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April 20, 2018 at 6:25 pm #142148
I’m unable to watch live YouTube TV in the Hi8 Pro. I get error message saying that the device is not compatible. Is there any way around this? Interesting enough, I can watch live TV using Windiws 10 and Chrome browser.
April 21, 2018 at 7:11 am #142158I’m unable to watch live YouTube TV in the Hi8 Pro. I get error message saying that the device is not compatible. Is there any way around this? Interesting enough, I can watch live TV using Windiws 10 and Chrome browser.
Uninstall the YouTube application, activate the security option, allow applications from unknown sources, install apkmirror.com an older version of the YouTube app.
The problem may come from the version of Android that the tablet brings is not compatible with the version of the YouTube app that is now installed on your device.
September 8, 2026 at 3:52 pm #249857Well, YouTube TV can block playback on certain Android TV devices, including the Hi8 Pro, due to compatibility or DRM restrictions. Since it works on Windows 10 with Chrome, your account and connection are likely fine. You could try updating the Hi8 Pro firmware, installing the latest YouTube TV app, or using a supported browser. If none of these help, there may not be a reliable workaround without using another supported device.
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