Error code 201 may occasionally prevent you from streaming video content from YouTube TV.
The error affects PCs, mobile devices as well as smart TVs and often occurs out of nowhere.
If restarting your gear didnt work and youre still experiencing the same error, try the troubleshooting tips below.
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How Do I Fix YouTube Error Code 201?
Let your gadget set your date and time tweaks automatically and check the results.
If youre on Windows 10, go toSettingsTime and Language and let your machineset the time tweaks automatically.
If youre on Android, navigate toSettingsSystem and UpdatesDate and time and allow your terminal toSet time automatically.
On your smart TV, go toSettingsSystemDate and timeAutomatic date and time and set the option toOn.
Use this solution on Windows 10 and Android.
On PC, go to YTSettings, go toPrivacy and security,and selectSite configs.
Click onLocationand change your location options to let YT use your location services.
look to see if theres a newer web client version available and install it on your machine.
On Android, go to theGoogle Play Store app, enter youtube and hit theUpdatebutton.
On your smart TV, go to theAppssection, selectAll Apps, and selectYouTube.
Update the app, kickstart your smart TV, relaunch YouTube and verify if error code 201 is gone.
