How to Change the Language on YouTube TV

Change YouTube TV's language from your remote or settings menu

YouTube TV lets you switch languages through your TV's settings or directly in the YouTube TV app. The exact steps depend on whether you use a Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, or another device, but the process takes less than a minute once you find the right menu. Most devices let you change the interface language — the menus, buttons, and labels you see — without affecting the language of videos themselves.

The fastest route is usually the YouTube TV app settings, which you can reach with your remote without leaving the app. If that does not work on your device, you can change the language in your TV device's system settings instead, which affects YouTube TV along with everything else on that device.

Key Takeaways

YouTube TV's interface language can be changed in the app settings menu under "Settings" and then "Language," available on most TV devices.
If you cannot find language settings in the YouTube TV app, your TV device's system settings will change the language for the whole device, including YouTube TV.
Changing the interface language does not change the language of the videos you watch — only the menus and buttons you interact with.
The steps vary slightly by device type (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast), but all follow the same basic path: open settings, find language, and select your choice.
YouTube TV remembers your language choice across sessions, so you only need to change it once.

Change language in the YouTube TV app on Roku

On Roku, open the YouTube TV app and press the Options button on your remote (it looks like three horizontal lines or dots). Scroll down to "Settings" and press OK. Look for "Language" or "Preferences" in that menu and select your preferred language from the list.

If you do not see a language option in the YouTube TV app settings, go back to your Roku home screen, press the Home button, and navigate to "Settings" at the bottom of the menu. Select "System" and then "Language," where you can change the language for your entire Roku device. This will change YouTube TV's language along with all other apps and menus on your Roku.

Change language in the YouTube TV app on Fire TV

On Fire TV, open YouTube TV and press the Menu button on your remote (three horizontal lines). Scroll to "Settings" and press Select. Look for "Language" in the settings menu and choose your preferred language.

If the YouTube TV app does not have a language setting, exit the app and go to your Fire TV home screen. Press the Menu button, select "Settings," then "Display & Sounds," and then "Language." Choose your language from the list. This changes the language for your entire Fire TV device, including YouTube TV.

Change language in the YouTube TV app on Apple TV

On Apple TV, open YouTube TV and press the Menu button on your remote. Navigate to "Settings" and look for "Language" or "Preferences." Select your preferred language and confirm.

If YouTube TV does not show a language option, go to your Apple TV home screen and open "Settings." Select "AirPlay and HomeKit," then "Language & Region," and choose your language. You can also go to "General" and then "Language" depending on your Apple TV model. Either path changes the language for your entire device.

Change language in the YouTube TV app on Chromecast with Google TV

On Chromecast with Google TV, open the YouTube TV app and press the Menu button on your remote. Select "Settings" and look for "Language." Choose your preferred language from the available options.

If you do not find a language setting in the app, press the Home button to return to your Chromecast home screen. Select "Settings" at the top right, then "System," then "Languages & input," and then "Languages." Select your preferred language. This changes the language across your entire Chromecast device.

Change language on other TV devices

If you use YouTube TV on a Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, or another brand, the steps are similar but the menu names may differ. Open YouTube TV, look for a settings or options menu (usually accessed by pressing a dedicated button or the Menu button on your remote), and search for "Language" or "Preferences." Select your language and save.

If the YouTube TV app itself does not have language settings, access your TV's system settings through the main menu. Look for "Settings," "System," or "Preferences," then find "Language" or "Region." Change the language there, and YouTube TV will follow the device's language setting. Consult your TV's manual or manufacturer website if you cannot locate the settings menu, as the button layout varies widely.

What happens when you change the language

Changing the language affects only the YouTube TV interface — the menus, buttons, search bar, and labels you see on screen. The videos themselves keep their original language and subtitles. If a video is in English, it stays in English even if you switch YouTube TV's interface to Spanish or another language.

YouTube TV remembers your language choice the next time you open the app, so you do not need to change it again unless you want to switch back. If multiple people use the same TV and device, they all see the same interface language, because the setting applies to the device itself, not to individual user accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing the language affect the videos I watch?

No. Changing YouTube TV's interface language only changes the menus and buttons you see. Videos stay in their original language. If you want to watch a video in a different language, you need to find a video that is in that language or use subtitles.

Can I change the language back to English?

Yes. Follow the same steps you used to change the language the first time, but select English from the language list instead. The change takes effect when ready.

What if my language is not in the list?

YouTube TV supports most major languages, but not all. If your language is not available in the YouTube TV app settings, check your TV device's system settings to see if a broader language option is available there. Some devices support more languages at the system level than individual apps do.

Do I need to restart YouTube TV after changing the language?

Usually not. Most devices explore the language change right away. If the interface does not update when ready, close the YouTube TV app completely and reopen it. The language should appear correctly on the second launch.

Will changing the language affect other apps on my TV?

Only if you changed the language in your TV device's system settings rather than in the YouTube TV app itself. If you changed it in the app, only YouTube TV is affected. If you changed it in system settings, all apps and menus on your device will use the new language.

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