Quick answer
Open YouTube on the TV, choose Sign in and Sign in with your phone, then enter the code at yt.be/activate.
Philips TV systems
| System | YouTube |
|---|---|
| Titan OS (most 2025 models, 7000 series and up) | Included, no install needed |
| Google TV / Android TV | From the Google Play Store. See the Google TV guide too. |
| Saphi | Preinstalled apps and an App Gallery; no Play Store |
Sign in to YouTube
- Open YouTube from the TV's home screen or apps.
- Choose Sign in, then Sign in with your phone.
- Enter the code at yt.be/activate or scan the QR code.
- Allow access.
Opens Google's official page in a new tab. Type your code there, never on any other site.
Philips problems and fixes
Old YouTube app on an Android TV
Philips' fix: in the Google Play Store open My apps, remove the old YouTube version, install or re-enable the current one, then unplug the TV for about a minute.
Casting on Titan OS
Screen mirroring does not work on 2025 Titan OS TVs, but casting from the YouTube phone app does.
General
Update the TV software, restart by unplugging for a minute, and update YouTube where your system has an app store.
Questions people ask
Do I need to install YouTube on a Philips Titan OS TV?
No. Apps on Titan OS run without installing, and YouTube is included, although the app line-up can vary by country.
YouTube shows a connection error on my 2014 or 2015 Philips Android TV.
The old built-in YouTube app stopped working in 2015. Philips advises removing it from Google Play's My apps, installing the current version, then unplugging the TV for a minute. Some 2014 sets cannot run the newer app.