Quick answer
Press Home, open YouTube, choose Sign in and Sign in with your phone. Enter the code at yt.be/activate and choose Allow.
Sign in to YouTube on an LG TV
- Open YouTube.Press Home and pick YouTube from the launcher. If it is missing, open the LG Content Store (or Apps), search for YouTube, install it and save it to the home screen.
- Go to Sign in.Point the Magic Remote at the side menu, or press ←, and choose Sign in.
- Choose Sign in with your phone.The code and QR code appear.
- Enter the code.Scan the QR code or type the code at yt.be/activate on your phone or computer.
- Allow access.Pick your account and choose Allow.
Opens Google's official page in a new tab. Type your code there, never on any other site.
LG problems and fixes
Sign-in screen spins or shows an error
- Check the TV is online: Settings → Network.
- Update the TV: Settings → Support → Software Update.
- Unplug the TV for 30 seconds and try again.
App keeps failing after updates
Press Home, choose Edit on the launcher, delete YouTube, then install it again from the Content Store. You will need to sign in again.
Typing with the remote instead
If you would rather not use your phone, choose Sign in with your remote. The Magic Remote's pointer makes the on-screen keyboard much faster than arrow keys.
Sign out or switch account
Open the side menu, select your profile picture, choose the account and select Sign out. Sign out from your phone instead
Questions people ask
How do I install YouTube on an LG TV?
Press Home, open the LG Content Store (called Apps on newer models), search for YouTube and install it. Save it to the home screen.
How do I update YouTube on LG?
Updating the TV software also updates the built-in apps: Settings → Support → Software Update. If YouTube still misbehaves, delete it and install it again from the Content Store.