How to watch YouTube TV in a Tesla
YouTube TV brings live network and cable channels plus cloud DVR to the Tesla browser. It is separate from regular YouTube and needs its own membership.
Good to know: Browser only. Requires a YouTube TV membership, separate from YouTube.
Step by step
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Park the car
Streaming only runs in Park. Shift into Park and keep the car awake, a charging stop is the ideal moment.
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Open BigScrn in the car browser
Open the in-car web browser and go to bigscrn.com. Bookmark it so it is one tap away next time.
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Tap Go full screen
On the launcher, tap Go full screen. BigScrn bounces the browser through YouTube, the one site Tesla opens full screen. Tap "Go to site" when it appears and you land back full screen, and the browser stays that way.
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Launch YouTube TV and sign in
Tap Launch on YouTube TV and sign in with your account. The browser remembers it, so you only sign in once per car. It opens full screen.
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Press play
Start a title. It fills the display and audio plays through the car speakers.
Questions
Does YouTube TV work in a Tesla?
Yes. YouTube TV runs in the Tesla browser while the car is parked. There is no built-in Tesla app, so the browser is the way in.
Do I need a YouTube TV subscription?
Yes. You watch with your own YouTube TV account, the same login you use on a phone or TV.
Can I watch YouTube TV while driving?
No. Streaming only works in Park, and you should never watch video while the car is moving. BigScrn is for passengers and parked, charging cars.
Where does the YouTube TV audio play?
Through the car speakers. Set the volume on the steering-wheel scroll or the on-screen control as you would for music.
Is BigScrn part of YouTube TV?
No. BigScrn is an independent launcher and setup guide. It is not affiliated with YouTube TV, Tesla, or any streaming service.