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 2023. Show
This live TV streaming service is one of the options for people looking to leave the cable company behind for good. Other options include Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV. And though you may have seen headlines on highly-publicized disputes with companies like Roku and Disney in recent months, you’ll be happy to know that YouTube TV has reached agreements with both for 2022 and beyond. In this article, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the popular streaming service which is owned by Google. December 2022 Update:
What Is YouTube TV? Team Clark Reviews the Live TV Streaming Service Monthly Price: $64.99 Channels: 117 (Full list) Free Trial: 14 Days (Sign up) Cloud DVR Hours: Unlimited Simultaneous Streams: 3 Local Channels: ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC Regional Sports: NBC Sports channels only Supported Streaming Devices: Amazon Fire, Chromecast, Apple TV and select smart TVs (Full list) For $65 per month, a YouTube TV subscription provides access to more than 85 popular broadcast and cable channels. There is no contract or cable box required. You can stream content live or on demand from your television, phone, tablet or computer. Though the price has increased significantly over the last few years, money expert Clark Howard still maintains a YouTube TV subscription for his family.
Team Clark has tested YouTube TV and the other major live TV streaming services. Read on to learn what you need to know before you sign up! Table of Contents:
1. Channel LineupWhen you’re trying to choose a cable or satellite TV alternative, the list of channels is probably the most important factor. One of the best features of YouTube TV is that is provides local affiliate channels for ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX in most areas of the country. You’ll want to visit the website to confirm local channel availability by entering your ZIP code. Another plus is that YouTube TV’s channel lineup features more sports and news channels than most of its competitors. However, you may notice that many regional sports networks (RSNs) are no longer included with a subscription. NBC Sports RSNs are available in select markets, but Bally Sports channels are not available. Advertisement Team Clark has assembled a searchable list of YouTube TV’s channel offerings. 2UIDX:63af73997f99e Search for Channel: Add-On PackagesIf you’re willing to spend more, you can add more channels by purchasing optional packages. Sports Plus Add-on ($10.99)Fight NetworkFOX College SportsFOX Soccer PlusImpact WrestlingMAVTVNFL RedzoneStadiumTVGIn addition to add-on channel packages, YouTube TV also provides the opportunity to sign up for premium subscription services within its ecosystem. For example, you can opt into paying $15 per month for an HBO Max subscription as a part of your monthly YouTube TV bill. That content would be available to stream on your YouTube TV app alongside the content from your base subscription. Here’s a sampling of the premium channels or services that are available through YouTube TV:
YouTube TV’s Spanish PlanIn May 2022, YouTube TV introduced a new monthly subscription option for Spanish language content. The Spanish Plan is priced at $35 per month. It includes access to more than 28 Spanish language networks that range from sports to news and entertainment. The package, which is sold separately from the $65 base package, includes unlimited cloud DVR and up to six user accounts. 2. Cloud DVRIf you’re worried about losing your DVR functionality when you cut the cord, you’ll be happy to know that YouTube TV offers a DVR experience that rivals the very best cable experience. YouTube TV’s cloud DVR storage is unlimited and requires no extra fees. That means you can keep as many recordings of shows, movies or sports games as you’d like. Advertisement YouTube TV is one of the only streaming services to offer unlimited cloud storage space for its DVR. Other services limit the amount of cloud DVR storage you can access, and some even upcharge for the privilege. Some other perks to YouTube TV’s cloud DVR storage include:
The video below demonstrates how to navigate the service’s cloud DVR and some of the other features, including its live TV guide, which looks a lot like what you get with cable. 3. Supported DevicesOne of the biggest perks of cutting the cord and opting into a service like YouTube TV is the variety of ways in which you can enjoy the content. Not only can you move seamlessly from device to device, but you can also take your recorded content with you thanks to the portability of the cloud DVR. So you can take your favorite movies and shows with you on vacation. You can watch YouTube TV on your phone, tablet or computer. But many of us still like to enjoy entertainment on a television from the comfort of our couches. YouTube TV has you covered in that area, too. The streaming service’s list of supported devices for TV includes:
After a lengthy contract dispute in 2021, YouTube TV is once again fully available on Roku devices. You can read more about that renewed relationship here. 4. Multiple StreamsAnother big concern for cord cutters is ensuring that the entire household is able to enjoy watching television the same way that they have with cable. Advertisement YouTube TV shines in this area as well — without charging you for a box to use on each TV. Each household can watch up to three streams simultaneously. And there are six accounts included with a YouTube TV membership. So everyone in the household can get their own unique cloud DVR storage spaces and personal settings for consumption. Here’s how YouTube TV stacks up against some of its competitors in this area: Pros and Cons of YouTube TVProsConsGreat overall channel lineup filled with sports and newsMonthly price has increased to $65 after being as low as $35.Unlimited cloud DVR storage is included.Many regional sports networks are unavailable.Up to 6 user accounts and 3 simultaneous streamsRoku users temporarily had difficulties with YouTube TV because of a (now settled) contract dispute.Bottom Line: There is a lot to like about YouTube TV. Even though the service has steadily increased its price over the last few years, it still offers cord-cutters one of the best live TV streaming experiences at a price that’s still lower than most cable bills. The unlimited cloud DVR is a real bright spot for people who want to watch traditional television shows but have a schedule that doesn’t allow much flexibility for being in front of the TV at a certain time. And the fact that you can silo personalized DVR storage spaces for individuals within a household makes it really easy to separate adult content from kids’ and vice versa. If you’re thinking about signing up for YouTube TV, take advantage of the free trial first. That will give you a chance to feel out the product before handing over any cash. If you’re not sold, just make sure to cancel the trial before it expires so that your credit card is not charged. Have you tried YouTube TV? Share your experience in our Clark.com Community! Advertisement Advertisement Is it worth getting YouTube Premium?Ad-free videos! No more watching or skipping ads before, during, or after a video. You can download videos to the app for offline viewing later. Say, if you're getting ready for a flight and won't have internet access, you don't have to go without entertainment if you plan ahead and download some stuff!
Is everything free on YouTube Premium?While some YouTube Originals content is available to everyone, videos marked Premium are only available to paid subscribers. YouTube Music is similar to other music streaming services out there, like Spotify and Pandora, and a Premium subscription allows for ad-free streaming and offline play.
What is the difference between YouTube and YouTube Premium?When you sign up with YouTube Premium, you're simply getting better access to existing YouTube video content (including free access to YouTube Originals when they're released). It doesn't give you access to more content, but it will allow you to avoid annoying ads, and view YouTube videos offline (legally).
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