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How to Fix It When YouTube TV Isn't Working on Fire Stick
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By Sandra Stafford Sandra Stafford Writer Fayetteville State University Sandra Stafford is a writer who specializes in tech and writes about all sorts of gadgets—tactical flashlights, blue light-blocking glasses, therapy lamps and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on March 9, 2022 Reviewed by Michael Barton Heine Jr Reviewed by Michael Barton Heine Jr Michael Heine is a CompTIA-certified writer, editor, and Network Engineer with 25+ years' experience working in the television, defense, ISP, telecommunications, and education industries. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming Devices Fire TV Roku Chromecast Apple TV YouTube TV can occasionally have problems on Fire TV. You may get a message that says “Can’t connect,” or the app may crash while you’re streaming. Whether YouTube TV or the Fire Stick is causing a problem, resetting will probably fix the problem. Why Is My YouTube TV Not Loading
YouTube TV has error messages for specific problems like using the service on too many devices, but it can also malfunction with no apparent cause. Intermittent issues with freezing or crashing may be due to Wi-Fi interference or problems with processing cached data. You may not be able to determine what caused YouTube TV to stop working on your Fire TV, but resetting the app or the device will fix most problems. How Do I Fix YouTube TV On My Fire Stick
If you were using YouTube TV when it suddenly stopped working, the problem is usually easy to resolve. Try the troubleshooting steps listed below in order. Check for software updates on the Fire Stick, then check YouTube TV for outages to ensure the problem isn’t on their end. Restart YouTube TV. If the app is unresponsive, a malfunctioning feature may be running in the background. Force stopping YouTube TV will end all activity. Go to Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications > YouTube TV and select Force stop. Restart Fire TV. Some users have fixed YouTube TV problems by restarting the Fire Stick with their remote. Press and hold the button combination Select and Play/Pause. After a few seconds, the Fire Stick will restart. Unplug the Fire Stick. You can also restart the device by unplugging it from your TV’s HDMI port, waiting a couple of seconds, and plugging it back in. Clear the cache and data on the Fire Stick. Your Fire Stick stores a lot of unnecessary information. As those junk files accumulate, the Fire Stick can malfunction or crash while processing them. Go to Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications > YouTube TV. Clear cache and Clear data in either order. Doing this will delete user settings and information from the device, so you’ll need to log in again afterward. Restart your modem and router. If none of the above steps resolves the problem, try resetting your internet connection. Restore the Fire Stick to factory default. If you’re still having trouble with YouTube TV, you can try this as a last resort. Returning the Fire Stick to factory default settings deletes user information and apps. Your Amazon purchases will be restored when you log in to the device again. FAQ How do I tell if YouTube TV is down? Go to a site like Downdetector to check if YouTube TV is down. If there's a problem on YouTube's end, all you can do is wait until it's fixed. Why can't I find YouTube TV on my Fire Stick? First-generation Fire Sticks do not support YouTube TV. Amazon removed YouTube TV from the Amazon app store for a while due to legal disputes between Amazon and Google, but it is now available for most Fire TV devices. How many devices can I use with YouTube TV? With a basic YouTube TV subscription, you can stream content on three devices at once. The 4K Plus plan gives you unlimited streams over your home Wi-Fi network and the option to download videos to watch offline. How do I fix it when my Fire Stick won't connect to the internet? If your Fire Stick won't connect to the internet, check the device's Wi-Fi connection and reset your network hardware if necessary. If possible, use an Ethernet cable to connect your TV directly to your router or modem. If you use a VPN, you might need to disable it. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Fix It When a Fire Stick Is Not Loading How to Fix It When Your Fire Stick Remote Is Not Working How to Clear the Cache on a Fire TV Stick How to Fix It When WhatsApp Isn't Working How to Fix It When Fire Stick Keeps Optimizing How to Fix It When HBO Max Is Not Working on a Fire Stick How to Fix It When Hulu Is Not Working on Fire Stick How to Install YouTube TV on Fire Stick How to Fix Hulu Error Code RUNUNK13 How to Fix It When Spotify Is Not Working on Fire Stick YouTube TV Not Working? Here's How To Fix It How to Pair a Fire Stick Remote How to Fix It When Snapchat Is Not Working on an iPhone How to Get HBO Max on Fire Stick How to Get Pluto TV on Fire Stick How to Fix It When a Fire Stick Overheats Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies