Quick answer
Press HOME, open YouTube and choose Sign in. Pick the TV's Google account, or choose Sign in with your phone and enter the code at yt.be/activate.
Sign in on a Sony Bravia
- Press HOME and open YouTube.
- Choose Sign in.The Google account used to set up the TV is offered first.
- For a different account, choose Sign in with your phone and enter the code at yt.be/activate.
- Allow access on your phone.
Opens Google's official page in a new tab. Type your code there, never on any other site.
Sony problems and fixes
Restart the TV
Hold the remote's Power button for about 5 seconds; the TV restarts and keeps your settings. If that does not help, unplug the power cord for about 2 minutes.
Clear YouTube's cache
Open Settings → Apps, select YouTube and choose Clear cache. On Android 11 models the reboot option is under Quick settings → Settings → Device Preferences. Menu names vary by model.
Update
Update YouTube in the Google Play Store, and the TV's software from the Settings menu.
Questions people ask
How do I restart a Sony Bravia?
Hold the remote's power button for about 5 seconds until the TV restarts. Your settings are kept. For a full reset of the power, unplug the TV for about 2 minutes.
Do I need a separate Google account for YouTube on my Bravia?
No. YouTube can use the Google account you set up the TV with. Add other accounts from YouTube's profile menu.