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Updated onOctober 27, 2023
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If YouTube TV cannot find your current location and throws you an error every time you try to access the content in your region, this guide can help!
We will discuss the common reasons for the issue and practical solutions to fix it so you can watch the content without any trouble.
Why does YouTube TV not recognize my location?
What can I do if YouTube can’t verify my location?
Before proceeding with any steps to fix YouTube TV not recognizing the location, go through the following preliminary checks:
1. Turn on the location services for the YouTube TV app
2. Verify your location
3. Update your Current Playback Area
Keeping your home area updated can help you watch the local channels of your region and avoidYouTube TV Playback errors.
4. Clear browser cache & cookies & disable extensions
Clearing the browser cache and cookies will remove all pre-store data, refresh the website, and help you fix issues like can’t click on YouTube videos.
5. Clear the app cache (Applicable if using the YouTube TV app)
Once done, all the data related to the app will be deleted, and you need to sign in to the app again, so keep the credentials handy.
Removing the app data cache and using a stable internet connection can help youmaintain good streaming quality; read this guide for more tips.
6. Check for app updates
7. Reinstall the app
How can I change my current playback area on YouTube TV?
You can follow the steps mentioned inMethod 3to update your current playback area on your computer in a browser.
The steps to perform this action on a mobile app are similar; look for the relative options. If you use a mobile device to access YouTube TV, you can follow the above-mentioned methods to fix the error.
Remember that you can only change your home area twice a year; to update it, you must be physically present in the same region to avoid Outside your home area error message.
While traveling, you can view local programs from different regions but not from your home area, and you can’t record local programs from other regions.
In case you are still facing the issue, go to theYouTube Help Centerand clickContact Usfor further assistance.
If you have any questions or suggestions about the subject, feel free to mention them in the comments section below.
More about the topics:streaming,Streaming error,video streaming apps,YouTube
Srishti Sisodia
Windows Software Expert
Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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Srishti Sisodia
Windows Software Expert
She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
