Watch YouTube on the Nintendo Switch

You can now watch YouTube videos on the Nintendo Switch. You tin view your subscribed channels, search for content, and use your mobile device as a remote.

Download the YouTube app

Sign in or out of YouTube

  1. Go to Sign in.
  2. Sign in with your Google Account. If you accept more than 1 Google Account, exist certain to select the account you use with YouTube.
  3. Afterward signing in, you may meet a list of Google identities associated with your account. Exist sure to choose the business relationship that is linked to your YouTube channel. If you select a Brand Account that doesn't have a YouTube channel, you won't be able to sign in.

Notation: When opening the app, y'all'll be asked to select a Nintendo business relationship to utilise. You can use whatsoever Nintendo business relationship to utilise YouTube.

Larn how to unlink your business relationship from your Nintendo Switch.

Video controls

Explore YouTube with the left joystick or the D-pad on any connected controller. Swiping gestures currently aren't supported in the YouTube app.

In one case you lot select a video to play, a player control bar will show that allows y'all to perform the following deportment:

When playing a video, select "More Actions" to observe more options:

  • Subscribe to the channel.
  • Rate the video.
  • Report the video for violating Community Guidelines.

Note: The screenshot function on the Nintendo Switch is not supported on the YouTube app.

Search for videos

On YouTube's chief menu, press Ten to search for videos. When searching, press Y to add together a space, and B to delete a character.

  • Browse videos: As you search, relevant videos will show at the bottom of the screen. To scan the video results, press left or right on the D-pad or left stick.
  • Edit your search: Press X again or click on the keyboard icon to open the keyboard for typing.

Note: The bear upon-screen feature works with the Search keyboard when the device is used in handheld mode.

Clear your Watch and search history

To clear lookout or search history:

  1. Become to Settings .
  2. Select Clear watch history or Articulate search history.

This action will clear your account's watch or search history from all devices and your stories watch history.

Nintendo Parental Controls and Sign in

The Nintendo Switch App has Parental Controls in the panel's system settings. If Parental Controls are turned on, the YouTube app may be locked.

To enable or disable Parental Controls on your Nintendo Switch:

  1. Go to Organization Settings.
  2. Select Parental Controls.
  3. Select Parental Controls Settings.
  4. Select I have the app installed. What'south next? or I don't accept a smart device! and follow the prompts..
  5. Select your desired Restriction Level.

For "Pre-Teen" and "Child" Restriction Levels, the Nintendo Switch app is locked. For "Teen" and "Not Restricted", the app is unlocked.

Note: If you lot desire to plow on Parental Controls but non necessarily for the YouTube app, go to Restriction Level and then  Custom Settings and then  Restricted Software.

Pair your mobile device

Use your mobile device as a remote control. You can pair it through m.youtube.com, the YouTube for Android app, or the YouTube iOS app.

Lookout purchased content

You can view and spotter your purchased content in the Library tab of the YouTube app.

Note: Correct at present, you can't purchase content directly on the device.

Watch 360 videos

Yous can scout 360-degree videos on your Nintendo Switch. When watching 360 videos, both the left and right joysticks on the fastened controller can be used to pan around the video.

Video quality

In handheld style, the built-in brandish has a maximum resolution of 720p. In docked mode, the maximum resolution is 1080p.

To change video quality while watching:

  1. In the video player, select More3 dot menu icon.
  2. Select Quality .
  3. Select your preferred video quality.

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