The main question is can you get YouTube TV on Roku?

And, the answer is Yes, because it is quite tedious to watch it on any smart TV directly. So, there is a need to use third-party streaming services like Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, etc.

On Roku, there are basically two ways to get an application, one is directly from the TV or adding the application by visiting the website.

Both ways will be given here to help you add YouTube TV to Roku.

YouTube TV is just another streaming service that offers on-demand content and cloud-based DVR from more than 85  television networks.

When compared with your cable TV plans or any other service which offers DVR, on-demand content, and sports channels, YouTube TV is quite optimized.

You need to pay $64.99 per month for it and in exchange, you will get a lot of content and unlimited DVR.

You will get 6 accounts and can stream on 3 accounts at the same time.

Here we are discussing getting YouTube TV on Roku, but it is also compatible with a lot of other streaming devices too.

Many users use Chromecast and Google Chrome browsers for YouTube TV and have reported a playback/licensing error on some videos.

This means you will get to watch it on any device you prefer.

Every device has a different way to get any application downloaded or installed on its interface, the same for Roku.

With recent changes in the free trial, any user(subscriber) can get now two weeks of the free trial, which is very nice actually.

You will get to know all the pros and cons of the service between these days, and then can easily decide, whether to opt for it or not.

ATTENTION ALL!!!

Do You Know these facts about the potential dangers of streaming online : 1. The risk of your IP revelation. 2. Your ISP has all your browsing data and it is now legal to sell this type of information to third parties. The only way to protect your viewing and identity in the 3 above scenarios is by using a VPN. Check out these most popular VPNs that will help you with this:- a) Express VPN b) Ivacy VPN

There is one issue, that YouTube TV keeps freezing, which you may face. So, better know how to deal with it.

So, let’s get started with the methods for the query you are looking for.

Follow the steps provided here, which are quite simple and you will be able to watch it on your streaming device right away.

You can either add the YouTube TV channel from the streaming device directly or first add the channel from a website and then log in from the device.

Using Web-browser

For this, you need to:-

• Visit Roku/YouTube TV first and click on the Add Channel button.
• Now, sign in with the Roku account there, when asked.
• Follow all the steps, until youtube tv starts showing in your Roku channels list.

You can sign up for youtube tv directly from here also.

Get YouTube TV Directly From Roku Device

Make sure your Roku device is powered ON and fully updated, and turn ON your TV.

Then:-

• Using your Roku remote press the Home button.
• Now, select the Search option and search for the YouTube TV app.
• Then select Add channel, and wait for the app to get downloaded on the device.
• Open the app and sign in with your YouTube TV account details.

That’s all you need to do, now enjoy the contents for which you have subscribed.

Conclusion:-

The steps listed above are the solution for How To Get YouTube TV On Roku, and I hope you got that.

Still, if you face any trouble or issue doing this, please let me know in the comment section below.

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Zayn Shaikh is a tech analyst at SortingTech.com, where he focuses on streaming, technology, and the latest methods and tricks for cord-cutting. With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and 4 years of industry experience, Zayn is dedicated to simplifying complex tech trends and providing actionable insights. His expertise covers a broad range of topics, from emerging technologies to practical tips for enhancing your digital life. For up-to-date tech advice and facts, connect with Zayn on Instagram.

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Youtube TV is not as same as Youtube itself, both of these are very different from each other.

Where Youtube TV is a subscription-based streaming service, Youtube is a free platform.

Just like other streaming services Youtube TV comes with a paid subscription. However, you can opt for Youtube TV free trial.

And, with the technical issues like Youtube TV lagging, it is quite frustrating as you have paid for the subscription.

YouTube TV lets you stream live & local sports, news, shows from 70+ channels including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, HGTV, TNT, and more.

Local and regional programming is also provided with YouTube TV, offering complete local network coverage in over 98% of US TV households.

Premium add-on networks are also available for an additional monthly charge including Fox Soccer Plus, SHOWTIME, STARZ, and more.

With so many options, this is one of the best platforms for live streaming. But, it’s not that cheap actually.

YouTube TV costs $49.99/month for 1 membership with up to 6 accounts. Memberships include your local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC streams, ESPN, regional sports networks, and more. Also included: free unlimited cloud DVR storage space, to record shows on Youtube TV.

Note:- Comedy Central, A&E, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, and NFL Network are not available on YouTube TV.

You can stream your favorite sports on Youtube TV too.

If you are a sports fan, you should also check out, How To Download Fubo TV On Smart TV.

So, now you can cut the cord and still enjoy most of the channels and awesome content on streaming devices.

Also, it is true that the price is quite high but compared with cable TV pricing, it is quite economical because you can easily stream these live streaming services on several devices at once.

Like you can use Youtube TV on 3 devices at once, be it your smartphone, PC or laptop and TV, you can easily stream on it.

ATTENTION ALL!!!

Do You Know these facts about the potential dangers of streaming online : 1. The risk of your IP revelation. 2. Your ISP has all your browsing data and it is now legal to sell this type of information to third parties. The only way to protect your viewing and identity in the 3 above scenarios is by using a VPN. Check out these most popular VPNs that will help you with this:- a) Express VPN b) Ivacy VPN

With a Youtube TV subscription, you can use your account on 6 different devices but run simultaneously on only 3 devices, which is quite good.

Also Read:-

• How To Get ESPN Plus On My TV.
• How To Cancel ESPN Plus Subscription.

With such fees — on top of the normal monthly cable prices, which start at around $40 but can easily go over $100 — it’s easy to see why most of the people are still cutting the cord.

