How to Get YouTube on Roku: Complete Beginner's Guide

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Start watching YouTube on your Roku streaming device

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Last Updated: February 5, 2025 Fact Checked

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Similar to other big streaming apps, you can find YouTube in Roku's Channel Store. You can download the app to view both regular YouTube and YouTube TV. Here's how to get YouTube on Roku using your streaming device, computer, Android, iPhone, or iPad.

Quick Steps

Select the Home button.
Select Streaming Channels.
Select Search.
Enter youtube.
Select YouTube.
Select Add channel.

Method 1

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This is next to a house icon.
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Select Streaming Channels on the Roku menu. You'll find the Roku navigation menu on the left-hand side of the home screen.
- This will open the Channel Store.
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This is the magnifying glass.
Results will load as you type.
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Select YouTube. You'll see this on the right side.
- If you're looking for YouTube TV, select that tile instead.
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Select Add channel in the channel details. If you created a PIN number during the activation process, you may be asked to enter it now.
- YouTube will be added to your Roku. To open the app, select Go to channel on the details page, or find it on your home screen. You can now watch YouTube on your Roku.

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Go to https://channelstore.roku.com/browse in a web browser. You can use a desktop or mobile browser.^{[1]
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Enter your email address and password. This is the account used to register your Roku device.
You can also use the categories to find YouTube.
This will open the app's page.
The app will be added to your Roku device.
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Check your Roku device. If you don't see YouTube installed on your device, do the following:
- Navigate to Settings.
- Select System.
- Select System update.
- Select Check now.

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Using the Mobile App

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This app is available for iPhone, iPad, and Android.^{[2]
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This is at the top of the app. You can also tap Store to browse for YouTube manually.
You should see the YouTube tile.
This will open the app's details.
You'll be asked to follow additional instructions on-screen to get the app on your Roku device.
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Check your Roku device. If you don't see YouTube installed on your device, do the following:
- Navigate to Settings.
- Select System.
- Select System update.
- Select Check now.

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Why isn't YouTube on my screen?

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YouTube isn't an administrative application. You'll have to download it yourself from the app store.

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How can I get my local channels on Roku?

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You'll have to go through a package such as YouTube TV (or streaming service through your local cable company) or use an antenna on a different port on your TV.

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Why does YouTube keep telling me I have to put codes in?

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You are trying to log in several times. Just log in once and select your name from the “Who’s watching YouTube” screen.

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You don't need to turn the Roku on; once connected to a power source, it always stays on. When it's not in use, though, it goes into a low power state to conserve energy.

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