YouTube TV Playback Error Codes [How to Fix]

Problems with location settings can cause this error

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png-youtube-error-playback YouTube TV playback errors

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, we have a guide that will help you with getting MultiView back on YouTube TV.

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.

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Radu Tyrsina

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Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time). For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web. Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they're looking for.