{"id":323538,"date":"2025-11-10T15:09:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T20:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=119629"},"modified":"2025-11-10T15:09:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T20:09:46","slug":"youtube-tv-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/entertainment\/streaming\/youtube-tv-review\/","title":{"rendered":"YouTube TV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"review\" title=\"YouTube TV Review\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">YouTube TV Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube TV\u2019s Base Plan is currently listed at $72.99\/month (plus tax) <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">per Google<\/a>. Comparable live TV alternatives start higher: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/live-tv\">Hulu + Live TV<\/a> (with ads) is $81.99\/month, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.fubo.tv\">Fubo Pro<\/a> is $79.99\/month (with an additional <a href=\"https:\/\/support.fubo.tv\">Regional Sports Fee of about $10.99\u2013$14.00\/month in applicable markets<\/a>), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV STREAM<\/a> starts at $79.99\/month (Entertainment), with <em>Choice<\/em> at $108.99\/month. Despite industry\u2011wide price inflation, YouTube TV remains compelling for its polished experience, <strong>unlimited cloud DVR<\/strong>, and three simultaneous streams on the Base Plan <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">details<\/a>. It also leans into sports with features like multiview and Key Plays <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">YouTube TV Help<\/a>. Streaming now accounts for roughly four in ten minutes of U.S. TV usage, and YouTube (including YouTube TV) is the top streaming destination on TV screens in recent Nielsen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nielsen.com\">The Gauge<\/a> snapshots, underscoring its engagement advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">YouTube TV vs. Other Live TV Streaming Services<\/h2>\n\n\n<section id=\"block---\" class=\"theme-block c-table \">\n  \n<div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\" h-width-100\">\n    \n      <div class=\"table-responsive table-responsive--with-summary h-shadow-2dp h-border-small\">\n        <table class=\"table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top table--rounded\">\n          \n          \n  <tbody>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              <center>YouTube TV<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              <center>Philo<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <center>DIRECTV STREAM<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <center>Hulu + Live TV<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-6\">\n              <center>Sling Orange + Blue<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-7\">\n              <center>Fubo<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <center><a href='https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/entertainment\/streaming\/best-tv-services\/#directv-now'><font color='1a87ca'>Our Review<\/font><\/a><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <center><a href='https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/entertainment\/streaming\/hulu-review\/'><font color='1a87ca'>Our Review<\/font><\/a><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-6\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-7\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              <center>Starting at<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              <center><font size='2'>$72.99\/month<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              <center><font size='2'><a href='https:\/\/www.philo.com\/channels'>See provider<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <center><font size='2'>$79.99+\/month<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <center><font size='2'>$81.99\/month<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-6\">\n              <center><font size='2'>Varies by plan<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-7\">\n              <center><font size='2'>$79.99\/month<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              <center>Total number of channels*<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              <center><font size='2'><a href='https:\/\/support.google.com'>See official lineup<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              <center><font size='2'><a href='https:\/\/www.philo.com\/channels'>See official lineup<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <center><font size='2'><a href='https:\/\/www.directv.com'>See official lineup<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <center><font size='2'><a href='https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/live-tv-channels'>See official lineup<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-6\">\n              <center><font size='2'><a href='https:\/\/www.sling.com\/channels'>See official lineup<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-7\">\n              <center><font size='2'><a href='https:\/\/www.fubo.tv\/welcome\/channels'>See official lineup<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              <center>DVR storage<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              <center><font size='2'>Unlimited<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              <center><font size='2'><a href='https:\/\/www.philo.com\/channels'>See provider details<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <center><font size='2'><a href='https:\/\/www.directv.com'>See provider details<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <center><font size='2'><a href='https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/live-tv'>See provider details<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-6\">\n              <center><font size='2'><a href='https:\/\/www.sling.com\/channels'>See provider details<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-7\">\n              <center><font size='2'><a href='https:\/\/support.fubo.tv'>See provider details<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              <center>Simultaneous streams<\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              <center><font size='2'>3<\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-3\">\n              <center><font size='2'><a href='https:\/\/www.philo.com\/channels'>See provider details<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-4\">\n              <center><font size='2'><a href='https:\/\/www.directv.com'>See provider details<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-5\">\n              <center><font size='2'><a href='https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/live-tv'>See provider details<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-6\">\n              <center><font size='2'><a href='https:\/\/www.sling.com\/channels'>See provider details<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-7\">\n              <center><font size='2'><a href='https:\/\/support.fubo.tv'>See provider details<\/a><\/font><\/center>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody><!