Short Answer
- YouTube Music is not listed on the Smart Hub Store of Samsung Smart TV.
- Use the YouTube app to listen to YouTube Music content on Samsung TV.
The YouTube Music app has not yet been released for Samsung Smart TV. Fortunately, the YouTube app has a dedicated Music section that incorporates all content available in YouTube Music. In addition, you can cast YouTube Music from the smartphone or access its web version with the built-in browser on your TV. This guide will explain all the possible ways to stream YouTube Music on Smart TVs powered by Tizen OS.
How to Watch YouTube Music on Samsung TV via the YouTube App
As a preliminary requirement, ensure your Samsung TV is connected to a wired or wireless internet.
1. Go to the home screen on your Samsung TV.
2. Scroll to the apps list and click on YouTube to launch the app.
3. If you launch YouTube for the first time, you need to log in with your Google account. You can also use the app without logging in.
4. Click the hamburger Menu on the home page and tap the Music category.
5. It will show you a list of Music content that you can listen to. Explore the section and click on a music track to start listening.
How to Watch YouTube Music on Samsung TV via Internet Browser
1. Press Home on the Samsung TV remote to show the home screen.
2. Scroll through the apps list and click the Internet Browser icon.
3. Once it opens up, type https://music.youtube.com in the URL field and tap Enter to visit the website.
4. If you have a YouTube Music or YouTube Premium subscription, tap Sign In and log in to your account. Otherwise, skip this step.
5. Explore the recommendations and click on a song you want to listen to.
Cast or AirPlay YouTube Music on Samsung TV Using a Smartphone
If your Samsung Smart TV has Chromecast built-in, you can cast YouTube Music from an Android device. For AirPlay, you need to enable AirPlay settings on your Samsung TV. Go to Settings → All Settings → Connection → Apple AirPlay Settings → AirPlay ON.
1. Connect your Samsung TV to WiFi, which should be the same as your mobile phone.
2. Install YouTube Music on your mobile phone from the Play Store or App Store.
3. Run the YouTube Music app and sign in with your Google account credentials.
4. Play a song from the library and tap the Cast icon. If you use an iPhone, tap the AirPlay icon.
5. Choose your Samsung Smart TV to connect and play the selected song.
FAQ
It occurs due to a software bug. Update the Samsung TV firmware to the latest version and restart it. Then, check if casting works.