YouTube TV

by Google LLC

362,130 customer ratings

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Price: Free Download

Sold by:Amazon.com Services, Inc

Works with: Game Controllers,Fire TV Voice Remote

Languages Supported: English

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Product Details

Release Date: 2019

Date first listed on Amazon: September 6, 2019

Developed By: Google LLC

ASIN: B07XF2P9KR

Customer reviews:
362,130 customer ratings

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Product features

Cable-free live TV. No cable box required. No hidden fees. Easy setup.
Stream 85+ top broadcast and cable networks, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, HGTV, and premium add-ons. Live and on-demand. Includes your local sports & news, movies, and more.
Watch every out-of-market Sunday Ticket game on your TV and supported devices.
Watch on your favorite devices and on the go: smartphones, tablets, computers, and TVs.
Free unlimited cloud DVR storage space. Never run out of storage space, at no additional cost.
6 accounts per household included. Everyone gets their own personal login, watch recommendations, and DVR library.
Try it free . Monthly pay-as-you-go membership. Start watching in minutes. Cancel anytime.

Product description

Watch cable-free live TV. Stream & record from 85+ top channels and on-demand entertainment:
live sports, news, shows, movies, and more.

YouTube TV is now the exclusive home of Sunday Ticket. Watch every out-of-market Sunday game* on your TV and supported devices.
*Commercial use excluded. Locally broadcast Fox and CBS games, Sunday Night Football on NBC, select digital-only games and international games are excluded from NFL Sunday Ticket.

Monthly pay-as-you-go membership; cancel anytime. Try it free.

+ Cable-free live TV. No cable box required. No hidden fees. Easy setup.
+ Stream 85+ top broadcast and cable networks, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, HGTV, and premium add-ons. Live and on-demand. Includes your local sports & news, movies, and more.
+ Watch on your favorite devices and on the go: smartphones, tablets, computers, and TVs.
+ Free unlimited cloud DVR storage space . Never run out of storage space, at no additional cost.
+ 6 accounts per household included . Everyone gets their own personal login, watch recommendations, and DVR library.
+ Monthly pay-as-you-go membership. Start watching in minutes. Cancel anytime

Live, local, and on-demand programming is available with YouTube TV from over seventy top channels are available, including:

Major broadcast: ABC, CBS, The CW, FOX, NBC
Sports: ESPN, ESPN2, FOX Sports, Golf Channel, MLB Network, NBA TV, Tennis Channel, and more
Entertainment & Lifestyle: AMC, Animal Planet, BBC America, Bravo, Discovery, E!, Food Network, FX, HGTV, Nat Geo, Oxygen, TBS, TLC, TNT, USA, YouTube Originals, and more
News: BBC World News, Cheddar Big News, CNBC, CNN, Fox Business, Fox News, HLN, MSNBC, Newsy, and more
Family: Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, Universal Kids
Español: Telemundo, Universo

Additional premium and sports networks: Fox Soccer Plus, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Sundance Now, and more are also available for an additional monthly charge. Programming subject to availability. For your complete and local list, please visit tv.youtube.com/

Availability: YouTube TV is available nationwide around the United States. For the complete list, please see tv.youtube.com/tv/availability

Which Fire TV devices are supported?
Fire TV (2nd Gen), Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen), Fire TV (3rd Gen - Pendant Design), Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Cube (1st Gen), all-new Fire TV Cube, and all Toshiba, Insignia, Element, and Westinghouse Fire TV Edition smart TVs.

The YouTube TV app is not compatible with Fire TV (1st Gen) and Fire TV Stick (1st Gen).

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 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 apply.

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!

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Technical details

Size: Varies by device (13.1MB - 17.7MB)

Version: Varies by device

Developed By: Google LLC ( Privacy Policy

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Application Permissions: ( Help me understand what permissions mean )

Access information about networks
FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Open network sockets
Modify global audio settings
com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA
com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA

Minimum Operating System: Varies by device

Approximate Download Time: Less than 3 minutes

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5

362,130 global ratings

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Customers say

Customers like the ease of use, channels, quality and performance of the mobile application. They mention that it's easy to follow the search menu, receive all of their local channels and that the number of available sports channels is great. They also like the picture quality, streaming, and DVR quality. However, some customers disagree on value.

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Ease of use Channels Quality Performance Picture quality Streaming Dvr quality

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Value

1,380 customers mention "Ease of use"992 positive388 negative

Customers find the mobile application easy to use. They say the user interface is easy to follow, the search menu is large, and the convenience is wonderful. They also say the companion app is easy. They mention that the navigation is easy enough, and that the picture is clear. Customers also say that it takes far fewer clicks to get to where they want to go.

