YouTube is having problems with the new Apple TV 4K

Apple's latest 4K Apple TV has been experiencing issues with the YouTube app since its launch. Upon receiving the new device, some users encountered error messages upon opening the YouTube application. Initially, the app displayed a black screen with a QR code and an error message stating "YouTube is not yet available on this device." In certain cases, the app functioned, but a red bar at the bottom of the screen read, "YouTube app is approved for device testing only and not for production use."

For some users, updating the new tvOS 27.2 and rebooting the device did not solve the problem. Tom Warren from The Verge found himself uninstalling and reinstalling the YouTube app to make it work. Despite overall positive reviews, praising the Apple TV 4K as "one of the best streaming devices available," it is still considered an expensive option when compared to other streaming boxes.