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What is YouTubeTV?
YouTube TV is a subscription streaming service that lets you watch live TV from major broadcast and popular cable networks in English and Spanish. Enjoy local and national live sports, breaking news, and must-see shows the moment they air. Included: unlimited cloud DVR storage space so you can record your favorites, and stream them wherever you go. You also get 6 accounts per household, so share with your family members orroommates.
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Which networks are available with YouTubeTV?
YouTube TV lets you stream live & local TV across sports, news, shows from channels including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, HGTV, TNT, Univision and more in English and Spanish. Enter your 5-digit ZIP code for a full list of your local area’s channel lineup.
Movies and many recent shows are also provided by networks on-demand. Add-on networks are also available for an additional monthly charge including FOX Soccer Plus, SHOWTIME, STARZ, andmore.
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Which devices can I watch YouTube TVon?
YouTube TV is available on many supported devices. Our goal is to let you watch YouTube TV anywhere, on any device and platform, and we’re always working to add more.
Watch on mobile devices:
Smartphones and tablets running Android L or later
iPhone and iPad devices running iOS 12 or later
Download the YouTube TV app in your device’s app store by searching “YouTube TV”.Watch on computers:
Watch directly on the web at tv.youtube.com/
For the best YouTube TV viewing experience, download the latest version of Chrome or Firefox.Watch on TVs with streaming media players, smart TVs, and game consoles:
(Video) YouTube TV - Watch & DVR Live Sports, Shows & NewsDownload the YouTube TV app on select devices by searching “YouTube TV” in your device’s app store. Supported devices includeselect Amazon Fire TV devices, Roku players and TVs, Apple TV and Apple TV 4K, Vizio SmartCast TVs, Samsung & LG smart TVs, HiSense TVs, Xbox One, and more. Additional info.
Stream YouTube TV to your TV using Google Chromecast, TVs with Chromecast built-in like Android TV, AirPlay for Apple TV, or Google SmartDisplays.
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Where is YouTube TVavailable?
YouTube TV is available nationwide in over 99.5% of households in the United States.
Enter your 5-digit ZIP code in the above “Channels” section for a full list of your area’s channellineup.
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How much does YouTube TVcost?
YouTube TV’s Base Plan costs $64.99/month with TV from 100+ channels across live sports, news, and entertainment in English and Spanish. The Spanish Plan costs $34.99/mo with TV from 28+ channels in Spanish.
All include: free unlimited cloud DVR storage and 6 accounts per household. No hidden fees, equipment rentals, or installation appointments required.
Available for or an additional monthly charge: premium add-on networks (like FOX Soccer Plus, SHOWTIME, STARZ, and more) and additional features with our 4K Plus add-on. The 4K Plus add-on includes better video quality on available content, the ability to watch recordings offline, and usage of unlimited streams athome.
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Is switching to YouTube TVeasy?
Yes. We strive to make it as easy as possible to get started with YouTube TV. You can watch on your phone, tablet, computer, and TV. YouTube TV is available throughout the US and lets you watch live TV including sports, news, shows, and more. To start streaming, simply sign up online, make sure you have an internet connection and a supported device, and begin watching inminutes.
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Is YouTube TV easy touse?
Ease of use, reliability, and quality are central to YouTube TV. We aim to provide an experience that is both intuitive and hassle-free. We recommend an internet connection of at least 3 Mbps for your viewing experience. With just a tap or word you can do things like: customize your live guide, record all episodes of your favorite show, or search for your favorite sportsteam.
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Can I watch YouTube TV whiletraveling?
YouTube TV works everywhere in the U.S., with live TV offered in areas where we’re launched. Your access to local networks will vary depending on which zip code you're in. Sign in from home at least once every 3 months to keep your account active. (Note, you’ll need to sign in from home monthly in order to stream MLB content.) You won’t be able to access any programs on YouTube TV, live or recorded, while traveling internationally.
If you’d like to watch YouTube TV while traveling without internet access, our 4K Plus add-on allows you to save recordings from your Library to your phone or tablet so you can watchoffline.
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Are there really no DVR storage spacelimits?
You can record as many programs as you want at the same time without ever running out of storage space. We’ll even keep each recording for 9 months. Stream from your library anywhere in theUS.
