There may be a playback issue when you watch videos on YouTube TV that reads, Sorry, there was an error licensing this video. This hurts YouTube TV’s streaming as well as other video-related material.
Why does my YouTube TV say error licensing this video?
There are several potential causes for the YouTube video licensing problem, including:
A network flaw or error or problems with an internet connection Ineffective YouTube TV app Outdated browser – learn how to fix your browser Operating system issues (for computer and Chromebook users) Corrupted data from the YouTube TV app Corrupted data from a Google Account
How do you fix Sorry, there was an error licensing this video?
1. Update the YouTube app
If using your mobile phone: If using another device:
2. Update your Google Chrome browser
3. Restart your router
4. Sign out, then sign in again to your YouTube account
How to sign out How to sign in
5. Update the Widevine CMD Component in Chrome
Is a TV license required for YouTube?
Most of the time, it is not required. The only exception would be if you were viewing a channel that simultaneously streamed and broadcast (including any encoding delays of a few seconds or minutes). Sky News Live is one illustration. Youtube TV is one of the most popular TV streaming options available today. However, just like other streaming options, you might encounter challenges such as the YouTube TV error licensing this video error or even it stops working. Fortunately, as discussed above, you can quickly fix the issue without any problems. Let us know which solution worked for you in the comments area below.
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