YouTube fixes the login issue that kept viewers off their TVs and consoles
Some users couldn’t even watch as guests.
YouTube has resolved a recent login issue that left some users locked out of their accounts on TVs and gaming consoles. According to the company's community update, the problem has been fully fixed and affected viewers should now be able to sign in and watch videos again on their home entertainment devices.
The issue reportedly impacted some users who found themselves unexpectedly signed out of the YouTube app when they opened it on their living room screens. Others were unable to even watch videos as guests. However, YouTube has assured its audience that they should no longer encounter any login errors.
YouTube has been working on improving its TV app experience over the past couple of weeks. One of the recent additions is a new companion feature that allows users to perform searches and view comments on their phones while the video continues to play on the TV screen. Additionally, the company introduced an account lock feature to provide extra privacy when using shared televisions.
While YouTube has addressed the login issue, the company has not provided any details about what caused the disruption or whether it is connected to any recent app updates.
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