YouTube

by Google LLC

1,919,709 customer ratings

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Price: Free Download

Sold by:Amazon.com Services, Inc

Works with: Game Controllers,Fire TV Voice Remote

Languages Supported: English, Spanish

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Product Details

Release Date: 2019

Date first listed on Amazon: June 19, 2019

Developed By: Google LLC

ASIN: B07T771SPH

Customer reviews:
1,919,709 customer ratings

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Product features

Browse by interest - Discover videos you’ll love in categories like music, entertainment, news, gaming, and more. All from the comfort of your couch.
Supports multiple accounts - Everyone at home can sign into YouTube with a Google account to see recommendations, subscriptions, and playlists.
Play YouTube videos from your phone on the TV - It’s easy to enjoy videos with friends and family. Simply find the videos you want to watch on your phone, then send them to your TV with a single tap.
Search by voice - Quickly and easily find what you want to watch using voice search.
Watch movies and shows - Stay entertained with thousands of movies and TV episodes available to own, rent, or watch for free.
Enjoy music on the big screen - Find music videos featuring your favorite artists, songs, live performances and more. Discover new music based on your tastes and what’s trending around you.
Watch videos in 4K - YouTube is home to the world’s largest library of online 4K content. Enjoy high-definition videos on the biggest screen in the house – from scenic nature videos to movie and video game trailers and more. (Requires a 4K-capable device.)

Product description

See what the world is watching -- from the hottest music videos to what’s popular in gaming, fitness, movies, shows, news, learning and more. Subscribe to channels you love, browse personal recommendations, and enjoy the largest library of 4K content.

User Data Privacy

Developer has indicated that this app does not collect or transfer user data to third parties.

To learn more, visit the developer’s privacy policy.

Technical details

Size: Varies by device (12.9MB - 17.7MB)

Version: Varies by device

Developed By: Google LLC ( Privacy Policy

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Application Permissions: ( Help me understand what permissions mean )

Access information about networks
FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Inject user events (keys, touch, trackball) into the event stream and deliver them to ANY window
Open network sockets
Modify global audio settings
PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming

Minimum Operating System: Varies by device

Approximate Download Time: Less than 3 minutes

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5

1,919,709 global ratings

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Customers say

Customers like the video selection, ease of use, and image quality of the mobile application. They mention that it offers a great deal of channels that match their viewing habits, and that the user interface is simple and concise. They also appreciate the entertainment value, saying that it's very entertaining, fun, and informative. Customers also appreciate that it runs very well, and mention that the DVR is available.

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3,021 customers mention2,512 positive509 negative

Customers like the quality of the mobile application. They say it's a great app for all types of video education, fun videos, pet videos, and video game videos. They also say the live TV guide is useable and the picture quality matched. Customers also mention that the app is nice enough, but the search could use some work. They find it useful for finding how things work, news, personal experiences, and more. They easily find episodes of programs they want to watch. However, some customers feel the dedicated app is better.

"...I like this app and that I am able to access Youtube content on my Firestick." Read more

"...that it is free TV is always of value to me, and the wide assortment of programs is enticing...." Read more

"...The dedicated app is way better, however, and I'm so glad Amazon and Google, who have always been frienemies, have finally settled their differences..." Read more

"This is so much better than Hulu TV. The UI makes way more sense, you can record unlimited programs at once with unlimited storage..." Read more

2,686 customers mention2,341 positive345 negative

Customers find the mobile application easy to use. They say the user interface is simple and concise, making it easy to find other things to watch. They also say the DVR is available and the live TV guide is useable. Customers also say it's easy to navigate the channels and intuitive in many ways. They mention that it'll be easier than having to sideload Smart Youtube.

"...Using the FS, it is easy to navigate the channels, and is intuitive in many ways of helping you find something you will like...." Read more

"...Unlike YouTube’s mobile website, the YouTube app offers easier navigation, the control of autoplay of suggested videos, and incredibly useful..." Read more

"...It was even easy for me to figure it out I will definitely be using it in the future and possibly every day you can learn so much from ordinary..." Read more

"...and like the original firestick the picture is clear and the interface is easy to use...." Read more

2,254 customers mention1,995 positive259 negative

Customers like the performance of the mobile application. They mention it works pretty well, runs smoothly, and has no lag or freezing issues. Some say it's excellent and works well on their Fire TV box.

