How to Stream YouTube on Discord Without Black Screen (UPDATED!!!)
Want to watch YouTube with friends on Discord but keep getting a black screen? In this video, I show you exactly how to fix the black screen error when streaming YouTube videos on Discord in 2025.
The problem is usually caused by "Hardware Acceleration" in your browser. I will show you how to disable this setting in Google Chrome, Firefox, and Discord so you can stream without issues.
In this video, I cover:
The Main Fix: How to disable "Hardware Acceleration" in your browser (Chrome/Edge/Firefox).
Discord Settings: Turning off hardware acceleration inside the Discord App.
The "Registered Game" Trick: How to add your browser as a game in Discord for better audio/video sync.
Window vs. Full Screen: Why you must share the specific browser window, not your entire screen.
Steps to Fix (Chrome):
Open Chrome Settings (3 dots in top right).
Go to System or search for "Acceleration".
Toggle OFF "Use graphics acceleration when available".
Relaunch Chrome for it to take effect.
Steps to Fix (Discord App):
Go to User Settings (Gear Icon).
Scroll down to Advanced or Voice & Video.
Toggle OFF "Hardware Acceleration".
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