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5Unlimited DVR Space
Most content you record is stored for nine months and can be accessed through any viewing device, whether your TV, smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
4Up to Six People Can Share Accounts
YouTube TV is expensive, so it’s certainly not the most accessible streaming platform. But you can split the subscription as well as the costs with up to five others (the account can be shared by six people at the most) to make it more economical.
3Notifications for Live Content You Don’t Want to Miss
One of YouTube TV’s most underrated features is the live content notifications, which only work in the app on your smartphone.
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To turn on notifications for any content, open the YouTube TV app, find the content you want to watch live, tap thethree-dot icon, and select thebell icon. When the live airing begins, you’ll receive a notification on your smartphone, and you may tune in to it on the same device or your big screen.
2Customizable Experience
I don’t enjoy streaming platforms that give me little control over the interface or what I can view. YouTube TV is pretty great in this respect because there are a lot of customization options.
For instance, if you have children, you’re able to turn on the “Allow TV-Y, TV-G, G, and PG only” setting to filter out inappropriate content. This change only reflects on a single viewing device, so you don’t have to worry about watching only child-friendly content on all your devices and accounts.
Likewise, you’re able to also hide sports scores by navigating to the team’s page to avoid accidental spoilers. This way, as long as you make an effort to avoid spoilers online, you can enjoy watching games as if they were live. If you’re watching a live game and want to ensure you catch everything in real time, you even have the option to reduce the broadcast delay. If you use this setting,test your internet speedbeforehand to avoid buffering.
1Subscription Pauses
If you’re traveling or want to cut your expenses during certain months, you’re able to pause your YouTube TV subscription to avoid getting billed. You can do this by tapping your profile picture in the top-right corner of the screen, navigating to the settings, selectingMembership,and thenManage. The maximum duration you can pause YouTube TV is six months, but that’s plenty of time to decide if you want to keep your subscription or explore other options.
When that period ends, you’ll continue getting charged unless you cancel the subscription. I should also mention that any recorded content will be available to watch while your subscription is paused. So, if you’re considering canceling your subscription, try this feature instead.
I don’t see myself giving up my YouTube TV subscription in the near future. However, that’s also partly because I share my subscription with a couple of family members. If this isn’t the case for you, you might want to switch to anotherstreaming platform offering live TV access. Streaming services as a whole have become expensive, but researching your options and signing up for trial runs can help you find a service that offers the best value for your needs.