"...I found the UI to be much more user friendly than Hulu's somewhat convoluted system...." Read more

"...The math is easy: Internet-only plus YouTube TV is $88/m; whereas, Optimum's basic cable TV w/phone and Internet is $142/m..." Read more

"...The YouTube TV guide is poor and lacks content details• No support for “favorite” channels in guide, can’t customize guide in app•..." Read more

"...The companion app is easy to use, whether you want to watch TV, recorded shows, or organize, search and keep track of what I want to record...." Read more

1,238 customers mention "Channels"947 positive291 negative

Customers like the channels in the mobile application. They say it has a great selection of channels, including local channels and sports channels. They also appreciate the number of available sports channels and the ability to add premium channels. Some customers also say the antennas bring in all local channels, in clear and bright quality. Overall, most are happy with the channel selection and the mix of channels is a good fit for what they like to watch.

"...And, one other nice nuance is that I get all of my local stations, including PBS, in clear, sharp pictures and can dispense with annoying antennas...." Read more

"...user experience, receiving a free DVR and having the ability to add premium channels...." Read more

"...Wish I would've gotten YTTV a long time ago. Provides plenty of channels without the over abundance of pointless cable channels...." Read more

"...And that's about it. This service may not be for everyone as channel selection is limited...." Read more

830 customers mention "Quality"644 positive186 negative

Customers generally like the quality of the mobile application. They say it's great on content and use, and an excellent choice for the following reasons. They mention that the DVR is fantastic, and a great learning tool. Some say that the UI is better than Hulu, or Sling or Spectrum, and that the user functionality is great.

"...So as for ratings, I wish I could differentiate. The FireTV implementation of this app is great...." Read more

"...The app also learns your viewing habits and has a list of "Top picks for you" under the home tab...." Read more

"...It is an excellent choice for the following reasons...." Read more

"...Most egregious of these issues has been its propensity to simply crash in the middle of a program, most notably live sports events...." Read more

729 customers mention "Performance"577 positive152 negative

Customers like the performance of the mobile application. For example, they say it works well, the DVR seems to work fine, and it works great with Fire Stick. Some mention that the app plays like a dream with their WiFi.

"...The real plus point for YTTV is its DVR function. There is no limit on the number of programs that you can record...." Read more

"...TV App on my 4K Fire TV Cube, my iPads and my iPhones and it works great everywhere -- even when away from my house...." Read more

"Pros:• The FireTV implementation is great, essentially the Android TV app• YouTube TV integrates into FireTV guide•..." Read more

"...point is that if you exit out of watching a recording you have to start all over again and find where you left off...." Read more

563 customers mention "Picture quality"414 positive149 negative

Customers like the picture quality of the mobile application. They mention that it's easy to navigate, and the picture is clearer than cable was. The quality of viewing is up to 4K on some channels and HD at a minimum. The TV has streams very well and has a good picture. It's the best visual platform for cable-alternative, and properly sets FireTV output resolution and dynamic range to track current content.

"...The setup was very simple. The picture quality is crystal clear, and thus far, there have been no hiccups, buffering, freezing and NO crashing...." Read more

"...Picture quality is no different than my cable.The interface took a couple days to get used to, but it's simple to navigate...." Read more

"...The price and channel line up was good, but the picture quality was terrible. I then was contemplating switching to PS Vue or Youtube TV...." Read more

"...Properly sets FireTV output resolution and dynamic range to track current contentCons:•..." Read more

476 customers mention "Streaming"454 positive22 negative

Customers are satisfied with the streaming quality of the mobile application. They mention that the streaming is good for the most part, easy to use, and the best streaming service they have found. They appreciate the ability to fast-forward through recorded shows and movies, with no latency on fast-motion video. They also appreciate the 1080p resolution and the fact that the picture is at least Netflix quality.

"...And, you can fast forward through most commercials on the shows you have DVR'd...." Read more

"Great service. A whole new way to interact with live television. Streams in 1080p and the picture is at least Netflix quality at any given time...." Read more

"...Overall, you get a good channel line-up for $50 (the app itself is free to download and you get a free 7-day trial, but after that, you have to pay..." Read more

"...With YTTV on demand you can fast forward through the commercials...." Read more

314 customers mention "Dvr quality"303 positive11 negative

Customers are satisfied with the dvr quality of the mobile application. They mention that they love the unlimited DVR, major cable channels, and cloud DVR. They also appreciate the program recording features.

"...cable bill by half, getting a far better user experience, receiving a free DVR and having the ability to add premium channels...." Read more

"...The big selling point here imo is the unlimited DVR. How outrageous is that?..." Read more

"...The DVR is great in that it's unlimited. Shows only stay in one's account for nine months, which should be more than adequate time...." Read more

"Pros-Channel lineup, DVR, easy to us, local channels.Cons-Its a little expensive..." Read more

1,703 customers mention "Value"910 positive793 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the mobile application. Some mention that it has good channel options, and is a good value for the price. They also say that the cost savings from cable is significant, and there are no hidden fees. However, some customers feel the price is too high, and the UI is poor.

