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YouTube TV
$64.99
Pros
- Unlimited Cloud DVR
- NFL Network
- Multiple Concurrent Streams
Cons
- No FOX RSNs
- Keeps getting more expensive
YouTube TV Information
- Price: $64.99/mo.
- Free Trial: 14 days
- Number of Channels: 85+
- Number of Titles: 8,000+
- Streaming Quality: 1080p at 30 FPS
What is YouTube TV?
YouTube TV (R) is a no-contract live TV streaming service that delivers live television through your internet connection to devices such as smart TVs, computers, tablets, smartphones, or streaming devices. It requires no professional installation, there are no extra fees, and you can cancel anytime. This service is separate from the normal YouTube. Subscribers of YouTube TV get access to original content from YouTube Premium, like Cobra Kai, Buddy System, The Lazer Team, and Mind Field.
YouTube TV launched on February 28th, 2017, and has been one of the best streaming services since. The streaming service offers more than 85 different television networks and programming from major broadcast networks such as ABC, CBS, IFC, NBC, PBS, Fox, FX, AMC, CNN, Fox News, TBS, Discovery, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and ESPN. YouTube TV also offers several premium add-ons such as HBO Max, NBA League Pass, Showtime, and others.
The TV streaming service has really elevated the bar in 2020 and continues to be one of the best streaming platforms in 2022 – 2023. The price remains middle of the road but what really sets this service apart is the features. One of those features is the unlimited DVR storage with unlimited simultaneous recordings that stay for up to 9 months. You can also have 6 accounts with 3 simultaneous streams. Another great include premium add-ons such as Showtime and NBA League Pass.
YouTube TV Packages and Pricing
YouTube TV has a fairly disappointing amount of plan options: One. The plan is priced at $64.99/month and can be canceled anytime with no contract or fees. This puts the service at an average per-channel value. Recently, YouTube TV increased its price because they added eight ViacomCBS channels, such as Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Network. They have also added NFL Network.
What channels does YouTube TV have?
There are over 85 different channels available including locals, news, business, comedy, entertainment, lifestyle, drama, and more.
The following is the listing of YouTube TV channels:
| ABC | |
| CBS | |
| Fox | |
| NBC | |
| Telemundo | |
| The CW | |
| Univision | |
| A&E | |
| AMC | |
| BET | |
| Bravo | |
| Cartoon Network | |
| CNN | |
| Comedy Central | |
| Discovery | |
| Disney Channel | |
| Disney Junior | |
| E! | |
| ESPN | |
| Food Network | |
| Fox News | |
| Freeform | |
| FX | |
| FXX | |
| Hallmark | |
| HGTV | |
| History | |
| Investigation Discovery | |
| Lifetime | |
| MSNBC | |
| MTV | |
| Nickelodeon | |
| Paramount Network | |
| Syfy | |
| TBS | |
| TLC | |
| TNT | |
| Travel Channel | |
| truTV | |
| USA Network | |
| VH1 | |
| WE tv | |
| ESPN | |
| ESPN2 | |
| Fox Sports 1 | |
| Fox Sports 2 | |
| NBC Sports Network | |
| TBS | |
| TNT | |
| Altitude | |
| AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh | |
| AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain | |
| AT&T SportsNet Southwest | |
| Fox Sports Arizona | |
| Fox Sports Carolinas | |
| Fox Sports Detroit | |
| Fox Sports Florida | |
| Fox Sports Indiana | |
| Fox Sports Kansas City | |
| Fox Sports Midwest | |
| Fox Sports New Orleans | |
| Fox Sports North | |
| Fox Sports Ohio | |
| Fox Sports Oklahoma | |
| Fox Sports Prime Ticket | |
| Fox Sports San Diego | |
| Fox Sports South | |
| Fox Sports Southeast | |
| Fox Sports Southwest | |
| Fox Sports Sun | |
| Fox Sports Tennessee | |
| Fox Sports West | |
| Fox Sports Wisconsin | |
| LA FC Sports Network | |
| Longhorn Network | |
| Marquee Sports Network | |
| MASN | |
| MASN2 | |
| MSG | |
| MSG+ | |
| NBC Sports Bay Area | |
| NBC Sports Boston | |
| NBC Sports California | |
| NBC Sports Chicago | |
| NBC Sports Northwest | |
| NBC Sports Philadelphia | |
| NBC Sports Philadelphia+ | |
| NBC Sports Washington | |
| NBC Sports Washington+ | |
| NESN | |
| Root Sports Northwest | |
| Spectrum SportsNet | |
| Spectrum SportsNet LA | |
| SportsNet NY | |
| SportsTime Ohio | |
| YES Network | |
| MLB Network | |
| NBA TV | |
| NFL Network | |
| NFL RedZone | |
| NHL Network | |
| ACC Network | |
| ACC Network Extra | |
| Big Ten Network | |
| CBS Sports Network | |
| ESPNU | |
| Fox College Sports | |
| Longhorn Network | |
| Pac-12 Network | |
| SEC Network | |
| beIN Sports | |
| Eleven Sports | |
| ESPNEWS | |
| Fox Soccer Plus | |
| Golf Channel | |
| Olympic Channel | |
| Tennis Channel | |
| Cinemax | |
| EPIX | |
| HBO | |
| Showtime | |
| Starz |
Does YouTube TV Have Premium Channels?
There are 14 add-ons currently available. Most of these add-ons are not unique to YouTube TV and can be purchased separately as a stand-alone. Some of the most popular options are HBO Max, Showtime, EPIX, and more.
Here is the list of add-ons:
Supported Devices
YouTube TV is supported by a wide array of devices leaving subscribers with many options. Users have the flexibility to watch their favorite shows and movies in a variety of different ways such as at home on your television or on your phone while you’re on the go.
Supported devices include smart TVs, streaming media players, game consoles, mobile, and computers.
Here is a list of compatible streaming devices:
Smart TVs
- Android TV
- LG Smart TV (on webOS 3.0 or higher)
- Samsung Smart TV (2016 & higher models only)
- Vizio Smartcast
- Roku Smart TV
- Hisense Smart TV
- Sharp Smart TV
- Walton Smart TV
Streaming media players
- Chromecast
- Nvidia Shield TV
- Roku Players
- Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV (4th generation & 4K)
Game consoles
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 4 Slim
- PlayStation 4 Pro
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
- Xbox One
- Xbox One S
- Xbox One X
- Xbox One S All-Digital Edition
- Xbox Series X/S
Mobile
- Android mobile devices
- iOS mobile devices (10.x or higher)
Computer
- macOS
- Windows
What is YouTube TV’s Device Limit?
The simultaneous stream limit is 3 devices at the same time. Users can create up to six profiles per subscription. This means that if one person loves watching the big sports games the other users can stream and record other content such as children’s or entertainment programming.
YouTube TV Cloud DVR
The cloud DVR offered to users is probably the greatest feature available. Subscribers get unlimited DVR service for free. You are allowed to keep recordings for up to 9 months which is much longer than most other services. You cannot record individuals episodes of shows however, you can only record entire series, sports teams, or major events. Each individual user profile has individualized DVR recordings.
