YouTube TV not working with VPN

YouTube TV won't load live channels, shows an error, or keeps buffering while VPN Super is connected? This guide covers the most common causes, steps to try, and what to do if playback is slow.

Why isn't YouTube TV working with my VPN?

• The server you're on is busy during a high-traffic window, such as a big live game
• YouTube TV is detecting VPN traffic and limiting playback
• The YouTube TV app is still using an old connection from before you connected

Note: YouTube TV checks your current playback area and may not play content while a VPN is connected. If you see a location or VPN/proxy error, follow YouTube TV's instructions to update your playback area.

What can I try if YouTube TV isn't working with my VPN?

1. Update the VPN Super app to the latest version. Open the app and check for an update notification on the home screen. If you don't see one, update it on the App Store or Play Store, or download the latest version.
2. Switch to a Premium server. Premium servers are built for streaming. If you don't have a Premium subscription yet, you can upgrade here. If live channels won't play on your current server, switch to a different one.
3. Try the browser instead of the app. Open tv.youtube.com in Chrome or Safari with VPN Super connected. If the browser plays and the app doesn't, the app needs a refresh (step 4).
4. Refresh your connection. Disconnect and reconnect VPN Super, then quit the YouTube TV app and reopen it so it uses the new VPN session. In a browser, close and reopen the tab, or clear your browser cache.

Live channels work but recordings don't, or the reverse?

Live channels and Library recordings can behave differently. If one plays and the other doesn't, sign out of YouTube TV, sign back in, and try again after step 4. If only one channel fails, try another channel to check whether the problem is with that channel rather than your connection.

YouTube TV buffering or low quality with VPN?

If YouTube TV loads but keeps buffering or drops to a lower quality, the cause is usually connection speed rather than the server.

Run a speed test at speedtest.net with VPN Super connected. YouTube TV recommends at least 13 Mbps for HD and 25 Mbps for 4K. If your speed is below that:

• Switch to a server closer to you. A shorter distance usually means faster speeds. Compare servers using the ms latency value in the location list.
• Switch from mobile data to Wi-Fi. A stable Wi-Fi connection can give more reliable playback.

If your speed is fine but buffering continues, work through steps 1 to 3 above.

Watching YouTube TV on a TV?

Most of the steps above also apply on Apple TV and Android TV. For TV-specific troubleshooting, see How to fix common issues on Apple TV or How to fix common issues on Android TV.

Still not working?

Contact Support with your physical location, the protocol you're using, your device and OS version, and any error message YouTube TV shows.

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