YouTube is one of the best video watching, downloading as well as uploading platforms over the globe. Here, users will get a large variety of implicit videos based on education, entertainment, religion and many more. In fact, they can watch videos of YouTube on Smart TV, Playstation, Roku, Kodi or Xbox. 

With all the new smart TV connections, users will be able to connect to YouTube within a few clicks. Moreover, they can also do the same with Playstation, Roku, Xbox, Kodi, and many other related smart devices. Perhaps to enjoy the videos of YouTube in an uninterrupted manner, users require to sign in and activate their YouTube application by using youtube.com/activate.

Activate YouTube on Different Platforms

Here, we are going to mention the entire sign-in and activation process of YouTube on different platforms such as Smart TV, Roku, Kodi. But, be sure to implement the instructions in the given order.

Instruction for Activating YouTube on Smart TV

Before proceeding with this task, you need to make sure that your Smart TV has a built-in YouTube application. Perhaps all the smart devices do not support YouTube. In order to activate YouTube on your Smart TV, follow the instructions underneath.

• Initially, power on your smart TV and launch the YouTube application on your device.
• Proceed to tap on the gear-shaped icon in order to initiate the “Settings” menu.
• After accessing the “Settings”, make an attempt to sign in to the YouTube account.
• Follow the instructions that come up on the display screen and enter the 8 digit code when you are prompted to do so.
• In the next step, use your smartphone or laptop and visit youtube.com/activate.
• Enter all the necessary details that are related to your Google account.
• Tap on the “Proceed” button and choose the option titled “Allow Access”.

Once you are done with all the above instructions on youtube.com/activate, YouTube is successfully activated on your Smart TV. Therefore, you can browse YouTube from your Smart TV easily.

Steps to Activate YouTube on Roku Device

By using the under-mentioned instructions, you can easily activate YouTube on your Roku device. Without further ado, let’s begin!

Primarily, connect your TV with the Roku device. Attempt to sign in to the Roku account by entering the required information in the text box. Also, be sure that your device is properly connected to the wireless network.

Head over to the Home screen by utilizing the “Home” button. From the appeared menu, scroll through the available options and choose the “Channel Store”. Navigate to the “Top Free” option and choose the “YouTube” from the resulting menu.

Afterward, a new list of options will appear. From the available list, choose the “Add Channel” and hit the “OK” button to proceed further. Wait unless it is added.

When done, head over to the main menu and try to review whether YouTube is properly added or not. If added, then choose the YouTube Channel in order to initiate the window.

Navigate to the gear-shaped icon on YouTube that is located at the left side of the menu to invoke the “Settings” menu. 

From the appeared menu, hit the “Sign-in” option and enter your YouTube or Google login credentials. Also, enter the 8 digit code that is provided by Roku. 

Go to youtube.com/activate on your laptop or smartphone and enter all the required information when you are prompted to do so. Lately, hit the “Allow Access” button and wait unless the activation process gets completed.

Activating YouTube on Kodi

If you want to activate YouTube on the Kodi, then check out the steps mentioned in the below section.

Step 1: 

Proceed to tap on the gear-shaped icon to initiate the “Settings” menu. After accessing the “Settings”, locate and select the “Add-ons” from the appeared menu.

Step 2: 

Head over to the “Repository/Get Add-ons” section and hit the “Install” button. Afterward, try to initiate the “Kodi Add-on repository” and allow the “Video Add-ons”.

Step 3: 

In the next step, click on the “YouTube” icon and try to install it on your device. Wait until the installation gets finished. Thereafter, head over to the videos and choose the Add-ons accordingly.

Step 4: 

Attempt to launch YouTube once again and hit the Sign-in button from the resulting menu. As soon as you perform the instructions, you will be prompted with a link. Visit youtube.com/activate by using your smartphone or laptop and enter all the required details. Make sure you enter all the details in the correct manner.

Step 5: 

After entering all the necessary details, choose the “Proceed” button and hit the “Allow Access” button in order to complete the activation process successfully.

Ending Notes

These are the necessary instructions that should be followed in order to activate YouTube on different platforms. But, some of the instructions can vary depending on the system and the model you have. So, it is recommended you determine your device model. After determining the model, you will be able to accomplish the activation process easily. 

Further, you need to keep in mind that YouTube won’t be activated if your device doesn’t support the YouTube application.