An error occurred while initializing the youtube player.

[dozel]

I've added the following code in the RN project, but keep getting the 'An error occurred while initializing the youtube player.' error only on Android (emulator). On iphone it runs beautifully.

<YouTube
ref="youtubePlayer"
videoId="KVZ-P-ZI6W4" // The YouTube video ID
play={true} // control playback of video with true/false
hidden={false} // control visiblity of the entire view
playsInline={false} // control whether the video should play inline
loop={false} // control whether the video should loop when ended
apiKey={'API_KEY'}
style={{alignSelf: 'stretch', height: 300, backgroundColor: 'black', marginVertical: 10}}
/>

What could be the possible problems causing this error?

Thanks!

[labithiotis]

I'm also experiencing the same issue on RN0.36. I have followed the readme to the letter and recompiled the app and still have the issue.

[ilyadoroshin]

same for me.. does it have anything to do with running it on android-emulator? Is it even possible to make it work in android-emulator?
#97

@morelazers, please help!

[morelazers]

@ilyadoroshin I can't remember if I managed to get it to work in android emulator. I think that you need the YouTube app installed on the device for it to function on Android. I am not sure if you can install the app on emulator.

If you have a device to test on definitely try that instead. Otherwise the iOS simulator should work.

[ilyadoroshin]

@morelazers YouTube app worked splendidly! Thanks!

[bilal-tariq786]

add the below lines of code into your android AndroidManifest.xml file

  <queries>
    <intent>
      <action android:name="com.google.android.youtube.api.service.START" />
    </intent>
  </queries>

[BilalTariq01]

add the below lines of code into your android AndroidManifest.xml file

  <queries>
    <intent>
      <action android:name="com.google.android.youtube.api.service.START" />
    </intent>
  </queries>

https://stackoverflow.com/a/66330541/15265413