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Can I share mymembership?
Yes, your YouTube TV membership comes with 6 accounts to share with roommates or family members in your household. (Ages 13 and up.) Everyone gets their own login, personalized content recommendations, and individual DVR Library. Membership comes with up to 3 simultaneousstreams.
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No problem – cancel anytime. There are no fees for canceling. We’d hate to see you go, but we’ll save your settings in case you want to restart your membershiplater.
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Are shows availableon-demand?
Many networks provide recent episodes of shows, movies, and moreon-demand.
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Does YouTube TV haveads?
Yes, as the live TV programming comes from networks related content creators, many of the TV networks we offer have ads.
When YouTube videos are shown on YouTube TV, the majority of the ad revenue from them will support the creators of thosevideos.
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Live TV: Like with traditional TV, you can't fast forward through ads while watching live TV. However, if you pause a show, you can fast-forward until you catch up to the live version of the program.
DVR: You can record a program by adding it to your library. This means that all airings—including upcoming airings and reruns—will be recorded automatically. You can typically fast-forward through ads on recorded programs once they've aired on live TV.
Video on demand: Many networks provide recent episodes of shows, movies, and more on demand. If you've recorded a program that's available on demand at the time you're watching, in some cases the on-demand version will be played back instead of your recording. You typically cannot fast-forward through ads while watching on-demand videos.
YouTube videos: If you're a YouTube Premium member, you won't see ads on any YouTube videos in YouTube TV. If you’re not a YouTube Premium member, you will see ads on YouTube videos, which allows us to support the creators of thosevideos.
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4K playback is only available on compatible devices. 4K Ultra High Definition playback is available on select live and on-demand content in YouTube TV with our 4K Plusadd-on.
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What's the difference between YouTube TV and YouTubePremium?
YouTube TV is a live TV streaming service with major broadcast and popular cable networks. YouTube Premium, gives you YouTube and YouTube Music ad-free, offline, and in the background.
YouTube Premium isn’t included in your YouTube TV membership. However, if you are a YouTube Premium member, you can watch YouTube content (including YouTube Originals) on YouTube TV withoutads.
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Contact us or visit the YouTube TV HelpCenter.
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Can you DVR live sports on YouTube TV? ›
YouTube TV DVR
Pros: Unlimited recording lets you create a vast on-demand library without worrying about storage space. Cons: You can only create one-off recordings for live sporting events, and you can't delete individual episodes from the DVR.
The main downside of YouTube TV is the cost. At $64.99 per month, it is one of the more expensive live TV services around and the price will be even higher if adding additional features, such as 4K support, or expanding the selection of channels.
Does YouTube TV Get all sports channels? ›YouTube TV Plans and Sports Channels Compared
This is a perk of YouTube TV over many traditional cable packages, which require an upgrade to access those channels. YouTube TV doesn't cover everything for sports fans, though. NFL Redzone requires the Sports Plus add-on, for instance.
If you're a YouTube TV member, you can watch MLB games live on YouTube TV. You can view these games from anywhere in the US on one of our supported devices. Learn how to watch YouTube TV on your TV, or how to cast to your TV. There are no viewing restrictions for YouTube TV viewers in the US.
Does DVR cost extra on YouTube TV? ›YouTube TV's Base Plan costs $64.99/month with TV from 100+ channels across live sports, news, and entertainment in English and Spanish. The Spanish Plan costs $34.99/mo with TV from 28+ channels in Spanish. All include: free unlimited cloud DVR storage and 6 accounts per household.
Can you record ESPN on YouTube TV? ›Add as many programs to your library as you like—YouTube TV includes DVR without storage space limits. You can record any program that airs on YouTube TV. Recording doesn't take up space on your device, but you need to be connected to the internet to view recorded programs.
Is there a better service than YouTube TV? ›Streaming services that offer hundreds of channels also cost the same: Hulu with Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream all cost around $65. However, there are great alternatives that cost much less. The cheapest alternatives to Youtube TV are Sling TV ($35), Philo ($25), Frndly TV ($6), and PlutoTV and Xumo TV (both free).
