The best way to watch YouTube on a smart TV for free is to use the YouTube app that is either pre-installed or available for download on your smart TV. You can watch YouTube videos directly in the app, or you can cast YouTube from your phone, tablet, or computer to your TV if both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Additionally, you can link your phone or tablet to your smart TV using a TV code shown on the TV screen for easier control of the YouTube experience.
How to watch YouTube on smart TV for free:
- Use the YouTube app on your smart TV: Most modern smart TVs have a YouTube app already installed or available in the TV's app store. Open the app, sign in if desired (sign-in not required), and start watching videos.
- Casting to smart TV: Open the YouTube app on your phone or desktop, tap the cast icon, and select your smart TV to stream content to the TV. Your phone or computer becomes the remote control.
- Link with TV code: On the YouTube app on your TV, go to settings and select "Link with TV code." Enter the code shown on your TV into your YouTube app on your mobile device to link the devices and control YouTube on your TV from your phone.
These methods do not require any paid subscription as the regular YouTube app is free to use on smart TVs, unlike YouTube TV which is a paid service for live TV streaming.
