YouTube TV streams live television from more than 100 channels, with no cable box needed. Local sports and news are included, and the Cloud DVR keeps each recording for 9 months. Up to 6 accounts per household each get their own login, recommendations and DVR. The app costs nothing to download, but the TV service itself runs on a paid monthly membership.
Google LLC and a 2017 launch
The app comes from Google LLC and first appeared on April 4, 2017. Its package ID is com.google.android.apps.youtube.unplugged, and the developer points to tv.youtube.com as its website.
The listing was last updated on November 4, 2026. The store description names YouTube TV as the exclusive home of NFL Sunday Ticket, with some games excluded, such as locally broadcast Fox and CBS games.
Cloud DVR, six logins and the channel list
Recordings go to a cloud DVR with no storage space limit, and each one is kept for 9 months. A household can set up 6 accounts, and each member gets a separate login, recommendations and DVR.
The channel list covers broadcast names such as CBS, FOX, NBC and PBS, plus sports channels like Golf Channel and SEC Network. News includes CNN, CNBC and MSNBC, and the kids group lists Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and PBS Kids. The service plays on phones, tablets, computers and TVs.
US-only availability and monthly billing
YouTube TV is available nationwide in the United States. The content rating on Google Play is Teen, and the app shows no ads of its own.
The membership is month to month with no long-term contract or cancellation fees. It renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends, and you manage it in Account Settings.
YouTube TV pros and cons
Pros
- Live TV from over 100 networks, including local sports and news channels
- Cloud DVR with no storage limit and recordings kept for 9 months
- Six accounts per household, each with its own login and DVR
- Month-to-month membership with no cancellation fees
- No ads shown in the app, per Google Play
Cons
- Available only in the United States
- Includes in-app purchases
- Google Play rating is a modest 3.8 from 160.1 thousand ratings
- Some NFL Sunday Ticket games are excluded, including locally broadcast Fox and CBS games
Is YouTube TV safe?
YouTube TV comes from Google LLC and carries a Teen content rating. The app itself shows no ads, but in-app purchases are present, which fits a monthly pay-as-you-go membership that you can cancel anytime. Check the privacy policy at tv.youtube.com/tv/privacy before you subscribe.
How to install YouTube TV
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open YouTube TV when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
