After a hectic day, who doesn’t want to kick back and binge-watch the latest drama series? I tried to do the same last night, only to find that the YouTube TV had vanished from my Roku device. I stared blankly for a moment and thought maybe it was my mistake. 

However, I surfed the web and found that I wasn’t the only one to face this problem. If you are facing the same problem, then don’t worry. Let’s walk through a fix to get your YouTube TV back.

Roku And The Missing YouTube TV

Over the past few days, many Roku users have reported the issue that either YouTube TV is missing from their Roku device or just won’t open. It seems like people using Roku devices, like streaming boxes or smart TVs, are the only ones to face this issue. 

However, people haven’t kept silent and have flooded Reddit forums and Roku Community forums to vent their frustration and to find the fix.

Fortunately, YouTube and Roku didn’t keep their users waiting, so they provided a solution to this problem.

Instant Fix To Get Your YouTube TV Back

Panic has finally ended as Roku has not left its users hanging. Roku has shared some quick steps to get you back on track.

  • Step 1: Pick up your Roku remote and hit the home button.
  • Step 2: Now navigate to the Settings and then System > Software Update
  • Step 3: Tap “Check Now” to see if there is any update. Remember, your wifi must be on during the process.
  • Step 4: Install the update.
  • Step 5: After the update is complete, check YouTube TV in your apps.

But if your YouTube is still missing, here is an alternative method. You can use the YouTube app instead by clicking on the sidebar on the left and have YouTube TV that way.

Official Acknowledgement of the Issue

A Roku community moderator has confirmed the issue and said:

“We are currently aware of the issue that YouTube TV is missing for many Roku users, and we are investigating it.”

It indicates that Roku is on its way to fixing the problem, and soon there will be a permanent fix.

Even though it was frustrating when the app vanished, and also without a warning, luckily, you aren’t stuck now. Whether updating the software or using the YouTube app, you can still binge-watch your favorite series. Plus, YouTube and Roku are up to finding the long-term solution. So, just sit back and try these steps to solve this problem.