In the YouTube TV app on an Apple TV, can you say "Watch ESPN" to Siri and it will change to that channel?

In the YouTube TV app on an Apple TV, can you say "Watch ESPN" to Siri and it will change to that channel? Thanks!

Apple TV (4th generation)

Posted on Oct 23, 2022 6:42 PM

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ted2019

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Oct 24, 2022 12:01 AM in response to BigAlPA

I don't think Siri works within Apps like YouTube but it does work across all Apps. If you ask for ESPN app Siri will launch it or direct you to the app store to get it.

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