The YouTube app is designed to work flawlessly on your Vizio TV, but occasionally issues and bugs can arise. The YouTube app could stop working suddenly due to multiple reasons.
Therefore, if you are having difficulties accessing YouTube on your Vizio TV, this guide will show you how to fix the issue as there is always room for improvement on streaming apps especially on TVs.
I am going to show you how to troubleshoot YouTube not working on a Vizio Smart TV.
When it comes to fixing the YouTube app on Vizio TV not working issue, you would want to know what caused the glitch first of all.
On the bright side, the cause for such malfunction is common and applicable even for those who are not experienced in fixing things.
The most common reasons that could make your YouTube app not work properly on Vizio TV include settings conflict, software update, cache, network issue, or outdated firmware on your Vizio Smart TV.
YouTube may not work on your Vizio TV if you are not connected to the internet. If you do have an internet connection, but the app still doesn’t work, try signing out, then re-signing in again.
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How To Fix Youtube Not Working on Vizio Smart TV?
The YouTube app not working on Vizio TV is a common problem due to the frequent updates it requires and its compatibility with all platforms, including TVs.
You can fix this issue and get the YouTube app to work on Vizio Smart TV via a few steps.
With the below methods, You’re going to learn how to make your Vizio TV run the Youtube App smoothly in 4 simple steps.
Re-Login To Youtube App
Many apps do not automatically log you in. Therefore, if you try accessing YouTube on your Vizio TV, and it does not work, you may need to sign out first. Sign in again, and the app will start to run smoothly.
Steps To Relogin Youtube App on Vizio TV:
- First, On your Vizio TV, launch the YouTube app.
- Navigate to the menu, then click the profile icon.
- Sign out by clicking the ‘sign out’ option.
- Once you have logged out, re-open the YouTube app
- Now, Identify yourself by providing an email address and a password.
- After that, hit login to access the Youtube app again.
When this is done, open the Youtube app and play a few videos to see if it is working as expected.
Cheers if it’s working properly, otherwise move on to the next troubleshooting step.
See Also: How to Add Third-Party Apps on Vizio Smart TV (4 Quick Ways)?
Check Wifi Internet Connection
If the Youtube App on your Vizio Smart TV does not work properly after logging out and logging back in, make sure your Internet connection and WiFi connection are stable on your TV.
In that case, it is best to soft reset your router wifi, as that will assign you a new IP from your ISP, As sometimes the IP that has been marked as bad might be assigned to you since ISPs assign IP addresses dynamically, and you can always change those by soft resetting your router.
- Start by unplugging your router from the wall outlet.
- Allow it to rest for about 4-5 minutes.
- Reconnect the router to the power outlet and wait for another 4-5 minutes.
- Now, open the Youtube app on your Vizio TV and you should be able to stream through it hassle-free.
It will fix the Youtube App not working properly on your Vizio TV as you have re-logged in and the router has also gotten a new IP address, so it should fix the issue. Though, in some cases, you might still face issues, in that case, proceed to the next step.
Reinstall the Youtube App
The internal settings of an App may sometimes conflict, and this is sometimes the case with the YouTube App that is installed on your TV.
The conflict could be due to an outdated App version, cache issues, or any other network setting on the App that is not automatically updated.
Usually, when you reinstall the App, it clears all settings and sets them to factory default, which gives you a freshly updated App leaving behind all software bugs from previous versions.
- First, Go to settings on your TV.
- Select YouTube from the list of apps.
- Choose the ‘Uninstall’ option.
- Now, Go to Apps or search directly for “Youtube” on the Home screen
- Choose the “Youtube App” from the list and click Install.
- Now, After opening the app, play some videos and log in only if it asks you to do so.
Now, you should be able to use the Youtube App on your Vizio TV without any trouble.
If the problem persists, which is quite rare until the Youtube server is down or Vizio TV is having some trouble, move on to the final step.
Reset Vizio TV
If none of the above steps works and you still see that Youtube App is not working as it should be on your Vizio TV, it’s time to Hard Reset your Vizio Smart TV.
Remember we are not doing the Factory Reset as it is different from Hard Reset.
Hard resetting your TV won’t cause you to lose any data, and it’ll fix several issues, such as unresponsive apps.
- To begin, turn off your Vizio TV.
- Unplug any devices that are connected to your TV.
- Remove the TV from the power outlet as well.
- Then, hold down the power button for around 30 seconds, and then allow it to rest for 10 seconds.
- Then turn on the TV and navigate to the app to check if it is working.
So now, what we have done is, Relogin in order to perform initial troubleshooting, after that we verified that our Internet is working perfectly fine.
After that, we reinstalled the App in order to get any updates if available and reset the internal settings of the Youtube App. Lastly, we have performed the Hard Reset which cleared the Network settings and any temporary cache on TV and our Youtube App is still present.
Ensure that you have followed each step in the above order and by the time you reach the final step, the Vizio TV will have a perfectly working Youtube App and any issues you may have encountered will be gone.
Conclusion
Vizio Smart TVs face issues with Youtube App just as any other television and device. However, I know how frustrating it can be when we are relaxing and eager to watch.
Hopefully, with the provided troubleshooting steps you have been able to resolve the Youtube App not working issue on your Vizio Smart TV. Also, if you wish to, you can get in touch with Vizio Support if you feel there is some major issue with your Vizio TV and it doesn’t let you stream through Youtube.
Feel free to let me know in the comments below if you still face issues or you are unable to complete any of the steps above, and I will assist you.
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Kazhiko Kuro is the Founder of StreamingStash.com. Over a span of 8+ years, He has tested, researched, and written hundreds of articles and guides on how to fix common issues with TVs, streaming media players, streaming services, and related devices. See our Editorial Guidelines and Content Integrity.
