Youtube not working on Apple TV

hi, I have the apple tv 3 generation but for some reason, youtube doesn't work on there and I don't know why it stopped working all of a sudden.

Posted on Mar 13, 2021 1:37 PM

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Mar 13, 2021 4:06 PM in response to jesuthas

Since early February, YouTube announced through their own app (see quote below), that they would be discontinuing their service on the 3rd generation model per early March. This is permanent.


You can still use AirPlay for YouTube, but to operate as app on the Apple TV box, you will need to get a newer model.


YouTube no longer works on third-gen Apple TV - 9to5Mac

YouTube ends support for old 2012 Apple TV, but you can still use AirPlay - The Verge

YouTube discontinuing 3rd-generation Apple TV app, AirPlay still available - MacRumors

YouTube app no longer available on 3rd-gen Apple TV, AirPlay now required to watch videos - MacRumors


“Starting early March, the YouTube app will no longer be available on ‌Apple TV‌ (3rd generation). You can still watch YouTube on ‌Apple TV‌ 4K, ‌Apple TV‌ HD, iPhone, or iPad. With AirPlay, you can also stream YouTube from your iOS device directly to any ‌Apple TV‌ (3rd generation or later).”

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