"...n't think of anything I dislike about YTTV, and the cost savings from my cable is significant...." Read more

"...As for how the UI is designed though is pretty poor and probably only deserves a 2. Not having content info for guide items is pretty horrible...." Read more

"...If it meets those three requirements you gotta try it! Free trial, no commitment, $65 a month. Heck, you can try it for a month if nothing else...." Read more

"The quality went down and the price went up! You used to be able to have as many users as you want with their service they change that to..." Read more

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Jeff Warner

THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT ON HULU LIVE TV

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2021

Verified Purchase

I have been a subscriber to Hulu Live TV for the past three years. Recently, I have had issues with Hulu on its performance and picture quality. Most egregious of these issues has been its propensity to simply crash in the middle of a program, most notably live sports events. Since this is not a review of Hulu, I will skip further details and get on with the review of YTTV. I was very surprised at what I got with my YTTV installation. It went smoothly on three Fire Sticks. The setup was very simple. The picture quality is crystal clear, and thus far, there have been no hiccups, buffering, freezing and NO crashing. I found the UI to be much more user friendly than Hulu's somewhat convoluted system. The "Live" tab lists each channel, but since there are 85 of them, that could become tedious when hunting for a certain channel. YTTV solves this issue by making the TV guide list totally customizable. You can uncheck any channel that you have no intention of watching, which removes them from the list. You can also move the others from top to bottom and vice versa so that those that are most watched can be placed at or near the top. Your "Home" tab shows the programs that you most often watch, and also has a row of icons with shows that you can continue to watch. The real plus point for YTTV is its DVR function. There is no limit on the number of programs that you can record. The only limitation of this app is that your recorded programs are deleted automatically after nine months. My thought here is that if you have not watched one of your selected recordings within that time span, you probably aren't going to ever watch it! You never need to be concerned with erasing a show after watching it, or what you have in your library. To set up a series DVR, you merely check the box and it will record all episodes of that show. To access a recorded show, you simply go to the "Library" tab and find it there and watch it. And, you can fast forward through most commercials on the shows you have DVR'd. Note that this feature is not available on Live or On Demand programs. There are other features available that I won't go into now. And, one other nice nuance is that I get all of my local stations, including PBS, in clear, sharp pictures and can dispense with annoying antennas. My one concern, albeit minor, is that the only way to close a program that you are watching, is to completely exit the app. If you wish to switch to a different program, you simply locate it and click. I did an online chat with a very nice agent who walked me through this and explained that this is how the app is designed, but she would bring it to the attention of YTTV tech service.

Overall, after two weeks of using this app, I am more than pleased. The $64.99 per month price tag may seem high, but it is half of what I would pay from my previous cable company, minus the extra boxes and the charges for DVR service.

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Paradise

For basic cable, it has everythig I watch and more - Best User Interface Ever!!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2020

Verified Purchase

I'm very happy with YouTube TV so far -- Much more happy than I was with the clunky interfaces offer by Optimum or FIOS. I installed the YouTube TV App on my 4K Fire TV Cube, my iPads and my iPhones and it works great everywhere -- even when away from my house. It was an absolute breeze to copy the shows I watch from my old DVR into the new YouTube Library to setup "recordings". My newly created YouTube library actually had more shows in it than my Optimum library that had been recording shows for months because they do it the right way. By that, I mean that everything is on-demand and your library never get's full because it just holds references to the shows as opposed to copies of them like an inefficient DVR. (Way to go YouTube TV!)

When using YouTube TV on an Amazon FireTV Cube/Stick, the basic remote functions works but not voice commands. In other words, you can't search for shows by name using your voice or control the YouTube TV App in any way whatsoever. This is a minor drawback in exchange for cutting the cable, reducing your monthly cable bill by half, getting a far better user experience, receiving a free DVR and having the ability to add premium channels.

BY my calculations, 200MBs Internet service is adequate for just about everybody. Just because 1GB service is available, it doesn't mean that you need it or that you'll ever use that much bandwidth. For example, 4K video streams at a MAXIMUM of 25MBs so you'd literally need to be streaming 8 simultaneous 4K video streams just to max out 200MBs. That's a tall order -- even with a lot of kids -- to consume so much bandwidth simultaneously. Take it from an IT professional: Your Internet runs the same speed at 200MBs as it does at 1GBs because each individual connection is metered. You can easily prove this for yourself by running an Internet speed test. Save more money -- get 200MBs Internet-only Verizon FIOS service for a flat-fee of $39.99/m w/ no contracts if you provide your own "modem."

The math is easy: Internet-only plus YouTube TV is $88/m; whereas, Optimum's basic cable TV w/phone and Internet is $142/m (while I'm under a 2-year introductory contract that was poised to go up the moment it expires). That's a 40% savings every single month in my situation.

Once I swap to a VOIP phone, I will have better service than before at nearly half the price. Bye bye cable!

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