Older Apple TV models will lose YouTube app support starting next month.
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Hey there! Listen up, old-school Apple TV owners, 'cause things are about to change. If you're still rockin' a third-generation device, get ready for a shift in how you watch YouTube content.
Starting early March, YouTube won't be grinding your old Apple TV's gears anymore. A YouTube rep spilled the beans to Gizmodo, confirming the news that we've been hearing whispers about since 9to5Mac reported it earlier.
But fear not! You can still catch some YouTube action on your ancient box, just not directly. Instead, you'll need to AirPlay it from another device.
In the words of the YouTube spokesperson, "Life's about change, even for your Apple TV. Starting in March, the YouTube app will bid farewell to your third-generation box." They told Gizmodo this in a friendly email, if that makes it any easier to swallow.
Don't worry, your newer Apple TV brethren, the Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD, are still cool in the eyes of YouTube. They can access the app natively, making them the modern-day kings of the YouTube hill.
So, here's the deal: if you've got an iPhone or iPad, you can stream YouTube content using AirPlay straight to your dusty third-gen Apple TV. No need to cry over spilled milk just yet - it's not all bad news!
On the flip side, with rumors swirling about a next-generation Apple TV, let's hope it brings some price relief to its newer siblings. Otherwise, it's time to get comfy with AirPlay, buddy!
As for alternative options, if you find yourself in a YouTube-less Apple TV predicament, consider the following workarounds:
- Stream from Other Devices: Cast YouTube content from your smartphone, tablet, or computer to your TV using AirPlay or Chromecast if your TV's compatible.
- Different Streaming Device: Switch to a newer streaming beast like Roku, Google TV, or Amazon Fire TV, which support the latest YouTube app and other streaming services.
- Web Browser Access: If your smart TV or streaming device allows web browser access, you might be able to stream YouTube that way.
- iPhone or iPad as a Bridge: If your Apple TV still supports AirPlay, play YouTube content on your iPhone or iPad and beam it to your third-gen Apple TV using AirPlay. Just connect 'em both to the same Wi-Fi network.
Hang in there, folks! You'll be enjoying YouTube content in no time.
- The tech landscape is changing, and the future of Apple TV's third-generation model with regard to accessing YouTube content is uncertain.
- As of March 2023, YouTube will discontinue its native support for older Apple TV models, restricting direct access to its app.
- To continue enjoying YouTube content on the third-generation Apple TV, users will need to AirPlay it from a newer device like an iPhone or iPad.
- It's essential to ensure a compatible Wi-Fi network and the latest firmware to stream YouTube content via AirPlay to an older Apple TV model in the tech-restricted future.
