YouTube is an online video-sharing platform that allows people to watch and upload original content. It is used worldwide to see original content including songs, movies or any other content supplied by YouTube channels.
It allows people to share the content to anyone across the world. Everything in the world ranging from cartoons for kids, songs or raps for the young generation, cooking tutorials, study materials to How To?
Videos for all can be found on YouTube. It caters to the needs of people of all the age groups. It is a user-friendly online portal. In order to use YouTube, one has to make a personal account.
It provides a choice of using your Google Account in order to Sign In. Also, YouTube streaming is not only limited to smartphones, but also your LED’s or LCD’s or your regular TV’s.
You can get more real-life experiences with a bigger screen and it also reduces the strain of your eyes that you get by exposing them more to smartphones. You can stream and watch the shows with your family and friends as well.
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It provides options for saving and downloading the video. These options provide the advantage of watching them at any time and even without the internet which can be done by choosing the offline watching options.
Activating YouTube in the latest and modern smart televisions is very easy and doesn’t involve any technological knowledge. But, the people using normal televisions might find it difficult to activate.
This isn’t a big deal as you can use devices like Xbox One, Kodi, PlayStation 3, Roku and many more to stream YouTube. The process involved in activating YouTube is not technical but following a few steps can provide greater help to the people.
YouTube can be activated in all these devices using the link YouTube.com/activate. So, here are the steps involved in activating YouTube in different devices.
How to Activate YouTube Using YouTube.com/Activate
1. Activating YouTube on Roku
A Roku is a device that offers access to media contents and streaming the channels through various online services. Activation of YouTube on Roku is a time-consuming process but once you understand the procedure, you can easily activate it in the future.
Following are the steps involved in activating YouTube on your Roku:
Step 1 – Connect your Roku Device to WiFi (most preferable) or mobile hotspot so that it has an internet connection. Now, log in to your Roku account. If you do not have one, then create one.
Step 2 – You need to go to the Home Page of the Roku by pressing the Home Button on the remote. Click OK to the Channel Store option. Navigate to the Top Free apps and find YouTube in the list. Open it to continue.
Step 3 – From the Menu, select Add Channel option. This will add YouTube to the Roku Channels. This may take a while. You will find YouTube on My Channels after it gets added.
Step 4 – Now, you have to Sign In using your Google Credentials. (Sometimes, Roku asks for the Google ID and Password)
Step 5 – Once you sign in, you will be given an 8 digit code. You will need this code for further activation process so copy it.
Step 6 – Connect your Roku to your TV. On your Computer/Smartphone/Laptop, visit YouTube.com/activate. Sign in using your Google Id and Password.
Step 7 – In the space provided, enter the 8-digit code provided earlier by your Roku device.
Step 8 – Click Allow Access to finally activate YouTube. Now, you will see the confirmation screen.
These steps will activate YouTube and you can easily stream the channels.
2. Activating YouTube on Smart TV’s
The activation process differs in different TV’s. But the advantage is that YouTube can be activated in every type. Some people use Smart TV’s that are recently launched and some use the old type of television.
Smart TV’s that were launched in or after 2013 have an easier way of activation. They have the app installed in them by default. Following are the steps:
Step 1 – Search for the YouTube app* and open it.
Step 2 – Click on Sign In option. You will get 8-digit code. Note this code, copy it or keep the screen undisturbed.
Step 3 – Go to YouTube.com/activate on your PC or Mobile Phone. Enter the credentials to sign in. And then enter the 8-digit code when directed.
Step 4 – Click on Allow to accept the terms and conditions. Now, you will see the confirmation screen.
*make sure your TV supports the app.
After following these four steps you can stream and enjoy the content. Smart TV’s are a common choice of all the people for streaming YouTube. So, if you do not know how to do this, you can simply follow the above-written steps and enjoy!
3. Activating YouTube on PlayStation 3
Activating YouTube on PlayStation is very similar to that of Roku or your Smart TV’s. YouTube.com/activate has made it very simple to activate. Following are the steps for the activation:
Step 1 – Download the YouTube app from the PlayStation store. Open it and after opening select sign in.
Step 2 – Press X to get the 8-digit code. Note this code, copy it or keep the screen undisturbed.
Step 3 – On your Computer/PC/Mobile go to YouTube.com/activate. Sign in using the required credentials.
Step 4 – Now, it will ask for the code. Enter the 8-digit code provided earlier.
