YouTube Activate Code Smart TV | Step-by-step instructions

To activate YouTube on your Smart TV using an activate code, Open the YouTube app on your Smart TV. Navigate to the “Sign In” or “Settings” menu in the app.

✅ Step-by-step instructions

1. On your Smart TV (or streaming device) open the YouTube app.

2. Navigate to Settings → Sign In (or “Link with TV code”). A code (usually 6–8 characters) will appear on the TV screen.

3. On your phone, tablet or computer, open a browser and go to yt.be/activate or youtube.com/activate.

4. Sign in with the Google account you want to use with YouTube on the TV.

5. Enter the activation code shown on your TV, then click “Next” or “Allow”.

6. Your TV will refresh and the YouTube app will be linked to your account.

🔧 Tips / Troubleshooting

• Make sure the code is entered while it is still valid — they expire relatively quickly.

• Ensure the YouTube app on your TV is up to date and your TV is connected to the internet.

• Use the same Google account on both the TV activation screen and the browser device.

• If no code appears, try closing and reopening the YouTube app or selecting “Sign in with web browser” / “Link device” option.

Activate YouTube on a Samsung Smart TV

Here’s how to activate YouTube on a Samsung Smart TV step-by-step 👇

🔹 Option 1 — Sign in with your phone or computer

1. Turn on your Samsung Smart TV and open the YouTube app.

2. Navigate to Settings → Sign in → Sign in with web browser (or “Link with TV code”).

3. On your TV screen, you’ll see an activation code.

4. On your phone, tablet, or computer, go to
   👉 https://www.youtube.com/activate
   or
   👉 https://yt.be/activate

5. Sign in to your Google account (the one you use for YouTube).

6. Enter the code shown on your TV and select Next or Allow.

7. The YouTube app on your TV will automatically refresh — you’re signed in!

🔹 Option 2 — Link with TV code (if supported)

1. Open the YouTube app on your Samsung TV.

2. Go to Settings → Link with TV code. A blue 12-digit code will appear.

3. On your phone or tablet, open the YouTube app.

4. Tap your profile picture → Settings → Watch on TV → Enter TV code.

5. Enter the code from your TV. You’re now linked!

⚙️ Troubleshooting tips

• Make sure your Samsung TV is connected to the internet.

• If the YouTube app isn’t showing correctly, update it via the Samsung Smart Hub → Apps → Updates.

• If you still don’t get a code, uninstall and reinstall the YouTube app or restart your TV.