Also, Youtube TV is compatible with many streaming devices, which can ease out your entertainment experience.

YouTube TV users on Chromecast or Google Chrome browser have reported a playback/licensing error on the platform.

Now, without more discussion, here are some tips for troubleshooting your problems with YouTube TV on your own.

There can be any issue if Youtube TV freezes on your device. So, here are some most effective and basic troubleshooting methods which can help you with this issue.

Sometimes it is just a simple issue of your browser, i.e., you may not have the latest version of your browser. This can be a simple but effective solution.

Also, Google recommends it to have an updated version of the browser for the optimal streaming experience.

If you are not comfortable with applying the following methods by yourself, you can simply ask out for help and suggestions on Youtube TV Help.

And, if you are a little impatient like me, just start following the following steps.

Step-1. Check Internet Connection.

A faulty or weak internet connection is the major issue, and if you are troubleshooting something which is connected to the internet always start by checking your connection first.

Check, is your connection is working or not, check for the availability of data in your plan.

And, if you keep getting the issue of a signal drop, it may be that your router is to blame and not the service.

Step-2. Check if YouTube TV Is Down ?.

This also a precautionary step, check for the services from the discussion forums.

On these discussion forums, you can easily lookout for any issue in the future also. Click here, to check out.

Step-3. Check Your Location.

Youtube TV always ask for your current location, this is for the betterment of your experience, by providing you correct local channels.

So, if you have turned the location off, try turning it on for once, and check whether the issue still persists or gone.

Step-4. Restart the YouTube TV App.

Try restarting your app, this a common case with applications that they freeze sometimes, and by restarting it can be solved.

If even after restarting, you are still facing the freezing problem, just uninstall the app from your system and re-install it again.

Step-5. Clear Browser Cache and Cookies.

If you are using Youtube TV on your PC/Laptop on browsers like chrome, firefox, or safari, just try clearing the caches and cookies of your browser.

This can help you with the freezing issues.

Step-6. Restart Your Device.

If after following all the aforesaid methods, you are still getting the same problem, restart your device.

Try restarting more than once, and if the issue still persists follow step-4 and 5 once again after restarting your device.

Wrapping Up:-

I hope you have found this Youtube TV Keeps Freezing – How To Fix article useful and now you have successfully resolved your issue.

If not, comment on your issue in the comment section below, I will try to provide you an effective ASAP.

If you have any suggestions, comment in the comment section below.

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The aforesaid steps are an effective way of troubleshooting the Youtube TV lagging issue.

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Zayn Shaikh is a tech analyst at SortingTech.com, where he focuses on streaming, technology, and the latest methods and tricks for cord-cutting. With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and 4 years of industry experience, Zayn is dedicated to simplifying complex tech trends and providing actionable insights. His expertise covers a broad range of topics, from emerging technologies to practical tips for enhancing your digital life. For up-to-date tech advice and facts, connect with Zayn on Instagram.

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This issue usually happens on some of Google’s streaming devices like Chromecast(first generation mostly) or Chromebook. But the issue is not limited to these devices only, some users get it on the Google Chrome browser too.

You can watch YouTube TV on many other platforms like Roku, Fire TV, etc. but you may not face this problem on these platforms.

YouTube TV users also reported the issue of freezing the service many times, which also be resolved.

So, now move ahead to the section of resolution of this issue.

Fix “Sorry There Was An Error Licensing This Video” On YouTube TV

So, here you will get a few of the methods that will be helpful in this type of issue, try them to get the sure-shot solution for this. 

Method#1:- Restart YouTube TV App And OS

The most common way to solve the error issue is to restart the application or the operating system on which you are running it.

Your PC and YouTube TV app may create many temporary files or clip files occasionally. Those error files can bring a lot of temporary problems to your personal computer and YouTube TV app.

So you must restart your operating system and YouTube TV app first to solve the issue.

If it doesn’t work, move ahead to the next method.

Method#2:- Update Chrome Browser

Follow the below-mentioned steps to check for the available updates for your Chrome browser and update it.

• Open your Chrome browser.
• On the upper left side, click the Menu button or the three horizontal dots.
• Now click on Help and choose About Google Chrome.
• Pending updates will appear or check for available updates. Otherwise, it will indicate that your browser is up to date.
• If you see any updates, download the update and install.
• Restart your Chrome browser and you are good to go.

Now, after updating re-launch YouTube TV and try playing the video which was getting the “sorry there was an error licensing this video: error before.

Method#3:- Update Widevine CMD Component In Chrome

If this version is too old, you can also face this issue. So you can try to update the Widevine CMD component in Chrome to solve this issue.

There are few easy steps to do this:-

1. Type chrome://components in the search bar of your Chrome.
2. Look for Widevine Content Decryption Module.
3. Under it, click the Check for update box.
4. Wait for the scan process to finish. Download and install the available update.
5. Restart Google Chrome and check if the error still exists.

If the problem persists try reinstalling your Chrome browser too as there are problems with the cache of the browsers, doesn’t matter how many times you have cleared it manually.

Let us know in the comment section, which method helped you with this issue, also if you have any other way to solve this licensing error on YouTube TV.

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Zayn Shaikh

Zayn Shaikh is a tech analyst at SortingTech.com, where he focuses on streaming, technology, and the latest methods and tricks for cord-cutting. With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and 4 years of industry experience, Zayn is dedicated to simplifying complex tech trends and providing actionable insights. His expertise covers a broad range of topics, from emerging technologies to practical tips for enhancing your digital life. For up-to-date tech advice and facts, connect with Zayn on Instagram.

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