-- tbody -->\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1\"><font size=\"2\"><em>*Varies by location; taxes\/fees and RSN surcharges may apply; prices subject to change<br>\n<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How we evaluated YouTube TV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s primary competitors are YouTube TV, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/live-tv\">Hulu + Live TV<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.fubo.tv\">Fubo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV STREAM<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sling.com\/channels\">Sling TV<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philo.com\">Philo<\/a> (entertainment\u2011focused). We weighted official, current lineups and pricing (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">YouTube TV networks<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/live-tv-channels\">Hulu channels<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fubo.tv\/welcome\/channels\">Fubo channels<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV STREAM channels<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sling.com\/channels\">Sling channels<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philo.com\">Philo channels<\/a>) and factored in viewing trends from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nielsen.com\">Nielsen\u2019s The Gauge<\/a>. Note: PlayStation Vue was discontinued in 2020 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\" target=\"_blank\">per Sony<\/a> and is not part of today\u2019s comparisons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your best fit comes down to channel priorities and sports needs. For example, if you want TNT\/TBS\/truTV for NBA\/NHL\/MLB postseason and March Madness, avoid Fubo because it doesn\u2019t carry the Turner networks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fubo.tv\/welcome\/channels\">Fubo lineup<\/a>. If you need Bally Sports RSNs, DIRECTV STREAM is the only major vMVPD with broad carriage (often on Choice or higher; availability varies by ZIP) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">check channels<\/a>. YouTube TV offers a cable\u2011like mix with locals, ESPN\/FS1, and Turner networks, plus sports\u2011friendly features <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">see networks<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">feature help<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<section id=\"block---\" class=\"theme-block c-table \">\n  \n<div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\" h-width-100\">\n    \n      <div class=\"table-responsive table-responsive--with-summary h-shadow-2dp h-border-small\">\n        <table class=\"table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top table--rounded\">\n          \n          \n  <tbody>\n          <tr>\n                              <td class=\"&#x20;col-1&#x20;fixed\">\n              [sc_minimodule feature=&#8217;shareable_image&#8217; anchor=&#8221; url=&#8217;\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/17094541\/YouTube-TV-Logo1.png&#8217; alt=&#8221; title=&#8217;YouTube-TV-Logo1&#8242; wrap=&#8217;full&#8217;][\/sc_minimodule]\n            <\/td>\n                                        <td class=\"&#x20;col-2\">\n              Our First Impressions:\n<ul>\n<li>One Base Plan ($72.99) plus Spanish Plan; many \u00e0 la carte add\u2011ons <a href='https:\/\/support.google.com'>plan details<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sports\u2011friendly interface (multiview, Key Plays) that speeds surfing <a href='https:\/\/support.google.com'>feature help<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Broad national sports coverage (ESPN\/FS1\/Turner) and MLB Network in base; check your ZIP for locals and RSNs <a href='https:\/\/support.google.com'>networks<\/a><\/li>\n<li>NFL Network included; NFL RedZone available via Sports Plus add\u2011on <a href='https:\/\/support.google.com'>channel list<\/a> <a href='https:\/\/support.google.com'>Sports Plus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody><!-- tbody -->\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06125507\/Service-Value-for-Streaming-768x496.png\" height=\"496\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"Service-Value-for-Streaming\" title=\"Service-Value-for-Streaming\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Context for 2025: Streaming is the largest single category of U.S. TV usage and YouTube (including YouTube TV) leads by share on TV screens in Nielsen\u2019s monthly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nielsen.com\">The Gauge<\/a>. We prioritized current provider lineups and pricing over legacy desirability surveys to reflect how people actually watch today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, we tried to evaluate YouTube TV as objectively as possible. To do that, we used the same methodology as our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/entertainment\/streaming\/best-live-tv-services\/\">live TV streaming services review<\/a>, emphasizing official provider data (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">YouTube TV networks<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/live-tv-channels\">Hulu channels<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fubo.tv\/welcome\/channels\">Fubo channels<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV STREAM channels<\/a>) and market trends (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nielsen.com\">The Gauge<\/a>). Older TiVo desirability charts were informative in their time but are no longer a basis for our 2025 scoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strong offering overall, but missing key channels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube TV delivers a cable\u2011like lineup: local ABC\/CBS\/FOX\/NBC in most markets, ESPN\/FS1\/FS2, the Turner networks (TNT\/TBS\/truTV\/CNN), and college conference networks like Big Ten, SEC, and ACC <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">see