"...As far as the YouTube TV app goes, it's pretty good. If you've used YouTube TV on any other device, you know how it works...." Read more

"...Works better than previous YouTube options on the FireStick 4k but definitely needs some attention from Google and Amazon when it comes to the..." Read more

"...YouTube works fine I doubt you need a review to use this app whether for your phone or television streaming device...." Read more

"If you are using YouTube on a phone, tablet, or desktop computer, YT is excellent, for the most part...." Read more

1,016 customers mention892 positive124 negative

Customers like the image quality of the mobile application. They say it has good picture, and the colors are nice. Some customers also mention that the clarity is much better with the app.

"...Or you can browse without logging in.The video picture is high quality, but that has more to do with the television, Fire Stick and..." Read more

"...I really like the app and the picture quality is awesome!..." Read more

"...I would also like to add that the clarity is MUCH better with the APP. I am not sure if is just me, or if the colors, etc...." Read more

"...a scene or sentence of the person speaking on screen, and the video flowed nicely if the content creator did a good job editing... Now, it's all..." Read more

808 customers mention647 positive161 negative

Customers like the video selection of the mobile application. They mention it offers a great deal of channels that match their viewing habits, and is easy to use. They also say it lets them stream content and subscribe to channels. Some customers also like the variety of videos and say it's good for most streams with a few commercial interruptions. Overall, they say it provides access to all of YouTube's videos.

"...With this app you have access to all of Youtube's videos...." Read more

"...The networks it carries is pretty comprehensive, similar to what you get from a cable provider. They just added local PBS stations finally...." Read more

"The streaming is great except the commercials which pop up in the middle of the video you are watching, which can be irritating...." Read more

"YouTube TV sure offers a lot of sports. If sports aren't your thing there are a lot of other channels to choose from...." Read more

609 customers mention448 positive161 negative

Customers like the value of the mobile application. They say it saves them money by avoiding bills on basic routine maintenance. They are happy with the service and price. Some mention that it helps creators make money so they can continue to bring boundless content, free movies, downloadable music, and videos.

"...The fact that it is free TV is always of value to me, and the wide assortment of programs is enticing...." Read more

"...quality matched the cable I had, no contract existed and the cost is reasonable.The only area that needs work is the Guide...." Read more

"...Permanent fix is the answer. Instead my data is burning away. I am staying with the very few apps that are not previewing. This is ridiculous." Read more

"...channels, major sports network, easy interface, quality picture, decent price and unlimited recording.Non-likes: No History or A&E channel...." Read more

525 customers mention509 positive16 negative

Customers find the entertainment value of the mobile application very entertaining, fun, and informative. They say it has a wealth of programming and entertainment at their fingertips. They also appreciate the commercials, which allow them to enjoy the videos more. Overall, customers say the application is a great experience that makes them laugh and think.

"...IT'S CLEARLY ENTERTAINING, I LEARN A GREAT DEAL FROM VIRTUALLY ANYTHING I CAN THINK OF FROM BAKING TO FIXING MY CAR...." Read more

"...It removes all the ads (commercials) which not only allows me to enjoy the videos more, it saves me a considerable amount of time...." Read more

"...The new one has a much improved experience compared with the previous incarnation. That makes it 5 stars for me." Read more

"...Entertainment galore, and practical things too...." Read more

369 customers mention54 positive315 negative

Customers find the commercials in the mobile application annoying and ridiculous. They also say the content is heavy with ads and there is an excessive amount of advertising time per content time.

"...It seems like the more history I build with You Tube, the more frequently ads are played. There were always ads but not this many or this often ...." Read more

"...but I found it is too difficult to control what I wanted to hear, long droning ads (but it is free)...." Read more

"...But another problem is that with the fireTVstick one can't skip the ads. Other apps, such as Disney+ do look exactly as they do on the computer...." Read more

"...So you don't waste time typing entire titles. There are ads prior to each video play, but no banners during video play...." Read more

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Garrett

Just Like on a Web Browser

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2023

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This app brings the popular website Youtube to the Firestick. It operates pretty much the same as it does on your computer's browser. You can either log into your Youtube account, where it can keep track of your browsing and make recommendations tailored to you. Or you can browse without logging in.

The video picture is high quality, but that has more to do with the television, Fire Stick and Internet connection, more than the app itself. With this app you have access to all of Youtube's videos. If you are subscribed to the premium Youtube, which I am not, you will have access to that content too. But there is no need for the premium access to use the app. It just you more content.

It is a free app and most of the content is free, which is becoming more rare with all of the premium streaming apps popping up. I like this app and that I am able to access Youtube content on my Firestick.

