WHAT TO KNOW
- In the Google Home app, tap the Plus (+) in the upper-left corner of the Home screen, tap Video, then tap Link under Youtube TV and log in.
- To start watching, say, “Hey Google, play show/movie on Youtube TV on my device name.”
This article explains how to link Youtube TV to a Google Home device such as the Google Nest Hub.
Can You Get Youtube TV on Google Home?
To use Youtube TV with your Google Home device, you must already have set up a Youtube TV account using a web browser or the Youtube TV app. After linking your account to Google Home, you can start watching with voice commands.
Google will then start playing the latest unwatched episode or resume exactly where you left off. Your Youtube TV account syncs across all of your devices, which means you can turn off Youtube TV on your TV and continue watching on Google Home without interruption.
How to Link Youtube TV to Google Home
Once you’ve created a Youtube TV account, use the Google Home app to link it to your Google Home:
- Open the Google Home app on your mobile device and tap the Plus (+) in the upper-left corner of the Home screen.
- Tap Video under Manage Services.
- Tap Link under Youtube TV.
- Tap Link Account.
- Enter the email address associated with your Youtube TV account and tap Continue.
- Enter your Youtube TV password and tap Log In & Link. If you have more than one Youtube TV profile, you’ll be asked to choose which one to use with Google Home.
How to Unlink Youtube TV from Google Home
Once you’ve linked Youtube TV account to Google Home, you can use the Google Home app to unlink Youtube TV from Google Home.
- Open the Google Home app on your mobile device and tap the Plus (+) in the upper-left corner of the Home screen.
- Tap Video under Manage Services.
- Tap Unlink under Youtube TV.
How to Fix it When Youtube TV is Not Working with Google Home
If Google Home is not responding to your command to play content on Youtube TV, then you have to disconnect and relink your Google and Youtube TV account.
- Open the Google Home app on your mobile device and tap the Plus (+) in the upper-left corner of the Home screen.
- Tap Video under Manage Services.
- Tap Unlink under Youtube TV.
- Restart the Google Home app.
- Open the Google Home app on your mobile device and tap the Plus (+) in the upper-left corner of the Home screen.
- Tap Video under Manage Services.
- Select Youtube TV and tap Link Account, then Log in to Youtube TV.
- Tap Okay to confirm.
How Do I Connect Youtube TV to Chromecast?
If you want to stream Youtube TV on Chromecast or any other Google device, all you have to do is connect your Chromecast to the Google App and link your Youtube TV account. With multiple devices set up, you’ll have to tell Google which screen you want to watch on.
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