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YouTube App on TiVo and IPTV
12 months ago
| Article no. 2285
Introduction
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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
- YouTube videos are not stored on the TiVo, and don't take up any recording space
Resolution Steps
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Accessing the YouTube App
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4 Tuners, 2 Tuners, Single Tuners, and Minis on TiVo Experience 3
- Go to TiVo Central | Apps & OnDemand | YouTube
- Go to TiVo Central | Apps & OnDemand | YouTube
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- Go to TiVo Home | Apps | YouTube
- Go to TiVo Home | Apps | YouTube
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IPTV
- Go to TiVo Home | Apps | YouTube
- YouTube is open to everyone without a sign on; signing in to your personal profile gives you access to your playlist(s), subscriptions, and other settings you may have
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Signing In using the TiVo Remote
- 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
- Arrow left for the Main Menu
Signing Out using the Remote:
- Arrow left for the Main Menu
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Arrow down, then press Select on your user name
- Scroll to Use YouTube signed out and press Select
Pairing a Mobile Device to the YouTube App
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Sign In using the steps above
- 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)
Video Playback and Exiting the App
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Highlight a video using the left and right arrows on the TiVo remote, then press Select to watch
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Pause, Rewind and Fast Forward YouTube videos, just like any other video
- To exit and return to the video list, press the Back button on the TiVo remote. If no back button, press the Replay key
- To exit the YouTube app, press the TiVo button or Live TV at any time
Hiding Inappropriate Content
- We do not control YouTube content
- Select Restricted Mode in the YouTube Settings menu to help hide inappropriate content
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- Go to TiVo Central | Settings & Messages | Settings | Channels | Add & Manage Video App
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Uncheck YouTube to hide the app
- Go to TiVo Home | User Preferences | Add & Manage Apps
- Uncheck YouTube to hide the app
- Go to TiVo Central | Settings & Messages | Settings | Channels | Add & Manage Video App
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Disabling YouTube - IPTV
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 will be listed under the Disabled apps list
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Internal Information
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