How to Get YouTube TV on Samsung Smart TV
Quick Answer: Yes, you can get YouTube TV on most Samsung Smart TVs from 2016 onward. Open the Smart Hub, go to Apps, search for YouTube TV, and install it, then sign in with the Google account linked to your YouTube TV subscription. The main plan costs $82.99 a month in 2026 and includes 100+ live channels with unlimited DVR.
Is Your Samsung TV Compatible?
YouTube TV works on Samsung Smart TVs from 2016 onward running Tizen OS. Google lists 2017 and newer models as officially supported, and most 2016 models run the app too. The fastest check is to press Home, open Apps, and search for “YouTube TV.” If the app appears, your TV can run it. TVs from 2015 and earlier cannot install it; use a streaming stick instead (see below).
How to Install YouTube TV on Samsung Smart TV
- Connect your TV to the internet (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and update its software first: go to Settings, then Support, then Software Update, then Update Now.
- Press the Home button on your remote to open the Smart Hub.
- Select Apps.
- Select the search icon and type “YouTube TV”.
- Select the YouTube TV app, then select Install.
- Once installed, open the app and select Sign In. Sign in with the Google account that has your YouTube TV subscription. If you are new to YouTube TV, you can start a subscription at tv.youtube.com. A free trial is usually offered to new subscribers.
What Does YouTube TV Cost?
The main YouTube TV plan costs $82.99 a month in 2026 and includes 100+ live channels, local stations in most areas, unlimited cloud DVR storage, three simultaneous streams, and six household accounts. Cheaper genre plans start at $54.99 a month. Prices change from time to time, so confirm the current price at tv.youtube.com before you subscribe.
If the App Is Not Showing Up
- Update your TV software (Settings, then Support, then Software Update, then Update Now), then search Apps again.
- Check your TV’s model year under Settings, then Support, then About This TV. If it is a 2015 or older model, the app is not supported.
- Restart your TV: unplug it for 30 seconds, plug it back in, and try again.
- If the app still does not appear, use a streaming device. Plug in a Fire TV Stick, Chromecast, or Roku, and install YouTube TV there.
If YouTube TV Keeps Crashing or Won’t Load
- Delete the app and reinstall it from Apps. Highlight the app, press Options, select Delete, then install it again.
- Check your internet connection and restart your router if other apps are slow too.
- As a last step, reset the Smart Hub: go to Settings, then Support, then Self Diagnosis, then Reset Smart Hub. This removes all installed apps, so you will need to reinstall YouTube TV afterward.
YouTube TV vs the YouTube App
The free YouTube app and YouTube TV are different apps. The YouTube app shows free videos. YouTube TV is the paid live TV service with channels, live sports, and DVR. Make sure you install the one called “YouTube TV.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Samsung account to install YouTube TV? A Samsung account helps with app downloads and syncing, but the YouTube TV sign-in itself uses your Google account.
Can I watch YouTube TV on more than one TV? Yes. Your subscription covers three simultaneous streams across your household devices.
Does YouTube TV work outside the US? YouTube TV is a US service. It is not officially available in other countries.