Can YouTube TV replace cable? ›If you stick with the basics, and you like YouTube's original content, using YouTube TV can be a viable replacement for cable. What you might not get with YouTube TV includes premium cable networks. For example, you're not going to get HBO, even though Showtime is available as an add-on.
Should I cancel cable and get YouTube TV? ›If you're tired of paying a big cable bill each month, you may find that cutting the cord and subscribing to YouTube TV is a great money-saving solution in 2022. This live TV streaming service is one of the options for people looking to leave the cable company behind for good.
What is the sports package on YouTube TV? ›YouTube TV sports coverage
The Base plan includes broadcast network-affiliated sports channels like CBS Sports and NBC Sports, along with TNT and TBS for select NBA, NHL, and MLB games. Subscribers also have access to ESPN's family of channels, the Olympic channel, and the Fight Network.
Which streaming service is best for live sports? ›
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| FuboTV Best overall | $69.99/month | Yes |
| Sling TV Best customization | $40/month | No |
| Hulu + Live TV Best bundles | $69.99/month | No |
| DirecTV Stream Best for regional sports | $69.99/month | Yes |
Is YouTube TV Sports Plus Worth it?
Who has more sports channels Hulu or YouTube TV? ›YouTube TV has 16 sports channels while Hulu Live has 14, which is why YouTube TV is the second best live TV streaming service for sports. YouTube TV is the only live TV streaming service that includes NFL Network, MLB Network, and NBA TV for only $65 per month.
What major channels are missing from YouTube TV? ›In the end of September 2021, YouTube TV almost lost all of the NBCUniversal channels (14+ networks including NBC, USA and more), but the two managed to eke out a deal (after the original deadline was extended).
Which is better Hulu or YouTube TV? ›Hulu is a dependable option for streaming new and classic shows, as well as live TV on nearly every platform. It's a top choice among video streaming services. YouTube TV offers excellent channel variety, top-notch DVR features, and great performance.
Does YouTube TV really have unlimited DVR? ›It has an unlimited cloud DVR storage space and won't erase your recordings until nine months have passed. YouTube TV also has NFL Network, NBA TV, and MLB Network for your sports entertainment at home.
How long do shows stay on YouTube TV DVR? ›After recording shows on YouTube TV, they remain in your Library. And after up to 9 months, they are automatically removed.
How good is YouTube TV DVR? ›Beyond channels, YouTube TV is easy to use: it's slick and speedy on a variety of TVs and mobile devices. Its cloud DVR is the best in the business, with unlimited storage and pretty much all the capabilities of a hardware DVR.
Can you watch all NFL teams on YouTube TV? ›With CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, and the NFL Network in YouTube TV's channel lineup, subscribers can watch all the NFL action that's not affected by a local blackout.
How much is the sports add on YouTube TV? ›You can sign up to add extra sports channels to your YouTube TV membership with the Sports Plus option. Sports Plus is a package of channels you can add to the Base Plan for $10.99 per month.
Can you share YouTube TV account? ›
If you've purchased a YouTube TV membership, you can create a family group to share your membership with up to five people at no additional cost. When you create a family group, you become the family manager. As the family manager, you can invite family members (13 or older) to join your family group.
Why is YouTube live TV so expensive? ›The latest cost is a result of the service adding ViacomCBS channels to its subscription package. At the time of its announcement, the $64.99 was considered expensive, as YouTube TV's closest competitors, Hulu+ Live TV and fuboTV, were $54.99 at the time.
How many TV's can I have with YouTube TV? ›You can use YouTube TV on up to three devices at the same time. Note that watching YouTube TV on a computer and a mobile device at the same time counts as two of the three available devices. Was this helpful?
What equipment do I need for YouTube TV? ›YouTube TV works with streaming media players including Google Chromecast, Apple TV, Fire TV, and Roku players & TVs. There are also YouTube TV apps for smart TVs and game consoles.
Can I get rid of cable and still watch TV? ›You can get rid of cable and still watch TV by using streaming apps, also called streaming channels. There are a few big streaming channels that most people have heard of, like Disney+, Netflix, and Hulu. But there are actually hundreds of streaming channels in 2021.
What is the best streaming device to use with YouTube TV? ›Best for Streaming YouTube TV: Google Chromecast with GoogleTV. The complete reboot of the Google Chromecast with Google TV is a revelation and the best device to stream YouTube TV with its full YouTube TV channel guide along with its DVR features.
