YouTube TV: Live TV & more

Live television without a cable box

YouTube TV: Live TV & more is a subscription streaming service for watching live broadcast, cable, sports, news, lifestyle and children’s channels over the internet. It suits viewers in the United States who want one service for regular television without installing a traditional cable box. The app works on phones, tablets, computers and supported TVs.

Channels for everyday viewing

The line-up includes more than 100 networks, with availability varying by location. Broadcast options include CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS and NFL Network, while the wider selection covers channels such as CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, HGTV, Food Network, AMC, TNT, TBS, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and PBS Kids. Local sports and news channels are included where offered in the subscriber’s area.

Cloud recording and household profiles

A cloud DVR lets members record live programmes without managing physical storage. Recordings remain available for nine months. A household can use up to six accounts, giving each person a separate login, recommendations and DVR library. This makes the service more practical for families or shared homes with different viewing habits.

What to know before subscribing

YouTube TV uses a month-to-month paid membership rather than a long-term contract, and members can cancel at any time. The app is listed under Entertainment and is developed by Google LLC. It has a 3.83 rating from more than 156,000 reviews and has recorded 10,000,000+ installs. Because the service is built around live television, channel availability and local coverage should be checked for the user’s area before joining.