Learn how to use YouTube on PlayStation®4.
Go to TV and Video and select the YouTube icon from your installed apps.
If you do not have YouTube installed on your PS4, visit PlayStation Store, search for YouTube and select Download.
You can broadcast gameplay from your PS4 to YouTube and other streaming services.
Make sure the YouTube app is updated:
If the app isn’t updated you might see error code NP-31739-3.
Select a 360 video to watch.
If your PS4 detects that your PS VR headset is connected and powered up you’ll usually be prompted to select the mode in which you would like to watch YouTube:
If you want to stream YouTube videos in 4K you need:
A PS4 Pro set up for 4K image quality.
An Ultra HD or 4K display device (TV, projector, etc.).
A steady internet connection of at least 25 Mbps.
Once a 4K video is selected, the PS4 Pro will automatically stream the content in 4K resolution.
If you want to make sure you’re streaming in 4K, in the YouTube app go to Settings > Show Video Info > Enabled.
A 4K video normally has 3840 x 2160 resolution, so if you see these values, you are streaming in 4K quality.
Picture quality also depends on the video you are streaming.
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