Youtube TV is one of the most popular media streaming services. Now, almost all smart TV brands have built-in applications on to enhance entertainment because YouTube TV has millions of content in its library. It’s beneficial when there is a specific remote device to control the service.
So many original TV remote cones with a special app button for quick launch of the application.
Yes, there are remotes available that can be used to control YouTube TV. These remotes are designed to navigate through the YouTube TV interface, allowing users to select and watch their desired content conveniently.
Popular streaming platforms such as Apple TV, Roku, Xbox, and others offer access to YouTube TV as part of their services, allowing users to use the original remote controls that come with these platforms.
Additionally, there are third-party universal controllers available that have a dedicated app button specifically for YouTube TV, providing an alternative control option.
What Is Youtube TV?
YouTube TV is a media streaming service accessible on smart TVs and various streaming platforms. It can be accessed via https://tv.youtube.com on a computer or through the installed app on smart TVs. With a subscription, users can stream movies, live TV, and premium content beyond regular YouTube videos.
It offers features such as live TV streaming from major channel networks, unlimited DVR storage for watching the favorite content later, simultaneous streaming on multiple devices, access to local channels, sports coverage, on-demand content, and the ability to customize channel lineups. It provides a comprehensive and flexible streaming experience for users.
What Streaming services provide Youtube TV?
As competition grows, so many streaming providers are adding the most popular streaming platforms to their services. That’s why YouTube TV is added on so many streaming devices and OTT platforms.
Here is the list of top providers
- Amazon Firestick TV
- Apple TV
- Xbox One
- Google Chromecast
- Roku Stick
- Roku smart TV
The best YouTube TV remotes you can buy in 2023
Premier Selection:-Sofabaton U1/U2/X1
Sofabaton has a wide range of advanced smart remote controls that can be used with various streaming services including YouTube TV.
The top 3 models are trending in the market such as Sofabaton U1, U2, and X1 (Including a Hub). Fortunately, all of them can control YouTube TV content effortlessly with a special feature called Activity.
Once you create an activity named as you wish like “Launch my movies” in connection with your Youtube TV subscription. When you launch the activity, the remote control will show all the movies you can watch on your TV. This makes your selection of movies or TV shows very simple and convenient.
Instead of navigating through numerous menu options, the preferable approach is to choose the Activity that you created that is accessible through an OLED display on the remote control in order to select the content and stream it on the TV.
If you have a limited budget. but want some smart features, you can buy the Sofabaton U1 or U2 (Newly launched) models.
Pocket-Friendly: 1-ClickTech Roku TV remote with YT button
If you are accessing Your YouTube TV content through Roku built-in smart TVs and Roku streaming box, 1-ClickTech is the best option.
This universal remote has a dedicated YouTube TV key that you can use to quickly launch the application on your TV. It works with so many Roku software-loaded smart TVs like Sharp, Hisense, Insignia, Sanyo, Philips, Element, Magnavox, etc.
Remember, you can’t control your Roku streaming stick with this universal remote.
Once you have programmed 1-ClickTech with your TV using the simple instructions provided in the user manual, that’s all you need to do. The YT button and other application keys available, such as Hulu, Netflix, Prime, etc., will automatically be paired.
Apple Siri Remote
Your original Siri remote control can control your YouTube TV content. The simple feather touch swipe pad allows you to navigate to the YouTube tile that appears on the Apple TV Home screen.
Swipe left, right, up, and down allows you to get the app tile selected, double tap on the swipe pad to launch your streaming platform.
You need to install the YouTube app on your Apple TV box in order to bring this functionality.
Chromecast Voice remote
The Google Chromecast remote with the YouTube button provides a seamless experience for accessing and controlling YouTube TV. With a dedicated button, users can easily launch the application and enjoy their favorite live TV channels and on-demand content.
This is not a universal remote but only the original one having wireless connectivity intended to be used with the Google Chromecast 4K Snow.
To effortlessly launch on-demand movies or channels from the streaming library, you can just use the convenient voice search feature. Simply use your voice to search for and access the content you desire without any hassle. This voice feature really helps me to pick my favorite movies hands-free during my dinner.
Amazon FireTV Cube
If you are using an Amazon FireTV cube, your voice is the YouTube TV remote. by using the Alexa commands, and connecting the FireTV cube to it, you can play any content from the online library, and play on your TV.
If the application is not installed, simply ask “Alexa, install Youtube TV app on my FireTV“, and Alexa will download the app from a trusted official source.
Using the Alexa voice commands, simply select your favorite channels, or movies to stream on your TV.
The IR extender is available with the new FireTV cube, using which you can use the remote to control the content.
Can you control YouTube TV using your smartphone?
Yes. It’s possible.
No, a hell lot of remote control applications are available on both Android and iOS app stores which we can download and install on our smart devices. So, if you lost your TV or streaming device’s original remote control, you can use those apps permanently, or until you buy a replacement remote.
If you bought a Sofabaton remote, you can use their mobile application to complete the setup process and to control your TV, and the YouTube content.
In addition, Samsung smartThings, Google TV remote app, etc are the best alternatives.
Hope this helps you. 🙂
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