How to Get YouTube on Your NOW TV Box
If youve been searching for ways to get YouTube on your NOW TV box, youre in luck! While NOW TV may not have a dedicated app for YouTube, there are still a few ways to access the popular video-sharing platform on your device. In this article, well take a look at some simple methods to help you get YouTube up and running on your NOW TV box.
Method 1: Use Screen Mirroring
One way to access YouTube on your NOW TV box is by using screen mirroring. This method allows you to mirror the screen of your smartphone, tablet, or computer onto your TV screen, which means you can also mirror the YouTube app. Heres how to do it:
Step 1: Enable screen mirroring on your NOW TV box by going to the Settings menu and selecting "System" > "Screen mirroring."
Step 2: On your smartphone, tablet, or computer, ensure that screen mirroring is enabled in the devices settings menu.
Step 3: Once screen mirroring is enabled on both devices, connect your smartphone, tablet, or computer to your NOW TV box by selecting the device you want to connect to from the Screen Mirroring menu on your NOW TV box.
Step 4: Once your device is connected, open the YouTube app, and select the video you want to watch. The video should now play on your TV screen.
Method 2: Use the YouTube Web App
Another way to access YouTube on your NOW TV box is by using the YouTube web app. The web app is accessible through the NOW TV boxs web browser, so youll need to have a stable internet connection to use this method. Heres how to do it:
Step 1: Open the web browser on your NOW TV box by going to the Apps menu and selecting "Web browser."
Step 2: Once the web browser is launched, type in youtube.com in the search bar and press Enter.
Step 3: Once youre on the YouTube homepage, navigate to the video you want to watch using the search bar or the suggested videos on the page.
Step 4: Once you find the video you want to watch, click on it to start playing. The video should now play on your TV screen.
Method 3: Use the Chromecast Feature
If you have a Chromecast device, you can also use this feature to access YouTube on your NOW TV box. Heres how to do it:
Step 1: Connect your Chromecast device to your TV and set it up according to the manufacturers instructions.
Step 2: On your NOW TV box, install the Google Home app from the Apps menu.
Step 3: Once the Google Home app is installed, open it and select "Devices" from the menu.
Step 4: Select your Chromecast device from the list of available devices and follow the on-screen instructions to connect it to your NOW TV box.
Step 5: Once your Chromecast device is connected, open the YouTube app on your smartphone or tablet and select the video you want to watch.
Step 6: Once the video starts playing, click on the Cast icon and select your Chromecast device from the list of available devices. The video should now play on your TV screen.
In conclusion, while NOW TV doesnt have a dedicated app for YouTube, there are still a few ways to access the platform on your device. By using screen mirroring, the YouTube web app, or the Chromecast feature, you can easily stream your favorite YouTube videos on your TV screen. With these methods, you can watch YouTube on your NOW TV box without having to switch to a different device. |
