How to Activate YouTube using Youtube.com/activate

Activating YouTube through youtube.com/activate is an important step when signing in to the YouTube app on smart TVs, streaming devices, or game consoles. You will need to enter the code shown on your device into the website to connect your Google account. This process lets you sign in safely without typing your username or password on the device. Remember, the activation code only works for a short time, so you should use it quickly.

To make things simple, we’ve prepared step-by-step guides for activating YouTube on the most popular streaming devices:

• • Roku
  • Kodi
  • PlayStation (3, 4, and 5)
  • Xbox (360, One, Series)
  • Chromecast
  • Apple TV
  • Amazon Fire TV
  • Android TV
  • LG Smart TV
  • Samsung Smart TV

Activating YouTube on Roku

Activating YouTube on Roku devices is simple, and just takes a few minutes to complete. Once activated, you’ll be able to watch all your favorite YouTube videos and shows on your TV screen.

You’ll need to sign in at youtube.com/activate and enter a code shown on your Roku.

1. Press the Home button on your Roku remote to open the home screen.

   

2. Use the remote to go to the Search option. Select it and search for YouTube.
3. From the search results, select YouTube TV, then choose Add channel.

   

4. Once installation is complete, select Go to Channel.
5. In the YouTube app, choose the Account icon in the bottom left, then select Sign in.

   

6. Enter your Google or YouTube account information if prompted.
7. When the activation code appears, make a note of it.

   

8. On your computer or mobile device, open Youtube.com/activate, type in the code, and select Next.

   

9. YouTube should now be activated on your Roku, and your TV screen will refresh to show your YouTube account.

Activate YouTube on Kodi

Kodi is a helpful media player that can be installed on smart TVs.

Activating YouTube on Kodi is a bit more involved than some other platforms because you need to install it as an add-on first. The process will still use the familiar youtube.com/activate link.

1. Find and select the Add-ons tab from the menu on the left.

   

2. Click on the open box icon (package icon) in the same menu.

   

3. Choose Install from repository, then go to Video add-ons.

   

4. Find YouTube in the list, select it, and click Install.

   

5. Once installed, open the YouTube add-on.
6. Select Sign in. A code will appear on your screen—write it down.
7. On your computer or mobile, visit Youtube.com/activate and enter the code.

   

8. Click Next and finish the activation process.

Activate YouTube on Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X

Setting up YouTube on Xbox 360, Xbox One, or Xbox Series S/X is very straightforward. Just like with other devices, when you open the YouTube app and sign in, you’ll get a code to enter at youtube.com/activate.

1. Open the Microsoft Store, search for YouTube, install it, and then open the app.

   

2. Inside YouTube, choose Sign in.

   

3. A code will be displayed on your screen. Write this code down.
4. On your computer or mobile device, go to Youtube.com/activate, enter your code, and continue.

   

5. YouTube will now be activated on your Xbox console.

Activate YouTube on Chromecast

You don’t need a separate activation for YouTube on Chromecast, because your mobile device handles everything when you cast a video.

If you own a Chromecast device, you’ll find that streaming YouTube content is one of the easiest setups.

1. Ensure your Chromecast and your mobile device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open the YouTube app on your mobile device and look for the Cast button. Tap it.

   

3. Select your Chromecast from the list of available devices.
4. Your chosen YouTube video will start streaming on your TV screen.

Note: There is no need to activate YouTube separately because you are streaming directly from your mobile device.

Activate YouTube on Apple TV

Activating YouTube on Apple TV is also a simple process. The activation is similar to other streaming devices like Roku or Android TV, where you submit your activation code at youtube.com/activate.

1. Using your Apple TV remote, go to the Home screen and open the App Store.

   

2. Search for YouTube, select it, and click Get to install the app.
3. After installation, open the app, choose Sign in, and a code will appear.

   

4. On your computer or mobile, go to Youtube.com/activate and enter the code.

   

5. After you enter the correct code and click Next, your YouTube app will refresh and your account will be activated on Apple TV.

Activate YouTube on Amazon Fire TV

If you want to use YouTube on your Amazon Fire TV, you first need to download the app and then activate it using a web browser.

1. Open your Fire TV device and go to the Google Play Store from the main menu.
2. Search for the YouTube app and select it.

   

3. Download and install YouTube.

   

4. Once installed, select Open to launch the app.
5. Inside the YouTube app, choose Sign in with a web browser. A code will be displayed.

   

6. On your computer, visit Youtube.com/activate and enter the code you received.

   

7. After clicking Next, look back at your Fire TV—you’ll see the YouTube app refresh as activation completes.

Activate YouTube on Android TV

If you have an Android TV, activation is even easier. Since Android TV is built by Google, you simply need to sign in to your account and there’s no activation code required, unlike on some other Smart TVs.

1. From the Home screen, find the YouTube app and open it.

   

2. In the YouTube app, go to Settings and select Add account.
3. Follow the instructions to sign in to your Google account.
4. Once you’re signed in, you can begin watching YouTube right away.

Activate YouTube on LG Smart TV

If you have an LG Smart TV using the proprietary LG webOS (not Android TV), you’ll need to download the YouTube app from the LG Content Store and then activate it using a code.

1. From the home screen, use your remote to open the LG Content Store.

   

2. Inside the LG Content Store, navigate to Apps.

   

3. In the Apps section, find YouTube, select it, and then choose Install.

   

4. Once installed, open the app and select a login option. An activation code will appear on your TV.
5. From your computer or mobile device, go to Youtube.com/activate, enter the code, and proceed.

   

6. After a few seconds, your LG Smart TV will be activated for YouTube.

Activate YouTube on Samsung Smart TV

Most Samsung Smart TVs come with the YouTube app already installed. Activating it is very easy—just get the code and enter it at Youtube.com/activate.

1. On your Samsung Smart TV, open the YouTube app.

   

2. Use the remote to go to Sign in. A code will appear on your screen—be sure to note it down.
3. On your computer or mobile device, go to Youtube.com/activate, enter the code, and select Next.

   

4. After a few moments, YouTube will be activated on your Samsung Smart TV.