RPi4 LibreELEC Which version really works?

kunalbhate · January 30, 2021 at 2:22 PM

Hello,

I have RPi4 with 8GB. I want to watch YouTube videos using LibreELEC.

The Raspberry Pi Imager and LibreELEC.USB-SD.Creator.Win32.exe helps to create the the SD with latest image.

But none really helps to play YouTube.

Is there any image which seriously works to play YouTube videos..?

Can anyone help me to get it..?

Thanks... Kunal

**Klojum** · January 30, 2021 at 2:35 PM Official Post

Do you have a proper Youtube developer account, because that may be lacking on your setup. You need the API key credentials created via the developer account and put them with the Youtube add-on settings. It's not our choice of business, but it's a necessity. Then it should "really work".

Example: How to Make a YouTube Developer Account | Small Business - Chron.com

**Da Flex** · January 30, 2021 at 5:18 PM Official Post

Just for the records: On x86 machines you could use this add-on: Click!

PS: It's an add-on question. I've been moved the thread into the right sub-forum.

kunalbhate · January 31, 2021 at 12:54 AM

Thanks Klojum..

I checked the link you provided and researched on creating API key for YouTube developer.

I have a smart TV (not extra smart) in living room. Everyone can watch YouTube without any serious settings and configuration. Netflix and Amazon Prime are also available and everyone enjoys. I checked, Amazon Prime and Netflix are not included by any addon and there is workaround for it. I haven't gone through it. I want to make similar system using my RPi4 which will be in bedroom. I use this RPI4 for multiple purposes, each has different SD and USB drive.

Is this the only option; creating API key for watching YouTube on Kodi ...? Limitations are always accepted but simple prerequisites makes end users happy.

**chewitt** · January 31, 2021 at 1:53 AM Official Post

Use a current LE10 nightly dev image and then install "Tubed" from the Kodi repo. This works well and since it has completed all the YouTube vetting processes for apps, it requires no "developer API key" setup to work. The icon is a bit odd due to vetting preventing anything that looks like YouTube's logo, but you'll love the speed of search in K19.