Watching videos on Youtube is such a mind refreshing and stress relief. One can see all types of videos, such as comedy, knowledgeable, technical, DIY, etc. Today one can see youtube on a big screen after the invention of the Smart TV. Though one can enjoy Youtube on Tv, many complain that Youtube is not working on their tv.
Why Is Youtube Not Working On My Tv?
First of all, if you are worried about Youtube not working on your Smart Tv, then let me tell you, it is normal for any device to not work due to a technical issue. One can solve these issues within a few minutes by following the mere steps.
Steps To Fix Youtube On Your Smart Tv:
Even after too many attempts, if one can’t get Youtube fixed on their Tv, they can solve the problem by following the below steps:
- Check On The Internet Connection:
The internet is the soul of any video-sharing platform. If Youtube is not working on your tv, check whether your internet connection is working or not. Check the internet by opening any app. If the app doesn’t work, turn on and off airplane mode. Now connect to the internet again.
If your device has a connection to the wifi, try the idea of restarting the wifi. One can also try switching off and turning on the wifi. Even after following all these steps, if youtube doesn’t open, click on the other app and check that app. If that app works perfectly, but youtube doesn’t, the problem may be in the app and not your internet. The only option that remains with one is to either switch to another app or wait for the youtube server to get proper.
- Check Cable Connections:
There may be a possibility that your internet connection may be fine, but the problem may be with the cable connection. Check that all the cables like HDMI, wifi, power, etc. Are attached correctly. Even after connecting all the wires properly, if the problem doesn’t get solved, there may be a possibility that a wire may be damaged.
- Follow The Restart Method:
Restarting the device can solve up to 99% of technical problems. One should give a try to this technique. To resume the working of the smart tv, one should hold the home button for at least 10 seconds, or one can click the restart option by clicking on the power button.
- Open The Unchecked Updates:
In these busy schedules, we often forget to check the messages sent from different platforms. The error may occur while starting if the app does not get updated to its new version. If you have not updated your app, go to settings, go to the app for which you want an update, click the software update, and select the update now option.
- Delete Cache Files:
It is necessary to free up space in your device. One may delete the visible files but can forget to erase the hidden files. These hidden files are known as cache files. These hidden files may be a hindrance to the working of the app. if you are facing a problem with opening Youtube, you can give the idea of erasing the cache files a try.
- Redownload the app:
Even after updating the app and clearing the unnecessary cache files, if still the problem is not solved, one can try the idea of uninstalling and redownloading the app. There may be some cache files that might not be deleted. Due to this reason, an error may occur that may have caused a hindrance in the app’s performance. Redownloading the app will delete all the unnecessary cache files, and one can enjoy their free time by watching videos.
Steps After Redownloading The App:
Deleting and reinstalling the app will clear all your data from the app. To reset the old identity on the app, one should follow the below steps:
- Always Sign In:
While resetting the old identity, the app will give a person two options, sign in and create a new account. Seeing the two options, one should always select the sign-in option. By signing in, one can get to their old identity, but if a person chooses to create a new account, they can get a problem of this account already exists, due to which they may have to create a different identity to use the app.
- Click Forgot Password If Not Knowing The Passcode:
The app asks the person for a password for signing in to their account. Many people create new identities once they forget the passcode of their older identity. If such a situation occurs, always go for the forgot password option. Here you can reset your password for entering your older account. To avoid such a situation for a second time, note down the passcode.
Conclusion:
We hope the above information was helpful to you. Remember not to worry when such situations occur. One should solve such problems patiently. At last, we would say enjoy the videos and choose your content wisely.
FAQ’s
- What to do if Youtube doesn’t start and keep buffering?
Ans. Turn off and restart your device. The problem may get solved after refreshing the device.
- How can one solve the video quality issues on Youtube?
Ans. One should click on flight mode if they are using the internet, and if one is using wifi, they can try to restart their device. Through these techniques, one can solve the video quality issues on Youtube.
