The official YouTube channel is available for free. You just need an internet connection to watch YouTube on Roku.
Install the YouTube App on Roku
To access YouTube on your Roku, the first thing to do is add the YouTube channel to your Roku device. You can do this using two ways.
Add YouTube From the Roku Device Itself
Add YouTube From the Roku Website
And that’s it. YouTube is now available on your Roku device.
Access YouTube on Roku
YouTube’s channel for Roku offers several features, many of which you’ve probably seen on the YouTube site and the YouTube mobile app. To access YouTube and its features, you’ll first have to launch the YouTube channel on your Roku. To do so:
Watch a YouTube Video on Roku
Now that you have YouTube on your Roku, you might want to play a video to see how the channel works. You don’t have to sign in to your account to be able to play a video.
View YouTube Playlists on Roku
You can access all your playlists if you’ve logged in to your YouTube account.
Add a Secondary Account to YouTube on Roku
If you have multiple people using your Roku device, you can allow each person to add their account to the YouTube channel. This way, their content preferences won’t affect yours when you’re watching YouTube.
Play a YouTube Video From Your Phone on Roku
Compared to Roku, it’s easy to find and watch videos on YouTube on your iPhone and Android phone. You can find the video you’d like to watch on your phone, and then cast that video from your phone to your Roku device. To do so, ensure both your phone and your Roku device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Then, follow these steps:
Sign Out From Your YouTube Account on Roku
If you’d like to use YouTube on your Roku unsigned, you can log out from your YouTube account.
Remove YouTube From Roku
If you’re done with YouTube, and you no longer wish to keep this channel on your Roku, you can remove the channel as follows. And that shows you how to bring your favorite video site to your favorite streaming device. We hope this guide helps you watch your favorite movies, music videos, gaming videos, and other YouTube content on your Roku-connected screen.
