YouTube Flash app for TVs no longer availableThe YouTube Flash app on older TV device models will no longer be available starting June 26th 2017. If your TV model is from 2012 or earlier, you likely have this older version of the YouTube app. In 2012, YouTube and our device partners started distributing an HTML5 version of the YouTube app for TVs. This app has many new features and other improvements that aren'tavailable on the older Flash app. It'sthe right time to drop the Flash app if it can't update with the latest features. Here are a few of the features in the current YouTube on TV app:
How to continue watching YouTubeIf you have an olderdevice is impacted by this launch, you cancontinue watching YouTube using the following methods: Continue using your existing TVYou can attach a streaming stick / box to your TV's HDMI input to continue watching YouTube on TV using your existing TV screen. Low-cost options for this includeChromecast and Android TV. Upgrade to a newer Smart TV or Game Console
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