Step 5 – Select Allow Access to accept the terms. Now,you will see the confirmation screen. YouTube is activated.
YouTube has been activated on your PlayStation. Now you can browse the videos and other content of your choice. The steps mentioned above are usually similar for all types of PlayStations.
4. Activate YouTube on Xbox One
The Xbox One is an eight-generation home-video game console launched by Microsoft. The process starts by the installation of the app. The installation procedure is similar to that of PlayStation 3.
Once the YouTube app is installed, following are the complete steps for the activation:
Step 1 – Click on Sign in and Press X.
Step 2 – After this, you will get the code flashed on the screen. Note this code, copy it or keep the screen undisturbed.
Step 3 – Go to YouTube.com/activate on your PC or Mobile phone. Sign in using Google credentials. It will ask for the code. Enter the 8-digit code when directed.
Step 4 – Select Allow access to grant access to the activation along with confirmation of terms and conditions. Now, you will see the confirmation screen. The activation process is completed.
This shows how you can access YouTube on anything and everything following just simple steps. After the activation, you can use YouTube normally to stream your favourite content.
5. Activate YouTube on Kodi
Developed by XBMC Foundation Kodi is a free and open source media player with a software interface for use with televisions and remote controls. Activating YouTube on Kodi requires more steps and knowledge than any other device.
Following are the steps for the same:
Step 1 – Navigate to Settings. Click on Add-Ons.
Step 2 – Select Install from Get Add-Ons(or Repository). Select Kodi Add-on Repository.
Step 3 – Click on Video Add-Ons. Find YouTube. Install it.
Step 4 – After installation, go to Videos and then click on add-ons. Select YouTube and open it.
Step 5 – And then click on Sign In. A code will be flashed. Note this code, copy it or keep the screen undisturbed.
Step 6 – Go to YouTube.com/activate from your PC or Mobile. Sign In using your Google ID and password. Enter the 8-digit code on the space provided.
Step 7 – Click on Allow Access to confirm the terms and conditions. Now, you will see the confirmation screen.
So, this covers the process for installation and activation of YouTube using the same YouTube.com/activate.
6. Activate YouTube on Apple TV
Activating YouTube on your Apple TV is exactly same as doing it on your Smart TV. You have to follow the same steps in order for its activation. The YouTube app is already installed in your Apple TV. After this follow the complete steps given:
Step 1 – Navigate to Sign In and open Settings and Select Sign In.
Step 2 – You will be given an 8-digit code as usual. Note this code, copy it or keep the screen undisturbed.
Step 3 – Go to YouTube.com/activate from your PC or Laptop or Phone. Sign in using your Google credentials. (to a specific account where you have YouTube account as well)
Step 4 – Enter the 8-digit code given by the YouTube app in the space provided.
Step 5 – Select Allow Access to confirm the terms and conditions. Now, you will see the confirmation screen.
These steps will activate YouTube on your Apple TV and you can stream your favourite shows and channels on the big screen.
7. Activate YouTube on Samsung TV
This procedure of activation is common in all the devices (especially all the Smart TV’s) and thus forms as a base for the activation process. The Samsung Televisions launched in or after 2013 have the YouTube app installed in them by default.
In the older models, there is a YouTube flash app that can be used for the final installation. Following steps need to be followed:
Step 1 – Go to Sign In and open Settings. Then select Sign In.
Step 2 – The screen will flash an 8-digit code after this. Note this code, copy it or keep the screen undisturbed.
Step 3 – Open YouTube.com/activate from your PC/Computer/Phone. Sign in using your Google ID and password. Enter the 8-digit code when directed to do so.
Step 4 – Click on Allow Access for the final activation of YouTube. Now, you will see the confirmation screen.
These steps will lead to the activation of YouTube on your Samsung Smart TV. You can now enjoy the benefits of YouTube on a bigger screen.
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Final Words
YouTube is a portal that is used all around the globe. It is considered as the first choice in streaming different channels, shows and other contents. And through this article, we came to know that it can be installed and activated in any of the devices using a common link i.e YouTube.com/activate.
You can stream the content anywhere just by following a simple procedure involving few steps. So, it is not only limited to your smartphones or laptop! It can be activated on TV’s, PlayStation, Xbox etc…
You have to make sure that your device supports the YouTube app as it is required for further steps in the activation. Even if you do not have the app installed by default as in the case of PlayStation or Xbox, you can easily find it in the play store and install it from there.
