These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The other option is using an app like Reflector to turn the MacBook into an AirPlay receiver and wirelessly streaming YouTube TV to the MacBook. The first is by physically connecting the iOS device and MacBook with a cable and utilizing QuickPlay.

This can be done through one of two ways. However, MacBook users can access YouTube TV by either using the Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox web browsers.Īlternatively, MacBook owners can try installing the iOS app on an iPhone or iPad and mirroring the screen to a MacBook. YouTube TV is not available on MacBook through either a dedicated macOS app or through the Safari browser. This is probably the least convenient way as it requires an iPhone to remain tethered to the MacBook, but it is an option when needed. On the iPhone, swipe down to open the Control Center (older models may require a swipe up)Īnother mirroring option is to simply connect the iPhone to a MacBook using a cable and then use the iPhone as a source for QuickTime on the Mac computer.Currently Chrome and Firefox are the only browsers officially listed as supported. Click the ‘Eject’ button besides Google Chromeįor those less keen on using Chrome, another browser option is Mozilla’s Firefox.Drag Chrome icon to the Applications folder.Click on the ‘Download Chrome for Mac’ button.To download Chrome on a MacBook, open Safari, navigate to the Chrome download website, install the Mac version and follow the on-screen instructions. As to be expected with a Google-owned service, YouTube TV works with Google’s Chrome browser. One of the easiest solutions is to simply use a different browser. While it remains unclear whether the service will ever gain Safari browser support, the YouTube TV help section does state that “ we’re working to bring YouTube TV to more browsers in the future.” YouTube TV browser support is limitedĭue to this, MacBook users will need to consider an alternate way to stream YouTube TV on a MacBook. However, Safari is not yet a supported browser. With no app available to download from the Mac App Store, most MacBook users might expect to be able to head over to tv. through the Safari browser and start streaming. Advertisement YouTube TV on a MacBook using a browser

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