| YouTube | YouTube TV | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Free videos, channels, music videos, Shorts | Paid live TV channels (US service) |
| Sign-in address | yt.be/activate | tv.youtube.com/start |
| Account needed | Any Google account | The Google account with the YouTube TV plan |
| Sign out | Profile picture → your account → Sign out | Profile photo → Sign out, or Switch account → Remove |
| Remove remotely | Google Account → Permissions → YouTube on TV | Google Account → Permissions → YouTube TV |
How to sign in to YouTube TV
- Open the YouTube TV app on your TV and choose to sign in.
- Scan the QR code, or go to tv.youtube.com/start on your phone or computer, and enter the activation code.
- Pick the account that has the plan and choose Allow.
If the activation code expires, reload the page on the TV to get a new one. YouTube TV also has a Sign in with your remote option.
How to sign in to YouTube
See the enter code guide, or pick your device on the device list.
Ready? Open the official page.
Open yt.be/activate Your TV code goes on Google's page only.
Questions people ask
I pay for YouTube Premium. Which page do I use?
yt.be/activate. YouTube Premium is a membership on the normal YouTube app. YouTube TV is a separate live-TV service.
Do I need a paid plan for tv.youtube.com/start?
Yes. YouTube TV needs an active YouTube TV plan. When you sign in, pick the Google account that has the plan.
Can one TV have both apps?
Yes. They are separate apps, and each signs in on its own.