Turn on Location Sharing & set your playback area

To watch sports, shows, and other content on YouTube Primetime Channels on your TV, you may have to turn on Location Sharing and set your playback area. Verifying your location is necessary, because sometimes the content you see can depend on your location.

How to Turn on Location Sharing to Watch Primetime Channels on your TV

Verify your playback area

You may be asked to verify your playback area while watching YouTube Primetime Channels. If you are, follow the steps below.

1. On your mobile device, sign in to the same Google account you use on your TV or streaming device.
   • The correct email address is listed on the error screen on your TV.
2. Scan the QR code on the TV screen or go to youtube.com/locate.
3. If prompted, turn on Location Sharing for your browser.
4. Select NEXT or Add Location Allow or Allow While Using App.
5. You should see the location update automatically on your TV. If not, refresh the youtube.com/locate page on your mobile device quit and reopen the app on your TV.

Update your playback area on your TV

1. Open the YouTube app on your TV.
2. Go to Settings Current playback area.
3. Select Edit .
4. Enter your zip code.
5. Follow the prompts on your TV screen.

Clear your playback area on your TV

1. Open the YouTube app on your TV.
2. Go to Settings Clear Playback area.

Turn on Location Sharing

You can turn on Location Sharing on your mobile browser or in the YouTube app.

Turn on Location Sharing for your mobile browser

1. Go to your device Settings .
2. Tap Security & location tap Location. If you don't see "Security & location," tap Location.
3. At the top of your screen, make sure "Use Location" is switched On.
4. Go back to Settings .
5. Tap Apps scroll to find and tap Chrome or your default mobile web browser.
6. Tap Permissions tap Location.
7. Make sure “Allow only while using the app” or “Ask every time” is selected.

Turn on Location Sharing for the YouTube app

1. Go to your device Settings​​ .
2. Tap Security & location tap Location. If you don't see "Security & location," tap Location.
3. At the top of your screen, make sure "Use Location" is switched On.
4. Go back to Settings.
5. Tap Apps scroll to find and tap YouTube .
6. Tap Permissions tap Location.
7. Make sure “Allow only while using the app” or “Ask every time” is selected.