Fix: YouTube Not Working on Android TV or Google TV

Quick Tips

• Force quit the YouTube app and restart your Google TV or Android TV.
• Disable the VPN service as it might not support YouTube video streaming in your current region.
• Clear the YouTube app cache and log in again to your account.

Basic Fixes

• Check Your Internet Connection: Ensure that you have a strong Wi-Fi network connected to your Google or Android TV.
• Enable Microphone For YouTube: Allow the mic on your remote to be used while searching for videos in the YouTube app using your voice.

Fix 1: Disable VPN

YouTube may act upon an active VPN connection on your Google TV. It changes the IP address on your device and may crash at startup. You need to disable the VPN on your Google TV and try again.

Fix 2: Clear YouTube Cache

YouTube collects cache in the background to improve the app loading performance. When the app collects a corrupt cache, it may not open and even crash on startup. You need to clear the YouTube cache and try again.

On Google TV

Step 1: Go to See all apps in Google TV Settings and select YouTube.

Step 2: Tap Clear cache, and you are good to go.

On Android TV

Step 1: Long-press the YouTube app icon and select Info.

Step 2: Scroll down and select Clear Cache.