The quickest way to go full screen on YouTube TV
Press the F key while watching a video on YouTube TV in your web browser, or click the full-screen icon in the bottom-right corner of the video player. On Mac, the F key toggles full screen on and off — press it again to exit. The full-screen icon looks like a small square and appears when you move your mouse over the video.
YouTube TV runs in your web browser on Mac, so the full-screen controls work the same way they do on any website. You do not need an app or special settings. The video will expand to fill your entire screen, and the browser controls will disappear.
Key Takeaways
- Press the F key or click the full-screen icon (small square in the bottom-right corner) to enter full screen while watching YouTube TV on Mac.
- Your mouse cursor and browser controls will hide automatically in full-screen mode, and reappear when you move your mouse.
- Press F again or move to the top of the screen and click the exit button to leave full screen.
- If full screen is not working, try refreshing the page or checking that your browser is up to date.
Using the full-screen button in the player
Move your mouse over the video to reveal the player controls at the bottom. The full-screen icon appears on the far right, next to the volume slider. It looks like a small square or rectangle. Click it once to expand the video to full screen.
When you are in full screen, your mouse cursor will disappear after a few seconds of inactivity. Move your mouse again to bring back the controls and the exit button. This keeps the screen clean while you watch.
Exiting full screen on Mac
Press the F key again to exit full screen when ready. Alternatively, move your mouse to reveal the controls, then click the exit button (it looks like a small square with an arrow pointing inward) in the bottom-right corner.
You can also press the Escape key to exit full screen, though this works in most browsers but not all. The F key is the most reliable method on Mac.
What to do if full screen is not working
Refresh the YouTube TV page by pressing Command+R, then try full screen again. A page refresh often fixes temporary glitches with the video player.
Check that your browser is current. YouTube TV works best in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and Edge on Mac. If you are using an older version, update your browser through the App Store or the browser's menu. Close any browser extensions that might interfere with video playback — ad blockers and privacy tools sometimes block full-screen features.
If full screen still does not work, try a different browser. This tells you whether the problem is specific to one browser or a broader issue with your YouTube TV account or internet connection.
Full screen on different Mac browsers
Safari: Press F or click the full-screen icon. Safari will hide the address bar and tabs automatically.
Chrome: Press F or click the full-screen icon. Chrome will hide the address bar and tab bar. You can still access Chrome menus by moving your mouse to the top of the screen.
Firefox: Press F or click the full-screen icon. Firefox will hide the address bar and tab bar the same way Chrome does.
Edge: Press F or click the full-screen icon. Edge behaves the same as Chrome and Firefox on Mac.
Keyboard shortcuts for full screen
| Action | Keyboard Shortcut |
| Enter full screen | F |
| Exit full screen | F or Escape |
| Play or pause | Spacebar |
| Mute or unmute | M |
| Increase volume | Up arrow |
| Decrease volume | Down arrow |
| Skip forward 10 seconds | Right arrow |
| Skip backward 10 seconds | Left arrow |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my cursor disappear in full screen?
YouTube TV hides your cursor automatically after a few seconds of inactivity to keep the screen uncluttered. Move your mouse to bring it back and reveal the player controls. This is normal behavior and not a problem.
Can I use full screen in the YouTube TV app on Mac?
YouTube TV does not have a dedicated Mac app. You watch it through your web browser. If you want a more app-like experience, you can add YouTube TV to your dock by going to Safari menu > Add to Dock, but it still runs in the browser.
Does full screen work on all Mac browsers?
Full screen works on Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and Edge on Mac. If it is not working in one browser, try another to see if the problem is browser-specific. Older browser versions may have issues, so check for updates.
What if the F key does not work on my Mac keyboard?
Some Mac keyboards require you to hold the Function key while pressing F. Try holding Fn+F. If that does not work, use the full-screen icon in the player instead — it is always available when you move your mouse over the video.
Can I watch YouTube TV in full screen on a second monitor?
Full screen will expand to whichever monitor your browser window is on. If you want YouTube TV on your second monitor, drag the browser window to that monitor first, then press F to go full screen.