How to repeat a single video on YouTube TV
YouTube TV does not have a built-in repeat button the way the YouTube website or mobile app does. However, you can still loop a video by using your TV remote to restart it manually, or by using the YouTube TV interface to queue the same video multiple times.
The simplest method is to finish watching a video, then select it again from your watch history or search results. YouTube TV will start the video from the beginning. If you want the video to repeat automatically without touching the remote, you will need to use a different approach — either switch to the YouTube website on a computer or tablet connected to your TV, or use a Chromecast device to cast from your phone or computer, where the repeat function is available.
Key Takeaways
- YouTube TV's TV app does not have a native repeat or loop button for single videos.
- You can manually restart a video by selecting it again from your watch history or search results.
- To get automatic looping, cast from the YouTube website or mobile app using a Chromecast device, where the repeat button is built in.
- If your TV has a web browser, you can open YouTube.com directly and use the repeat button there instead of the YouTube TV app.
- Some smart TVs allow you to open the YouTube website through their browser, giving you access to the full repeat feature.
Using Chromecast to loop videos with the repeat button
If your TV has a Chromecast device connected (either built-in or plugged into an HDMI port), you can cast a YouTube video from your phone or computer and use the repeat button that way. Open the YouTube app or YouTube.com on your phone or computer, find the video you want to loop, and tap or click the Chromecast icon. Select your TV from the list of available devices.
Once the video is casting to your TV, use your phone or computer to control playback. You will see a repeat icon (usually a curved arrow) at the bottom of the player on your phone or computer. Tap it once to repeat the entire playlist, or tap it again to repeat only the current video. The video will now loop automatically on your TV screen.
This method works on any TV with Chromecast capability, and it gives you full control over the repeat settings from your mobile device or computer while the video plays on the larger screen.
Accessing YouTube through your TV's web browser
Many modern smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Sony, and others) have a built-in web browser. If your TV has one, you can open it and navigate directly to YouTube.com instead of using the YouTube TV app. This gives you access to the full YouTube website, including the repeat button.
Use your TV remote to open the browser app, search for YouTube.com, and sign in with your account. Find the video you want to watch, and look for the repeat icon (a curved arrow) below the video player. Click it once to loop the current video, and it will restart automatically when it finishes.
The repeat button on the YouTube website works the same way on a TV browser as it does on a computer — one click repeats the video, and another click turns it off. This is often the easiest solution if your TV supports a web browser, because you do not need any additional devices.
Why YouTube TV does not have a repeat button
YouTube TV is designed primarily as a live TV streaming service, not as a video-on-demand platform like the main YouTube app. The TV app prioritizes live channels and recently watched content, and it does not include all the playback controls found on the website or mobile app.
The repeat feature is available on YouTube.com and the YouTube mobile app because those platforms are built around on-demand video watching. YouTube TV's TV interface was built for a different use case — channel surfing and live viewing — so some features like repeat, playback speed, and advanced playlist controls were left out of the TV app.
Manually restarting a video without automatic looping
If you do not want to set up Chromecast or use a web browser, you can straightforward restart a video manually each time it ends. When a video finishes playing on YouTube TV, the app will show you related videos and a "Play Again" button or option.
Look for a button labeled "Play Again," "Replay," or a circular arrow icon on the video's end screen. Selecting it will restart the video from the beginning. You can do this as many times as you want, though you will need to use your remote each time the video finishes.
This method does not create true automatic looping, but it is useful if you only want to watch a video a few times and do not want to switch to a different app or device.
Using a Roku, Fire TV, or other streaming device
If your TV uses Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or another streaming platform, check whether that platform has its own YouTube app with repeat functionality. Some third-party streaming devices have YouTube apps that include more playback controls than YouTube TV.
Open the YouTube app (not YouTube TV) on your Roku or Fire TV device, find your video, and look for a repeat button in the player controls. The location and appearance of this button varies by device, but it is usually a curved arrow near the play and pause buttons.
If the YouTube app on your streaming device does not have a repeat button, your best option is still to use Chromecast from your phone or computer, or to open YouTube.com in a web browser if your device supports one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set a video to repeat on YouTube TV without using my remote?
Not with the YouTube TV app itself — you will need to either use Chromecast to cast from your phone (where you can tap the repeat button), or open YouTube.com in your TV's web browser. Both methods let you set a video to loop without touching the remote after you start it.
Does the repeat button work the same way on YouTube.com as it does on the mobile app?
Yes. One tap or click repeats the current video, and tapping again turns off the repeat. The behavior is identical across the website, mobile app, and any device where you access YouTube.com through a web browser.
What if my TV does not have a web browser or Chromecast?
You can still use Chromecast by plugging a Chromecast device into an available HDMI port on your TV. Chromecast dongles are inexpensive and work with any TV that has an HDMI input. Once connected, you can cast from your phone or computer and use the repeat button there.
Will repeating a video on YouTube TV count as multiple views?
YouTube counts a view when someone watches a video for at least 30 seconds. If a video loops and you watch it multiple times, each complete viewing may count as a separate view, depending on YouTube's current policies. For the most accurate information, check YouTube's official help documentation on how views are counted.
Can I repeat an entire playlist on YouTube TV?
The YouTube TV app does not have a built-in playlist repeat feature. If you use Chromecast or YouTube.com in a web browser, you can create a playlist and use the repeat button to loop the entire playlist instead of a single video.