What is the cheapest way to watch TV without cable? ›Chromecast with Google TV is an affordable way to get almost every streaming service you could ever want. It's capable of 4K streaming and includes access to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Disney+, Sling TV and even Hulu. In February 2021, Google added support for Apple TV+.
Is YouTube TV hard to cancel? ›Open the YouTube TV app on your Android device, or go to tv.youtube.comon a web browser. Select your profile photo . Click Manage. Cancel.
Is it cheaper to have cable or streaming? ›Outside of a few “skinny bundles,” most streaming packages are just as expensive as cable TV. We still consider streaming TV a cheaper alternative in the long-term, however, since price increases tend not be as severe with streaming services as they are with cable TV.
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Does YouTube TV have a DVR option? ›
YouTube TV's Base Plan costs $64.99/month with TV from 100+ channels across live sports, news, and entertainment in English and Spanish. The Spanish Plan costs $34.99/mo with TV from 28+ channels in Spanish. All include: free unlimited cloud DVR storage and 6 accounts per household.
How do I DVR on YouTube? ›How to Master YouTube TV's DVR: 10 Tips and Tricks You Need to Know!
How can I record live sports streaming? ›They are: Download a third-party live stream screen recorder, like Movavi, Camtasia or OBS Studio. Use the built-in software available on your PC or Mac. Record your live streams with Restream.
Where is the DVR on YouTube TV? ›YouTube TV lacks a typical DVR. It instead features an “Add to Library” feature that automatically archives ALL episodes of any specified show. You may watch these recorded episodes for up to 9 months after the premiere; however, there is no cap on the number of episodes you can record.
Can YouTube TV replace cable? ›If you stick with the basics, and you like YouTube's original content, using YouTube TV can be a viable replacement for cable. What you might not get with YouTube TV includes premium cable networks. For example, you're not going to get HBO, even though Showtime is available as an add-on.
How many hours of DVR does YouTube TV have? ›| YouTube TV | DirecTV Stream | |
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| Record shows for later (cloud DVR) | Yes (keep for 9 months) | Yes (20 hours, unlimited hours for $10/month) |
| Step-up packages with more channels | No ($20/month for 4K, unlimited streams, offline DVR downloads) | Yes |
| Simultaneous streams per account | 3 | 20 |
In fact, even when an episode (or movie) has been recorded, YouTube TV will still also offer the option to watch an on-demand version if one is available. The user can easily identify an on-demand version as they come with a small yellow “VOD” label, unlike recordings which come with a “DVR” label.
Can I skip commercials on YouTube TV? ›You can't fast forward through ads while watching live TV. If you pause a show, you can fast forward through ads until you catch up to the live version of the program.
Is YouTube TV a good deal? ›Is YouTube TV Worth It? YouTube TV is a great option if you're looking for a cheaper alternative to cable. With 85+ channels in its base plan, including local affiliate stations, the platform will help you stay up-to-date on many, if not all, of your favorite network shows.
Does YouTube TV have local channels? ›YouTube TV lets you stream live & local sports, news, shows from 70+ channels including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, HGTV, TNT, and more. Local and regional programming is also provided with YouTube TV, offering complete local network coverage in over 98% of US TV households. View channel lineup.
Is there a DVR for streaming services? ›
If we're talking about live TV streaming services—that is, those that provide a bundle of cable channels over the internet—then yes, DVR is available with all of them. Instead of saving shows to your device, these services store their recordings in the cloud, so you can access them from anywhere.
What is the best way to record live TV? ›The recommended way to record live TV is to use a screen recorder, EaseUS RecExperts. It's Windows screen recording software and also compatible with Mac. Basically, you can record screen, audio, webcam, and game with it. With many useful functions, it can capture live TV shows on screen.
Can you record sport on Amazon Prime? ›Amazon recently redesigned its Prime Video app across a multitude of devices and one of the new features that has been added is the option to record some live streams offered within the app, like you would with a cloud DVR.
How do you get a live guide on YouTube TV? ›From YouTube TV's website, select your account icon in the upper right corner. Click Settings. Then, select Live guide using the navigation on the left of the screen.