This article illustrates step-by-step guidelines for installing and listening to YouTube Music on Roku devices.
Steps to Stream YouTube Music on Roku
YouTube Music is not available as a separate app for Roku in the Channel Store. But that doesn’t mean there is no way to stream YouTube Music on it. You can still use the YouTube app to watch music videos, songs, podcasts, etc. For ad-free access, subscribe to YouTube Premium, which costs $13.99/month. If you are a new user, visit youtube.com/premium to buy a plan and activate your 1-month free trial.
- Set up an Internet Connection on Roku
Press the Home key on the Roku remote to go to the home screen. Go to Network settings and ensure your Roku device is connected to WiFi.
- Select Search
Scroll down the home page, highlight Search, and tap OK on the remote to select it.
- Type YouTube
Using a virtual keyboard, type YouTube as the app’s name. Then, tap the OK key on the remote.
- Handpick the YouTube App
After getting search results, scroll through options using remote keys and highlight the YouTube app. Then, hit the OK key on the remote.
- Click Add Channel
You can see the app ratings and its detailed description. Locate the Add Channel option and press on it to start the installation.
- Launch YouTube
Once installed, go back to the home page and click Streaming Channels. Scroll down the list, highlight YouTube, and tap OK to launch the app.
- Log in to YouTube
After launching the app, you can see two sign-in options: Sign in on your TV and Sign in with your phone. Select the first method and enter your Google Account credentials using a virtual keypad.
- Complete the Account Verification
Upon signing in, you should acknowledge that it is you. Click Yes on the notification that appears on your smartphone.
- Way to YouTube Music
Your account has been successfully signed in to YouTube. Tap the three horizontal lines icon. Go to the Explore section and select Music under it.
- Listen to YouTube Music
From the list of displayed music libraries, play your favorite song and listen to it.
Listen to YouTube Music on Roku With AirPlay 2
iPhone users with a YouTube Music Premium membership plan can make use of the AirPlay 2 feature to play songs without installing the YouTube app on Roku. You can seamlessly play your piece of music from your iPhone and listen to it on your Roku screen. To do that,
- Initially, pair your Roku and iPhone to the same WiFi network.
- Make sure to enable the AirPlay option on your Roku.
- After that, install the YouTube Music app on your iPhone from the App Store and sign in with your premium account.
- Now, play your favorite track and bring up the Control Center.
- Click the AirPlay Music icon from the Control Center’s Music pane.
- After this, select your Roku to play the current audio.
Finally, the selected piece of music will play on your Roku, and you can use your iPhone to control the playback audio.
FAQ
Yes. YouTube Music is free to stream on the YouTube app with limited ads. To stream without ads, you must subscribe to YouTube Premium, which costs $13.99/month.
