How to Link Your Mobile Device to YouTube on Your TV Using a TV Code

You can easily control YouTube on your TV using your smartphone or tablet even if both devices are not on the same Wi-Fi network by linking them with a TV code.

Get the TV Code

1. Open the YouTube app on your TV
2. Go to Settings .
   
3. Select Link with TV code. A blue TV code will appear on screen
   
4. Have your phone or tablet ready and continue with the steps in the "Enter the code" section below.

Note: The TV code should be made of numbers. If the code is made of letters, repeat the steps above to get a numeric code.

Enter the code

1. Open the YouTube app on your phone or tablet
2. Tap your profile icon 
3. Go to Settings > Watch on TV
4. Tap Enter TV code and enter the code shown on your TV.
5. 

Remove devices linked with a code

You can remove any linked devices by following the steps below. Remember, once a device is removed, you’ll need to use a new code if you ever want to link the device again.

Unlink using your Smart TV or streaming device

1. Open YouTube app
2. Go to Settings .
3. Select Unlink device

Unlink using your phone or tablet

1. On your phone or tablet, open the YouTube app.
2. Select your profile picture .
3. Select Settings.
4. Select Watch on TV.
5. Select Delete Devices.
6. Select DELETE to remove the linked Smart TV or streaming device.