You can now access the YouTube app directly from your Contour 2 receiver. YouTube offers you access to videos and associated subscription content.
Important:
- In the Contour 2 on-screen guide, content marked with the icon
will count towards your data usage. For more information, refer to Understanding Data Usage. - A subscription to any level of Cox Residential Internet service and Contour 2 is required.
Use the following table to learn more about the Contour 2 YouTube app.
| Action | Details |
|---|---|
| Sign Up | YouTube service offers the largest video hosting service in the world. If you are not already a YouTube member, visit youtube.com. Note: You are not required to create a YouTube account; however, you will not be able to access library history or subscriptions. |
| Search across platforms | Use the on-screen keyboard to search for favorite videos within the app. |
| Mobile access | You have access through the YouTube app on any mobile device. For more information, refer to YouTube Help Center. |
| Parental control | For information on setting parental controls, refer to Application Locks in Managing Parental Control Locks with Contour 2. Note: The YouTube app on the Contour 2 receiver does not have parental controls that guard against new content searches or playback within the app. |
Additional Questions and Answers
View the following frequently asked questions about YouTube. If you have additional questions, you can contact us or YouTube Help Center.
The Contour 2 accessibility user preferences are not available once the YouTube app is launched. This is because the YouTube app is a third-party application.
Important: The voice commands do not function within the YouTube app.
You can obtain more information by visiting YouTube Help Center.
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