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Jerry Briggs

Always something to watch

Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2021

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I enjoy You Tube on several pieces of equipment, and this one is being written because I bought a 2021 Firestick, 3rd generation. Using the FS, it is easy to navigate the channels, and is intuitive in many ways of helping you find something you will like. The fact that it is free TV is always of value to me, and the wide assortment of programs is enticing. Some of the clips have ads, some don't, some are very short ads, some are longer, some you have to leave on, and some you can 'skip' at some point in their running. I don't use Facebook, but do enjoy using You Tube. It is private and I don't get bothered with people sending me pictures of their latest hamburger order at McDonalds each day. I like the fact that there are regular people who are often getting paid for their presentations: it is work to make a video and upload it, and I am able to learn things from their videos in many, many instances. I recommend it as both a fun place to visit and as an instruction manual, too!

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Ruby

YOUTUBE HAS BEST STUFF

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024

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IDK if anyone else having problems lately , but it just doesnt pop up on my firestick Tv

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Caleb Hawn

It's about time!

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2019

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It's about time the official YouTube app by Google has finally come to Amazon Fire TV. Before, we've had to use the web app hosted on either Firefox TV or Amazon Silk (Amazon's Chromium-based web browser). That was perfectly fine, however, as it never needed to be updated since it's a web app. The dedicated app is way better, however, and I'm so glad Amazon and Google, who have always been frienemies, have finally settled their differences to allow this. I hope more Google apps will come to Fire TV in the future for us Google users.
As far as the YouTube TV app goes, it's pretty good. If you've used YouTube TV on any other device, you know how it works. You can watch without an account, or login to your Google account using a web browser. You can also cast using the YouTube desktop web app or mobile app, that way you don't have to search for a specific video using the terrible TV keyboard, which is a nightmare to use. Alternatively, you can just click on suggested videos using the D-pad on yo remote or browse your personal watch history and playlists. I really don't recommend using the search feature unless you have an external Bluetooth or USB keyboard. Anyway, it's a really good streaming app. YouTube and Google has done very well at compressing videos for you to stream really quickly. It's way better than the Netflix streaming, which uses so much bandwidth. It's great that's it's now able to run natively on the Fire TV. Thanks for reading my atrociously long review of the YouTube TV for Fire TV app, and I hope you have a blessed day!

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Angie Fields

Ads, ads, and more ads! Did I mention ads??!!!

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2020

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I have yet to search for something and not find it. The one thing that is ANNOYING is when the app goes silent until I confirm I am still watching. I love to listen to old concerts while I clean the house. It is very inconvenient to stop what I'm doing so I can confirm my presence every 30 minutes! Also, I would love to be able to play one of the 6 or 8 hour bird videos for my cats when I leave the house. But since my two furrbabies cant confirm they are still watching, it cuts off. This is the only app that does this so its definitely not something in my settings. It seems like the more history I build with You Tube, the more frequently ads are played. There were always ads but not this many or this often . I realize they are trying to force customers into buying the premium version which I refuse to do. In that respect they get an "A" for effort. Something else that I find inconvenient is that there are no descriptions about anything. It's hard to find a movie I like by simply looking at titles with cover photos.

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Gene P. Louie

The Only Game in Town.

Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2021

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For $65 per month, YouTubeTV is one of two most expensive television streaming services available. For the price, the user is receiving 100 channels and endless storage space. The company is able to offer the latter feature by saving selected movies and popular television series in cloud storage. For example, YOUTUBETV stores CASABLANCA in its cloud servers - a 2-hour film. Every subscriber is able to share and download that particular recorded film for the next nine months.
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The title is deleted after expiration. In many cases, storage is longer. If the program or film is replayed, expiration is updated and reset with the newer version. For films like THE WIZARD OF OZ, GONE WITH THE WIND, STAR WARS, JURASSIC PARK, THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD and other popular titles that reappear every four to six months on various channels, they never expire. Every new showing resets the expiration for another nine months.
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All other competing streaming services offer a limited personal cloud storage space - 50 to 200 hours are common. Every subscriber has his own personal "hard drive space" and is able to record anything and everything to the set limit. So if 50,000 subscribers wanted the 2-hour CASABLANCA film, the company has to reserve 100,000 hours of cloud storage space. To do the same thing, YOUTUBETV only needs 2 hours.
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This shared strategy has its problems. Not everything can be recorded. For example, a PBS showing of CELTIC WOMAN - THE GREATEST JOURNEY can be viewed on scheduled time. However, the show can not be recorded - it is not popular enough.

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