How to watch YouTube on TV

With most TV manufactures now including browsers in their products and YouTube now available on PS3, Xbox and wii. YouTube has a version that is best suited for the big screen. Competitors like Hulu and Boxee have not only brought quality video online but to the TV as well. 


YouTube has just the right product for you to watch on the big screen. YouTube is undoubtedly the king of online video now you can enjoy that video on your TV screens as well. People who enjoy watching videos more on their TV screens rather that on their laptops and PCs have a reason to now watch more YouTube on their TVs

YouTube's TV version has is called YouTube XL. As you can see from the screen shot below YouTube extra large is made specifically for TV.

The left hand menu is larger and optimized for viewing on the big screen. It also supports HD videos and can be controlled with a Gmote Android App. There is also an iPhone App for XL.


There is no scrolling on YouTube XL and all the other features of YouTube have been stripped out. The menu is made for TV and all the features are made for easy and comfortable viewing. YouTube XL offers a complete video experience on your TV. The menu looks like a DVD menu.


YouTube XL is YouTube optimized for a complete hassle free TV experience. As far as providing extra features like Hulu Desktop and Boxee does. YouTube XL offers users and simple and easy to use interface because there is nothing to download and install and you do not need to plug your computer into your TV. 

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