Step by step
- Open the YouTube app.
- Tap the magnifying glass and type what you want, such as “easy bread recipe”.
- Tap a video to play it; tap the screen to pause.
- Turn the phone sideways and tap the full-screen symbol for a bigger picture.
Common mistakes
- Tapping adverts that look like videos. Adverts are marked “Sponsored” or “Ad”.
Try it yourself
- Search for a video about your favorite hobby.
Printable cheat sheet: Searching and Watching YouTube
- Open the YouTube app.
- Tap the magnifying glass and type what you want, such as “easy bread recipe”.
- Tap a video to play it; tap the screen to pause.
- Turn the phone sideways and tap the full-screen symbol for a bigger picture.
Print this page and keep the sheet by your device. Never write passwords or PINs on it.
Good to know: Take your time and go at your own pace. Nobody genuine will ever ask you for a password, PIN or one-time code, and you never need to share them to follow this lesson. If anything on your screen looks unexpected, stop and ask a family member or your Tech Helper.