PSA: Roku owners should download YouTube right now

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PSA: Roku owners should download YouTube correct now

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I'll make this clear: Roku owners should download the YouTube app right at present (or, at least, before Th, Dec. 9). Why then? That's the big doomsday day for the talks between Roku and Google, whose spat has bubbled over from one app to another, and could pb to YouTube beingness pulled from Roku's app shop. You might not apply YouTube on your Goggle box at present, but you could very easily see a desire for it later.

Roku appear this news on Oct 21, in a press release that was updated to say "Google notified u.s.a. that, unless we achieve understanding on renewal terms prior to the expiration of our current understanding, nosotros will not be able to offer YouTube on the Roku platform for new users."

Why is this happening? For the same reason it always does. Companies are disagreeing over sharing money and information, and we as the customer (equally ever) are the ones who will endure.

It all started with Roku booting the YouTube TV app from the Roku Channel Store (which meant only those who had already downloaded information technology could use information technology), while information technology defendant Google of anti-competitive practices and demands of preferential treatment and more than information than they'd usually get. YouTube argued these claims were groundless, while CNBC, though, reports that it saw a 2019 email from Google to Roku asking for preferential treatment in search results. For more details, check out my previous story on this.

Of course, there's a take a chance that the 2 parties will resolve this earlier Dec. 9, but nosotros're not property our breath to expect a "Kumbaya" moment where Google and Roku hold hands and put this in the past. These companies would probably beloved to put this trouble behind them and get dorsum to making coin, merely they also seemingly have different terms for which they desire to profit.

Considering while the YouTube app may go out the Roku Channel Store, the app will still piece of work if you download it now. And that means you'll be able to proceed the YouTube TV access (where you can watch the Celtics vs Lakers live stream). From your Roku, this is a pretty simple process.

How to download YouTube onto your Roku

1. Click the Home button on your remote.
2. Click on Streaming Channels button on the home screen.
3. Search "YouTube."
4. Select information technology from the results.
5. Click Add together Channel.

How to download YouTube onto your Roku from your telephone or computer

You can even grab the YouTube app when you're away from your computer, via a web browser, provided you're signed in with your Roku account.

Visit this folio and click "+ Add Channel."

But, honestly, I'd become double-check that this worked on Wed (Dec. 8).

Outlook

While Roku makes our top pick in the best streaming devices, that ranking is in danger correct at present. If YouTube is booted from the Roku Channel Store, I don't think I'll exist recommending its devices with every bit much confidence. Yep, the Roku Streaming Stick 4K is stellar, but the Chromecast with Google TV is also bully, and doesn't accept whatever missing app problems.

Stay tuned, readers. And, again, download YouTube on your Roku correct now.

Henry is a senior editor at Tom'southward Guide covering streaming media, laptops and all things Apple, reviewing devices and services for the by half-dozen-plus years. Prior to joining Tom's Guide, he reviewed software and hardware for TechRadar Pro, and interviewed artists for Patek Philippe International Magazine. He'south also covered the wild world of professional person wrestling for Cageside Seats, interviewing athletes and other industry veterans.

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