YouTube TV Playback Error Codes [How to Fix]

Many users reported YouTube TV playback errors; if you encounter them, you won’t be able to play any online content.

This is a big problem; however, fixing it is simpler than you think. In today’s guide, we will show you how.

Why does YouTube TV keep saying playback error?

This issue appears if your location settings are incorrect, and you need to adjust them to fix it.

How do I fix playback errors on YouTube TV?

Before you start, ensure that your TV or media device has the latest updates installed. Missing updates can lead to issues with the YouTube TV app.

Update your location

1. Open YouTube TV.
2. Select your profile picture.
3. Navigate to Location and go to the Playback area.
   
4. Let it load.
5. On your phone, open the YouTube TV app and repeat the same steps.
6. Once the Playback area opens on your phone, tap on Update.
   
7. You might have to update the location on both devices to fix this error.

You can also verify your location by opening the YouTube TV verify page in your mobile browser.

Keeping your home area updated can help you watch the local channels of your region and avoid issues like YouTube Locate not working.

In case you’re dealing with other problems like YouTube playback ID error or getting MultiView back on YouTube TV , we have a guide that will help you with

YouTube TV requires your location details to offer only the content available in your area. So, if you’re traveling, you must update your location to continue enjoying YouTube TV and avoid errors like the captions not loading.

For more solutions, check out our guide on how to fix There was an error licensing this video on YouTube TV, as well as our article on how to fix DirecTV YouTube.

We hope that these steps helped fix your YouTube playback error. Please share your thoughts in the comments sections below.