Apple TV and YouTube

Over the last several months whenever coming out of a YT ad the screen goes black. The video continues to run because I can scroll back to the beginning or point before the ad.

Sound also cuts out when this happens unless I'm using my Airpods.

Posted on Jun 2, 2023 8:35 AM

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1 reply

Elysios

Level 3

793 points

Jun 2, 2023 9:10 AM in response to Gig Dyna Driver

I had this issue too. It worked for me to

1) Update the Youtube App

2) Update my OS

3) Restart my device

After doing that, that issue never came back up again.

I hope this helps!

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