Summary
- Open Vizio App Store → All Apps → Type YouTube TV → Click Install.
- After installing the app, you need to activate the YouTube TV app.
- You can also cast the YouTube TV app to Vizio Smart TV from your smartphone or PC.
YouTube TV is a streaming service owned by Google. It consists of 85+ live TV channels, including ABC, TNT, Lifestyle, HGTV, TLC, AMC, CBS, and more. Apart from the live TV channel, you can also watch on-demand content as well. You can record and save the live content using the Cloud DVR feature, and you can access the recordings for upto nine months. Vizio is one of the affordable smart TVs packed with several streaming apps, including YouTube TV. You can easily add the app to Vizio Smart TV from the App Store. Streaming YouTube TV content on Vizio Smart TV gives you an immersive cinematic experience.
YouTube TV Subscription
The subscription for YouTube TV is $54.99/month for the first three months. After that, you need to pay $64.99 per month. Additionally, you will get premium TV channels such as HBO Max, Cinemax, STARZ, and sports TV channels. You can subscribe to the YouTube TV subscription on the official website and can cancel the YouTube TV subscription anytime.
How to Download YouTube TV on Vizio Smart TV
[1] Launch Vizio Smart TV and connect to a strong Wi-Fi connection.
[2] Press the Vizio [V] button on the remote to open the Vizio App Store.
[3] Select All Apps and search for the YouTube TV app.
[4] Locate and click the YouTube TV app from the search results. Then, select Install to download the app.
How to Activate the YouTube TV app on Vizio Smart TV
[1] Select Open to launch the YouTube TV app.
[2] Note down the Activation Code displayed on the TV screen.
[3] Go to the YouTube TV official website on a browser.
[4] Enter the Activation Code and click Next.
[5] Enter your YouTube TV login credentials to sign in.
[6] Once activated, open the YouTube TV app on Vizio TV and stream your favorite live TV channels.
Alternative Way to Stream YouTube TV on Vizio Smart TV
The YouTube TV app supports the cast feature. So, you can easily cast the YouTube TV to Chromecast-connected Vizio Smart TV. If your Vizio Smart TV has in-built cast support, enable the cast feature in the Settings app.
Cast YouTube TV from Smartphone [Android & iOS]
You can cast the YouTube TV app from Android and iOS devices. The procedure is the same for both Vizio TVs with an in-built cast or while using an external Chromecast device.
1: Connect your smartphone and your Vizio smart TV to the same Wi-Fi network. This will help the devices to establish the connection.
2: Download and install the YouTube TV app on your smartphone from the Play Store/App Store.
3: Open the YouTube TV app and log in with your Google account credentials.
4: You can find the cast icon on the home screen of the YouTube TV app. Tap the cast icon.
5: Choose your Vizio TV or Chromecast device from the list of available devices.
6: Now, choose the video or Live TV you want to stream on the Vizio Smart TV.
Cast YouTube TV from Computer [Google Chrome]
You need the Google Chrome browser to cast YouTube TV from a computer. The following method will be applicable for both Windows PC and Mac.
1: Connect your computer and your Vizio smart TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
2: Open the Google Chrome browser on your Windows or Mac.
3: Go to the YouTube TV site and log in to your account.
4: Right-click anywhere on the screen and choose the Cast option, or you can find the cast option under the three-dotted Menu icon in the top-right corner.
5: Now, your PC browser will search for the available devices and connect to the Vizio Smart TV.
6: Under the Sources drop-down, choose the Cast Tab option.
7: Start playing any video content on the YouTube TV website.
8. You will see YouTube TV content playing on your Vizio TV. To stop casting, click on the Cast icon and choose the Stop casting option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can directly install the YouTube TV app from the App Store on Vizio Smart TV.
By connecting streaming devices like Firestick, Roku, etc., to Vizio Smart TV, you can stream YouTube TV content on Vizio TV.
Refer to the steps listed below to fix the YouTube TV app not working issue.
1. Uninstall and reinstall the app.
2. Update the app on Vizio Smart TV.
3. Check the internet connection.
4. Update Vizio Smart TV.