YouTube search does not work

I have Apple TV 4K 32GB (2021 version). When I try to search in YouTube app using remote and siri, it does not give results. For example: I said "Dolby Vision" and it ended up with no results. If I search the same text on web, you can imagine how many results I can get.

Posted on May 27, 2021 1:13 PM

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Posted on Jun 6, 2021 8:50 AM

FeatherInTheWind,


Looking at this article about searching with Apple TV, it looks like YouTube may not be searched. This could explain why you aren't getting results:

About Search on your Apple TV

Scroll down in the above article, as it shows how to search YouTube:

"To search for YouTube content, use Siri and include the word "YouTube" in your search. The Search app doesn't search YouTube."

Use Siri on your Apple TV


Cheers.


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Jun 6, 2021 8:50 AM in response to FeatherInTheWind

FeatherInTheWind,


Looking at this article about searching with Apple TV, it looks like YouTube may not be searched. This could explain why you aren't getting results:

About Search on your Apple TV

Scroll down in the above article, as it shows how to search YouTube:

"To search for YouTube content, use Siri and include the word "YouTube" in your search. The Search app doesn't search YouTube."

Use Siri on your Apple TV


Cheers.


May 28, 2021 1:57 PM in response to FeatherInTheWind

Hello FeatherInTheWind,


Thanks for reaching out through the Apple Support Communities about that situation with searching in the YouTube app on your Apple TV.


Is your Apple TV all up-to-date? Update Apple TV software


Does that persist after removing and reinstalling the YouTube app? Customize the Apple TV Home screen covers how to delete an app, for reference.


Should that still continue, and if it only happens with the YouTube app, you’ll want to reach out to YouTube to get further assistance. They’d be in the best position to assist with further troubleshooting their particular app. You can reach out to them here: YouTube Help


Take care.

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