YouTube TV & YouTube Premium YouTube TV Help

As long as your device and set-up meets the requirements, you’ll automatically get 5.1 audio whenever it’s available for the program you’re watching. In order to watch programs with 5.1 audio, you’ll need to use a compatible TV device that is running on Cobalt 20+. As long as your device and set-up meet the requirements, you’ll automatically get 5.1 audio whenever it’s available for the program you’re watching. If surround sound is available for the program you’re watching, you’ll see AC-3/EAC-3 listed in the Codecs section.
Watching on a computer and a mobile device at the same time counts as two of the three available devices. Watch on all your devices, like your phone, tablet, computer, or TV.

Browse by types of programs

• Browse networks to see programs available on different networks.
• Keep in mind that certain channels in YouTube TV won’t offer programs with 5.1 surround sound.
• Some games air nationally, and some air over local affiliate networks.
• When your free trial period is over, your account will automatically switch to a paid membership.
• With a YouTube TV Base Plan, you can watch on up to three devices at the same time.
• When you travel to a different location within the U.S., local channels, like your local CBS, FOX, or NBC station, are available based on your location.

You are eligible to redeem a free trial if you’re new to YouTube TV and haven’t signed up for a free trial before. If your home zip code shows incorrectly, select I don’t live here and enter your home zip code. With a trial, you get access to over 100 channels offered in the Base Plan during your trial period.
You can watch some YouTube TV programs with 5.1 surround sound when using the app on a compatible TV device. You can watch national games, record local games within your home area and hide sports scores with YouTube TV. At that point, you’ll be charged the standard price for the Base Plan, and any subscriptions you’ve added to your YouTube TV membership. If you’re ready to get started with a free trial, learn how to sign up for YouTube TV.

More tips for watching on YouTube TV

You’ll be asked—either by your web browser, or mobile device—to allow YouTube TV to identify your location. YouTube TV uses your internet connection to find your location and offer you the correct local content. Doing so will make sure you get the correct local networks. We may also ask you to confirm your location via your device location permissions. Learn more about how to get surround sound, and troubleshoot audio quality on your TV below.
When you start your trial, YouTube TV will authorize your credit card with a small fee. If you change your mind about YouTube TV, you can cancel or pause your membership at any time. Home is where you’ll find recommendations for what to watch on YouTube TV.

I accidentally cancelled my free trial! Can I undo this?

• You are eligible to redeem a free trial if you’re new to YouTube TV and haven’t signed up for a free trial before.
• If you’re ready to get started with a free trial, learn how to sign up for YouTube TV.
• If your home zip code shows incorrectly, select I don’t live here and enter your home zip code.
• If you change your mind about YouTube TV, you can cancel or pause your membership at any time.
• Keep in mind that certain channels in YouTube TV won’t offer programs with 5.1 surround sound.

These recommendations are based on your watch history on YouTube TV and YouTube—learn how to manage your history on YouTube TV and on YouTube. Learn more about how to sign up and how to watch shows or sports on YouTube TV. With a YouTube TV Base Plan, you can watch on up to three devices at the same time. If you accidentally canceled your YouTube TV free trial, you can reactivate it on your Membership page.

Learn how free trial billing works

Browse networks to see programs available on different networks. Select Search on any screen, then select an icon (Shows, Movies, and so on) under “Browse,” directly below the search bar. You can browse TV shows, movies, family programs, news, and sports on the Search page.

Keep in mind that local vicibet channels also have different restrictions for recording. Learn more below about the different kinds of sports you can watch on YouTube TV. You’ll see a combination of live TV shows, on-demand programs, and YouTube videos.

Sign up for YouTube TV

You can also sign up to try extra networks, like HBO Max or Spanish Plus, before adding these to your YouTube TV membership. Keep in mind that certain channels in YouTube TV won’t offer programs with 5.1 surround sound. When you add NFL Sunday Ticket to your YouTube TV Base Plan, you can also watch all out-of-market Sunday games throughout the regular season. When you travel to a different location within the U.S., local channels, like your local CBS, FOX, or NBC station, are available based on your location. Some games air nationally, and some air over local affiliate networks. You can watch live TV or add your favorite shows, movies, and more to your library for future viewing on YouTube TV.
If you’re both a YouTube Premium and YouTube TV member, you can watch your favorite YouTube videos on YouTube TV ads-free, but ads will still appear on live and recorded TV. To get the most value out of a current free trial, use the limitless DVR feature to record shows, movies and sports to your YouTube TV Library. When your free trial period is over, your account will automatically switch to a paid membership. Free trial lengths can vary, so be sure to double check how much time is left on your free trial.