tablet you intend to stream is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as Chromecast.
2. Launch the YouTube app.
3. Select the Cast option. It may be located at the very top of the app’s Home screen.
4. Choose the device to which you want to cast, in this case, your TV.
5. Select a TV show or a video.
6. If the video does not begin playing automatically, press the Play button.
Method 9: Activate YouTube on PlayStation
While PlayStation lets you play several games, it also allows you to stream media via a selection of streaming apps accessible on the app store. YouTube is also available, and to use it on your TV by connecting it to a PlayStation, follow the steps below.
1. On the PlayStation, launch the YouTube app. Would you please keep in mind that only PlayStation 3 and later are supported? If you don’t already have the app, go to the app store and download it.
2. After you’ve launched the app, navigate to Sign-in & settings.
3. Choose the Sign-in option.
4. An eight-digit code will now be displayed in the YouTube app. Could you make a note of it?
5. Using a browser on a laptop, desktop, or mobile device, go to www.youtube.com/activate.
Before you continue, make sure you’re logged in to your YouTube account.
6. Proceed by entering the code you saw on the TV screen. Allow and proceed if any prompts appear.
Final Words
I have completed the steps for activating YouTube via youtube.com/activate. If any of these options fail, you can restart your TV, check and restart your internet connection, and try checking out, and then back in with your YouTube account. Google has provided us with the privilege of watching YouTube videos on a massive screen while sitting back on your couch via youtube.com/activate.
