- Self-Service Support Alert: this article is available for customer self-service on help.astound.com
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YouTube Overview
- YouTube is a video sharing website where you can watch, upload and share videos
- YouTube videos are not stored on the TiVo, and don't take up any recording space
- Due to formatting and file type, some videos available on YouTube's website may not available on TiVo
- If you are experiencing issues with the YouTube app, visit the YouTube website for assistance
- YouTube on TiVo available in HDUI menus only
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YouTube on IPTV
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- Go to TiVo Home | Apps | YouTube
- YouTube is open to everyone without a sign-on
- Sign in to your personal profile for access to your Playlists, Subscriptions, and other settings
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YouTube on IPTV
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- 4 Tuners, 2 Tuners, Single Tuners, and Minis on TiVo Experience 3
- Go to TiVo Central | Apps & OnDemand | YouTube
- 4K 6 Tuners, 6 Tuners , 4K Minis, and Minis on TiVo Experience 4
- Go to TiVo Home | Apps | YouTube
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Sign in Using the Remote
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- Arrow left for the Main Menu
- Arrow down, then press Select on Sign In
- Note of the activation code on the screen
On a Computer or Mobile Device
- Go to youtube.com/activate and enter the activation code
- You will be prompted for your Google profile username and password
- You must allow YouTube to manage your YouTube account and Manage your rental and purchase history; click Allow
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Sign Out Using the Remote
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- Arrow left for the Main Menu
- Arrow down, then press Select on your user name
- Scroll to Use YouTube signed out and press Select
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Pair a Mobile Device to the YouTube App
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- Sign In to the App
- Arrow left for the Main Menu, then arrow down and press Select on Settings
- Select Link TV and Phone | Link with TV Code to pair your device and go to youtube.com/pair and enter the Pairing Code
- For a Mobile Device, open the YouTube app, press this icon and select the TiVo to pair (no Pairing Code needed)
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Video Playback
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- Highlight a video using the left and right arrows on the TiVo remote
- Press Select to watch
- Pause, Rewind and Fast Forward YouTube videos, just like any other video!
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Hide Inappropriate Content
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We do not control YouTube content
Select Restricted Mode in the YouTube Settings menu to help hide inappropriate content
- 4 Tuners, 2 Tuners, Single Tuners, and Minis on TiVo Experience 3
- Go to TiVo Central | Settings & Messages | Settings | Channels | Add & Manage Video App
- Uncheck YouTube to hide the app
- 4K 6 Tuners, 6 Tuners , 4K Minis, and Minis on TiVo Experience 4
- Go to TiVo Home | User Preferences | Add & Manage Apps
- Uncheck YouTube to hide the app
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Disable YouTube: IPTV Only
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This app is factory pre-installed and cannot be uninstalled; however, it can be disabled
- Go to TiVo Home | left arrow to Menu | Settings | Device Settings | Apps | See all apps
- Select YouTube
- Select Disable
- You will be asked Do you want to Disable this app?; select Yes
- The app is listed under the Disabled apps list
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Exit to Video List / Exit the App
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- To exit and return to the video list, press the Back button on the TiVo remote
- To exit the YouTube app, press the TiVo button or Live TV at any time
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Playback Issues on Series 4 TiVos
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Single Tuner, 2 Tuner and 4 Tuner TiVos occasionally experience stuttering and sluggish video playback
- This is expected behavior and unlikely to be fixed by TiVo and YouTube
- 4K 6 Tuners, 6 Tuners , 4K Minis, and Minis attached to 6 Tuner TiVos do not have this issue
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