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Jtfendel72's avatar
Jtfendel72
Reel Rookie
2 years ago

YouTube TV app removed from Roku

I have a Roku TV, and 2 other Roku devices. I will be switching all my streaming devices and getting Apple TV or Google Chromcast since Roku thought it was a good idea to remove YouTube TV! These 💩 companies make decisions for their viewers, well we don’t have to buy their products! And, they still have it advertised that YouTube TV is included - this is false advertising. Class action to come! 

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  • MonthieNo4's avatar
    MonthieNo4
    Channel Surfer

    It’s because Roku TV has integrated YouTubeTV into the regular YouTube app now. Apple TV has a separate YouTube TV app, but Roku TV has it both in one. I just set it up last week for my dad on his Roku TV. It’s nice because he doesn’t have to exit YouTube to get YouTube TV. On the left hand side, scroll down to the TV module and you’ll have the full YouTube TV app access. It’s a twofer.

    • Strega2's avatar
      Strega2
      Roku Guru

      Oddly enough, that was true back in 2021 as well.  Even when Roku and YouTube TV had their public dispute, you could go into the YouTube app, and view YouTube TV.  But then the dispute ended and now you can get to YouTube TV both ways.  It’s not much a of lockout when you leave the side door open, but I’m sure they had their reasons. 😀

      • atc98092's avatar
        atc98092
        Community Streaming Expert

        I have never had the TYTV app installed, just the standard YouTube. When I look at the Roku channel store YouTube TV is shown as available. But as others have already noted, it is also available directly within the YouTube "normal" channel. 

        I also just checked the channel store directly with my Ultra 4800. YouTube TV is available there as well. 

  • MonthieNo4's avatar
    MonthieNo4
    Channel Surfer

    Use the YouTube app on Roku TV. It’s not a separate app for Roku like the others anymore, it’s integrated. It works, I set it up last week.

    • MonthieNo4's avatar
      MonthieNo4
      Channel Surfer

      I think OP is looking on their RokuTV, and the new instructions for YouTube Tv install on Roku Tv is to just use the YouTube app. It’s a new module on the left side so it’s a two in one app. I just set it up for my dad last week.

    • Jtfendel72's avatar
      Jtfendel72
      Reel Rookie

      Because I just bought a new device and it was in fact removed on new devices. If you have it on an older device it will remain, but new devices no longer have it installed. 

      • denhow's avatar
        denhow
        Roku Guru

        What new device are you talking about? I have a Roku Express 4K+, which is a fairly new device. I don't use YouTube TV so I don't have it installed. But I just checked the Channel Store and it's available to install.

  • RockK's avatar
    RockK
    Reel Rookie

    Hold on there. My youtube app is working fine albeit I do not pay for youtube TV.