official list<\/a>. It also currently includes MLB Network in the Base Plan per Google\u2019s network list <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">channels<\/a> (trade outlets reported its return ahead of the 2024 season <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\">coverage<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06125214\/Most-Desired-Channels-for-Streaming-768x511.png\" height=\"511\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"Most-Desired-Channels-for-Streaming\" title=\"Most-Desired-Channels-for-Streaming\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The main gap for many households is regional sports: YouTube TV does not carry Bally Sports RSNs, and RSN coverage varies by ZIP. If in\u2011market RSNs are essential, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV STREAM<\/a> remains the broadest option (often on the Choice tier or higher, market permitting). Also note that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fubo.tv\/welcome\/channels\">Fubo<\/a> is strong on national sports but does not carry the Turner networks, affecting NBA\/NHL\/MLB postseason and March Madness. Always verify your must\u2011have channels on each provider\u2019s official lineup before subscribing.<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"channels\" title=\"Channels\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/22124152\/Top-10-Channels-for-Streaming-768x653.jpg\" height=\"653\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"Top-10-Channels-for-Streaming\" title=\"Top-10-Channels-for-Streaming\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: The image above reflects historical preferences and is provided for archival context. For current lineups and availability, use the provider pages: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">YouTube TV<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/live-tv-channels\">Hulu + Live TV<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV STREAM<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sling.com\/channels\">Sling TV<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fubo.tv\/welcome\/channels\">Fubo<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philo.com\">Philo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every service has trade\u2011offs. If you prioritize postseason coverage and March Madness, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV STREAM, or Sling (with the right plan) are safer picks because they include the Turner networks <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">YouTube TV<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/live-tv-channels\">Hulu + Live TV<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV STREAM<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sling.com\/channels\">Sling<\/a>. For Bally Sports RSNs, DIRECTV STREAM is typically the answer; otherwise, verify your ZIP on each site before subscribing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Great for live sports, but missing the NFL Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Update for accuracy: YouTube TV <em>does<\/em> include NFL Network in the Base Plan, and NFL RedZone is available via the Sports Plus add\u2011on <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">official channel list<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">Sports Plus<\/a>. Core national sports needs are covered with locals (in most markets), ESPN networks, FS1\/FS2, and Turner\u2019s sports channels, plus Big Ten\/SEC\/ACC networks <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">see networks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regional sports access varies by ZIP and provider. YouTube TV carries select RSNs but not Bally Sports; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV STREAM<\/a> generally has the broadest RSN coverage (often on Choice or higher). If you\u2019re comparing NFL options specifically, NFL Network is on YouTube TV and Fubo, and on Sling Blue; Hulu + Live TV does not include NFL Network <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">YouTube TV<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/support.fubo.tv\">Fubo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sling.com\/channels\/nfl-network\">Sling<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/help.hulu.com\">Hulu channels<\/a>. Thursday Night Football streams on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Prime Video<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/05\/15145938\/Live-Games-for-Streaming-768x848.png\" height=\"848\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"Live-Games-for-Streaming\" title=\"Live-Games-for-Streaming\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: Always use each provider\u2019s ZIP\u2011code lookup to confirm local channels and RSNs before subscribing. For YouTube TV, consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">official network list<\/a>; for DIRECTV STREAM, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">channels page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NFL Network programming spans year\u2011round studio shows, preseason, and select exclusive\/simulcast regular\u2011season games. For an overview of where to watch, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\">NFL Network\u2019s official guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"interface\" title=\"Interface and Navigation\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best-in-class interface and navigation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In testing across a MacBook Pro and Roku Streaming Stick, YouTube TV remains one of the cleanest live\u2011TV interfaces, with a fast Live guide and sports\u2011first features that reduce browsing friction. Multiview lets you watch up to four events at once on supported devices, the improved mini guide and \u201clast channel\u201d jump make switching quicker, and Key Plays markers help you catch up on pivotal moments without scrubbing blindly <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">YouTube TV Help<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/17063509\/YouTube-TV-interface-768x329.png\" height=\"329\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"\" title=\"YouTube-TV-interface\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/17063617\/PlayStation-Vue-Interface-768x404.png\" height=\"404\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"\" title=\"PlayStation-Vue-Interface\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1\"><font size=\"2\"><em>Note: The PlayStation Vue screenshot is archival. PlayStation Vue was discontinued in 2020 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\" target=\"_blank\">per Sony<\/a>. <\/em><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to see what\u2019s on now and next, with clear program art and descriptions. The live preview that appears when you pause on a title helps avoid commercial breaks. Sports rows and hubs surface games you\u2019re likely to watch based on your history, reducing clicks to live action <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/17063808\/YouTube-TV-GIF.gif\" height=\"287\" width=\"600\"  alt=\"\" title=\"YouTube-TV-GIF\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1\"><font size=\"2\"><em>YouTube TV shows what\u2019s currently playing when you stop on a channel.