YouTube TV, Google’s subscription TV service, is officially only available to users in the United States. However, there are technical solutions that allow access to this service outside the US, regardless of whether the user is located in Europe, Canada, Australia or another region.
Bypassing geographic restrictions is possible by using a VPN service, which allows connecting to a server in the US and displaying the IP address as if it were accessed from America. In this way, YouTube TV works without any difference compared to usage within the US.
How to watch YouTube TV outside the US
In order for YouTube TV to work from abroad, it is necessary to use a VPN service that works reliably with this platform. In practice, NordVPN is often cited as a stable solution.
The standard procedure looks like this:
- The VPN application is installed on the desired device.
- Connecting to a server in the United States of America.
- The tv.youtube.com website or the YouTube TV application opens.
- Log in to your YouTube TV account and start watching content.
YouTube TV also offers a free trial period, which allows you to activate the service and watch content even outside the US, provided that the VPN connection is active.
A VPN is required. YouTube TV uses strict geo-restrictions and without a US IP address the service is not available. VPN enables a temporary change of location and thereby bypassing the blockade.
Supported devices for YouTube TV
YouTube TV is compatible with a large number of devices, which enables flexible viewing of content.
Mobile devices and the web:
– Android phones and tablets (Android L or later)
– iPhone and iPad (iOS 15 or later)
– Web browsers via tv.youtube.com (Chrome, Firefox, Safari and others)
Smart TV devices:
– Samsung Smart TV (year 2017 and newer)
– LG Smart TV (year 2016 and newer)
– Vizio SmartCast (odabrani modeli)
– Hisense, Sharp and Sony Smart TV devices, depending on the model and app availability
Streaming devices and set-top box solutions:
– Roku plejeri and Roku TV
– Apple TV (fourth generation and 4K models)
– Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV devices
– Android TV devices
– Amazon Fire TV devices and Fire TV Edition televisions
Consoles and smart screens:
– Xbox Series X|S i Xbox One
– PlayStation 5 i PlayStation 4 / Pro
– Google Nest Hub and other smart screens with YouTube TV support
The availability of the application depends on the region and the application store on the device itself.
What YouTube TV offers
YouTube TV is an alternative to classic cable television and includes:
– local American TV channels
– sports broadcasts
– informative and entertaining programs
– unlimited cloud DVR for content recording
By combining the YouTube TV service and VPN solutions, watching American TV channels becomes possible from almost any location in the world, regardless of the physical distance from the USA, writes Tom’s Guide.