YouTube TV

YouTube TV

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YouTube TV: Live TV, Local Sports, and News—Cable-Free

Stream 100+ networks like ABC, CBS, and ESPN with no contracts or hidden fees. Enjoy unlimited cloud DVR storage and 6 accounts for your household, all on your favorite devices.

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Publisher

Google LLC

Category

Entertainment

Downloads

45M+

User Rating

3.6/5

Total Ratings

59K+

Locales

2

The Future of Live TV

Discover the interface used by 45M+ users.

YouTube TV app interface on a smartphone showing live channels and popular TV shows like Fear the Walking Dead and Chopped

YouTube TV app interface on a smartphone showing live channels and popular TV shows like Fear the Walking Dead and Chopped

YouTube TV app interface on a smartphone showing logos of popular channels like FOX, CNN, and NBC for live sports and news.

YouTube TV app interface on a smartphone showing logos of popular channels like FOX, CNN, and NBC for live sports and news.

YouTube TV smartphone interface showing unlimited cloud DVR storage and House Hunters episodes

YouTube TV smartphone interface showing unlimited cloud DVR storage and House Hunters episodes

YouTube TV app screen showing six family accounts included per household.

YouTube TV app screen showing six family accounts included per household.

Live TV, Reinvented for Your Lifestyle

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 45M+ users.

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Live Sports & Local News

Never miss a game or headline. Stream major networks like ESPN and NFL Network alongside your local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC affiliates live.

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Unlimited Cloud DVR

Record every show, movie, and match simultaneously with zero storage limits. Your personal library stays with you for 9 months with no hardware required.

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6 Accounts per Household

One subscription covers everyone. Each family member gets their own private login, personalized recommendations, and an individual DVR library at no extra cost.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 45M+ people who love this app.

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"Finally cut the cord and couldn't be happier. Being able to watch live NFL games on my phone during my commute and then switch to the big screen at home is flawless. The unlimited DVR is a literal lifesaver for someone with a busy schedule like mine."

Michael R.
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"Perfect for our household of five. Everyone gets their own login and DVR, so my kids' cartoons don't clutter my news and HGTV recordings. No hidden fees or hardware to install—just pure convenience at a much fairer price than cable."

Jessica T.

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

19%
Negative

Summary

The YouTube TV app receives predominantly negative feedback, with many users expressing frustration over continuous price increases and the abundance of unskippable ads, even for paid subscribers. While some users appreciate the wide channel selection, good video quality, unlimited DVR, and the multiview feature for sports, these positives are often overshadowed by critical flaws. Common complaints include persistent technical issues such as app crashes, login failures, poor video quality (often 720p for sports), and problematic DVR functionality. Many users also report significant dissatisfaction with sports content restrictions due to geo-location, unfulfilled promises regarding pricing, and a generally frustrating user interface.

Common Themes

Sports Content and Geo-restrictions(3)
Pricing and Cost(1)
App Performance and Bugs(1)
Video Quality(1)
DVR Functionality(1)
User Interface and Controls(1)

About the app

Everything you need to know about YouTube TV.

Description

Watch cable-free live TV. Download to watch & record live TV from 100+ networks, including local sports & news, as part of your monthly membership. Cancel anytime. +Cable-free live TV. No cable box required. +Stream major broadcast and cable networks, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, NFL Network, ESPN, HGTV, TNT, AMC, and more, including your local sports & news channels. +Watch on your smartphone, tablet, computer, and TV +Cloud DVR without DVR storage space limits. Each recording will be stored for 9 months. +6 YouTube TV accounts per household. Everyone gets their own login, recommendations and DVR. +Monthly pay-as-you-go membership; cancel anytime. Over 100 networks are available in YouTube TV: BROADCAST ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, NFL Network, PBS, and more SPORTS CBS Sports Network, NBC Sports RSN (regional), NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, Golf Channel, NBA TV, SEC Network, and more ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE AMC, Animal Planet, BBC America, BET, Bravo, Cheddar, CMT, Comedy Central, Comet, Cozi TV, Discovery, E!, Food Network, Freeform, FX, FXM, FXX, IFC, Investigation Discovery, HGTV, MotorTrend, MTV, Nat Geo, Nat Geo Wild, Oxygen, Paramount Network, Pop, Smithsonian Channel, SundanceTV, SyFy, TBS, TCM, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, TruTV, TV Land, USA, VH1, WE tv, YouTube Originals, and more NEWS BBC World News, CNBC, CNN, HLN, MSNBC, and more KIDS Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, Nickelodeon, PBS Kids Availability: YouTube TV is available nationwide in the United States. For more information, please visit our Help Center. Your membership will automatically continue for as long as you choose to remain a member. Your membership is a month-to-month subscription that begins at sign up. You can easily cancel anytime, online, 24 hours a day. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings on the device. Terms of service: tv.youtube.com/tv/terms Paid terms of service: tv.youtube.com/tv/paidterms Privacy policy: tv.youtube.com/tv/privacy Enjoy cable-free live tv now!

Latest Version

10.02

Size

146.4 MB

First Released

Apr 5, 2017

Experience Live TV Without the Strings

Join over 45 million fans and ditch the cable box for good. Get 100+ networks, unlimited cloud DVR, and 6 accounts for your household with no contracts and no hidden fees.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about YouTube TV

What is YouTube TV?

YouTube TV is a cable-free live TV streaming service. It allows users to watch and record live TV from over 100 networks, including local sports and news.

How many networks are available on YouTube TV?

YouTube TV provides access to over 100 networks. These include broadcast, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, news, and kids channels.

Does YouTube TV offer cloud DVR?

Yes, YouTube TV includes a Cloud DVR with unlimited storage space. Each recording stores for 9 months.

Can I share my YouTube TV membership with family?

Yes, a YouTube TV membership supports up to 6 accounts per household. Each family member gets their own login, recommendations, and DVR.

Is YouTube TV a subscription service?

Yes, YouTube TV operates as a monthly pay-as-you-go membership. The subscription automatically renews.

How can I cancel my YouTube TV subscription?

You can cancel your YouTube TV membership anytime, online, 24 hours a day. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees.

What devices are compatible with YouTube TV?

YouTube TV is compatible with smartphones, tablets, computers, and televisions.

Is YouTube TV available in my region?

Yes, YouTube TV is available nationwide across the United States.

Does YouTube TV include local channels and sports?

Yes, YouTube TV offers local sports & news channels. It streams major broadcast networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC.

Does YouTube TV require a cable box?

No, YouTube TV is a cable-free live TV service. It does not require a cable box to function.