Quick answer
Press Home on the Samsung remote, open YouTube, choose Sign in, then Sign in with your phone. Enter the code at yt.be/activate and choose Allow.
Sign in to YouTube on a Samsung TV
- Open YouTube.Press Home and select YouTube in the app row. Not there? Go to Apps, search for YouTube and choose Add to Home.
- Open the sign-in screen.Press ← to open the side menu and select Sign in.
- Choose Sign in with your phone.The TV shows a code and a QR code.
- Enter the code on your phone.Scan the QR code, or go to yt.be/activate and type the code.
- Allow access.Pick your Google account and choose Allow. The TV switches to your account.
Opens Google's official page in a new tab. Type your code there, never on any other site.
Samsung problems and fixes
Code is not accepted
Go back on the TV and choose Sign in again to get a fresh code. Then check the account you pick on your phone. More fixes
YouTube freezes or the sign-in screen will not load
- Turn the TV off at the wall for 30 seconds.
- Update the TV: Settings → Support → Software Update → Update Now.
- Turn on auto-updates for apps in Apps → Settings, then reopen YouTube.
Still broken: reset Smart Hub
On most recent models: Settings → Support → Device Care → Self Diagnosis → Reset Smart Hub. The default PIN is usually 0000. Menu names differ slightly by year. This signs you out of your apps, so use it last.
"YouTube is no longer available on this device"
Some older Samsung TVs no longer meet YouTube's requirements. Update the TV software, then try YouTube in the TV's web browser at youtube.com, or add a streaming stick.
Sign out or switch account
Open the side menu, select your profile picture, choose the account and select Sign out. To add another person, choose Add account and repeat the code steps. Sign out remotely
Questions people ask
Where is YouTube on my Samsung TV?
Press Home on the remote. YouTube is usually in the app row at the bottom. If not, open Apps, search for YouTube and add it to Home.
My Samsung TV says YouTube is no longer available.
That message means the TV no longer meets YouTube's requirements. Update the TV software first. If it still shows, use a streaming stick, or open youtube.com in the TV's web browser.
Will resetting Smart Hub delete my apps?
It signs you out of apps and may remove apps you added, so you will need to sign in again. Use it only after a normal restart and app update have not helped.