YouTube™ for TV

Allows https://youtube.com/tv to load YouTube™ TV App from regular browser
What is YouTube™ for TV?
The 'YouTube™ for TV' element provides users with access to the YouTube for TV App, also known as YouTube Leanback, from a regular browser. This aids the user by enabling the app’s remote control function through a secondary device running the YouTube app. Even though access has been restricted on certain devices since 2019, this extension combats this issue. However, it’s important to note that there is no direct endorsement or affiliation with YouTube.

Extension stats

Users: 90,000+
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2023-02-17)
Creation date: 2020-03-10
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • *://*.youtube.com/tv*
Size: 137.22K

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Extension summary

This extension allows you to access Youtube for TV App, also known as Youtube Leanback.

This version of Youtube is very useful because it allows remote control via a tablet or smartphone running the YouTube app.

On OCT/02/2019, access began to be restricted on several non-whitelisted devices, including Desktops and Macs. Two days later I found the solution that resulted in this extension.

You just need to install it and access https://www.youtube.com/tv

YouTube™ is a trademark of Google Inc.

YouTube™ for TV is not endorsed or affiliated with YouTube.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Funciona perfectamente
  • Can control with phone
  • Is easy to set up when on same WiFi network
  • 720p quality available after refreshing page
  • Worked straight away compared to User Agent extensions
Cons
  • Doesn't work for some users
  • Limited to 720p resolution
  • Has been reported as malware and adware
  • Changes homepage to unwanted sites
  • Issues with full screen mode
Most mentioned
  • no funciona
  • changes homepage to findimatic
  • straight up malware
  • funciona perfectamente
  • 720p quality issue
Recent reviews
Funciona perfectamente 👍. Asegúrate de tener la PC o LapTop conectados a la misma red WiFi que tu cel, y tener instalada la App de YouTube en tu cel con tu cuenta configurada; abre youtube.com/tv en la compu, abrir la confiuración, escanea el código QR, sigue las instrucciones y ¡¡LISTO!!.
by zaida covantes, 2024-09-08

Rất tiện!

no funciona
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube™ for TV is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install YouTube™ for TV if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

YouTube™ for TV has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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