YouTube Premium works on Roku through the regular YouTube app. You do not need a separate YouTube Premium app. Install YouTube on your Roku device, sign in with the Google account that has an active YouTube Premium membership, and the Premium benefits will be applied automatically.
How to Install YouTube on Roku
If the YouTube app is not already installed on your Roku device, you can add it from the Roku Streaming Store. Depending on the Roku software version, the menu may be called Streaming Store or Streaming Channels.
To install YouTube, press the Home button on your Roku remote and open Streaming Store or Streaming Channels. Select Search, enter YouTube, and choose the official YouTube app. Select Add app or Add Channel and wait for the installation to finish. You can then open YouTube from the Roku Home screen.
How to Sign In to YouTube Premium on Roku
Open the YouTube app on Roku and select the option to sign in. You can usually scan the QR code displayed on the TV or visit yt.be/activate on your phone, tablet, or computer and enter the code shown on the Roku screen.
Sign in with the same Google account that has your active YouTube Premium membership. Your Premium subscription is linked to your Google account, not to the Roku device. Once you sign in with the correct account, YouTube automatically recognizes the subscription and applies the available Premium benefits.
There is no separate YouTube Premium app or Premium activation setting that needs to be enabled on Roku.
What YouTube Premium Features Work on Roku?
YouTube Premium provides different features depending on the device. On Roku and other TV-connected devices, its main benefit is an ad-free YouTube viewing experience. Premium content is also available where supported.
Some Premium features are intended only for mobile devices. Offline video downloads and background playback are not available on Roku, and YouTube Music does not have a dedicated living-room app for Roku.
| YouTube Premium feature | Roku |
|---|---|
| Ad-free YouTube videos | Available |
| Premium account benefits | Available |
| Premium content | Available where supported |
| Offline video downloads | Not available |
| Background playback | Not available |
| YouTube Music app | Not available as a living-room app |
If YouTube Premium Is Not Working on Roku
If you still see advertisements after signing in, check which Google account is currently active in the YouTube app. It must be the account associated with your YouTube Premium membership.
Also make sure the YouTube app and Roku software are up to date. If Premium is still not recognized, sign out of YouTube and sign in again, then restart the Roku device.
If the problem continues, check that your YouTube Premium membership is active and available in your country or region.
