One of the prominent reasons that distinctively draw a line between a smart TV and a digital TV is that the former allows users to cast content from their smartphones straight to their smart television set without any cables. Occasionally, you could choose to Chromecast YouTube mobile from your smartphone to your TV only if both devices are connected to the same WiFi network. Well, if both devices are not sharing the same WiFi network, you could choose to link YouTube mobile to smart TV with a TV Code.
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How to Link YouTube Mobile to Smart TV (With TV Code)
The procedure to link YouTube mobile to Smart TV with TV code involves two crucial steps. The first step requires the user to find the code and the second step requires entering the code. Follow the steps below to successfully connect YouTube mobile to your smart TV using a TV code.
Step 1: Find a Code
- Open the YouTube app on your Smart TV or streaming device.
- Go to Settings.
- Scroll to Link with TV code. A blue TV code will show on your TV.
- Have your phone or tablet ready and continue with the steps in the “Enter the code” section below.
Step 2: Enter the Code
- Open the YouTube app on your phone or tablet.
- Tap your profile picture and select Settings.
- Tap on General and then tap Watch on TV from the next menu.
- Tap Enter TV Code and enter the blue TV code shown on your TV.
Alternatively;
- Open the YouTube app on your phone or tablet.
- Tap the Chromecast icon.
- Tap “Link with TV Code” and enter the code.
How to Unlink Devices Connected via TV Code
Once an individual successfully links devices using the TV Code, they will still stay connected until they are forcefully removed from the list of linked devices. All linked devices can easily connect to the TV without entering a code again by simply tapping on the chrome cast icon, then selecting YouTube to TV option from the popup menu. You can remove any linked devices by following the steps below.
Method 1: Unlink using your Smart TV or streaming device
- On your Smart TV or streaming device, open the YouTube app.
- Go to Settings.
- Select Linked devices.
- Select Unlink all devices to unlink all devices at once.
Method 2: Unlink using your phone or tablet
- On your phone or tablet, open the YouTube app.
- Select your profile picture.
- Tap Settings.
- Select Watch on TV.
- Select Delete Devices.
- Tap DELETE to remove the linked Smart TV or streaming device.
Quick Note: Remember, once a device is removed, you’ll need to use a new code if you ever want to link the device again.