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Fix: There was an error licensing this video on YouTube TV
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Key notes
YouTubeTV users reported an occasionalerrorthat they encounter and that reads:Playback error. Sorry, there was an error licensing this video.
It appears only when usingChromecastmedia players or a Chromebook. Note thatYouTubeTV supports the latestChromecastdevices, orChromecast-enabled app, andChromecastUltra.
If you’re using a first-generationChromecast, issues are even more frequent. Additionally, it seems that theerrordoesn’t affect onlyYouTubeTV streaming, but any video-related content.
How do I fix the licensing error on YouTube TV?
1. Update Chrome
2. Update the Widevine CDM component in Chrome
Up until now, the only solution that would do the trick and fix the licensing error message for theYouTubeTV app.
If you got this far and you also want to speed up your Chrome, take a look at these tips.
We hope that this solution worked for you as well. Whether it did or not, please share your thoughts with us in the comments section below and help others improve the youTube Tv experience.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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