<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Search is strong, returning topical collections (e.g., \u201clate night,\u201d \u201cnature\u201d) across live and on\u2011demand instead of only literal title matches. Personalized Home rows and easy channel reordering further shorten the path to something to watch <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">YouTube TV Help<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/17063942\/YouTube-TV-768x378.png\" height=\"378\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"\" title=\"YouTube-TV\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1\"><font size=\"2\"><em>YouTube TV allows you to search for broad topics in addition to specific titles.<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n<p>The Home tab highlights live games, new episodes, and your most\u2011watched channels. With multiview and Key Plays, jumping into live sports is faster than on many rivals <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">feature overview<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/17064118\/YouTube-TV-Top-Picks-768x269.png\" height=\"269\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"\" title=\"YouTube-TV-Top-Picks\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also create up to six profiles on YouTube TV so recommendations remain personal to each viewer <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">plan details<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"extras\" title=\"Extras\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Generous extras<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube TV includes <strong>unlimited cloud DVR<\/strong> and three simultaneous streams on the Base Plan, plus family sharing for up to six household profiles <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">plan details<\/a>. Sports fans can add NFL RedZone via Sports Plus and use multiview and Key Plays for faster catch\u2011up and browsing during crowded game windows <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">Sports Plus<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">feature help<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06125438\/Service-Capabilities-for-Streaming-768x585.png\" height=\"585\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Service-Capabilities-for-Streaming\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Optional upgrades include the 4K Plus add\u2011on for eligible content and devices, along with 5.1 surround sound on supported hardware <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">about 4K<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">about 5.1 audio<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compatible with most devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube TV is officially supported on Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Google TV\/Android TV, many smart TV brands, and current Xbox and PlayStation consoles <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">supported devices<\/a>. 4K playback requires the 4K Plus add\u2011on and a compatible device\/TV; 5.1 surround is available on many devices and titles when connected to compatible audio hardware <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">4K requirements<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">5.1 availability<\/a>. YouTube TV also remains available on Roku under a multi\u2011year distribution agreement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\">coverage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/22123813\/Supported-Devices-for-Streaming-768x576.png\" height=\"576\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"Supported-Devices-for-Streaming\" title=\"Supported-Devices-for-Streaming\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In short: YouTube TV plays well with mainstream living\u2011room platforms and continues adding features across devices. Verify your specific model on Google\u2019s supported devices page <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"bottom\" title=\"The Bottom Line\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For most households seeking a comprehensive, cable\u2011like lineup, YouTube TV is a strong default pick: $72.99\/month, unlimited DVR, three simultaneous streams, and a sports\u2011friendly interface <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">plan details<\/a>. NFL Network is included, MLB Network is in the base lineup, and multiview\/Key Plays enhance live sports <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">channels<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">features<\/a>. The key caveat is regional sports: if you need Bally Sports RSNs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\">DIRECTV STREAM<\/a> typically has the broadest coverage (often on Choice+). For NBA\/NHL\/MLB postseason and March Madness, avoid Fubo due to the lack of Turner networks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fubo.tv\/welcome\/channels\">Fubo lineup<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t need sports or locals, lower\u2011cost options can save money. Sling can be a value pick if you\u2019re willing to piece together Orange\/Blue and add\u2011ons <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sling.com\/channels\">Sling<\/a>, while Philo focuses on entertainment and lifestyle channels without sports or locals <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philo.com\">Philo<\/a>. Over\u2011the\u2011air antennas remain the most reliable way to get local broadcast stations. <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.locast.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Locast.org<\/a> formerly offered free local streams but is no longer available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>YouTube TV Review YouTube TV\u2019s Base Plan is currently listed at $72.99\/month (plus tax) per Google. 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