YouTube TV review: Why you need a YouTube TV subscription

YouTube TV channel lineup

In addition to local stations, YouTube TV gives you national entertainment channels, too. That means you can tune into ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and PBS, but you can also check out everything on The CW, HGTV, BBC, Sundance TV, TNT, Disney Junior, National Geographic, E!, Bravo and Cartoon Network. Sports get plenty of attention on YouTube TV, too — everything from the wide appeal of ESPN to the more specialized options of Golf Channel, NBA TV, MLB Network, Tennis Channel and more.

YouTube TV price and set up

Thanks to the internet, YouTube TV doesn’t require a cable box, installation appointments, annual contract or equipment rentals. In fact, YouTube TV costs less per month than the average cable bill.¹ If you’re already a Verizon customer, simply sign up through the My Verizon app; tap “Menu,” then “Account” and finally “Add-ons.” From there, navigate to the Entertainment tab where you can enroll in YouTube TV. If you aren’t currently a Verizon customer, you will need to either switch to Verizon for your cell service or switch to 5G Home Internet, and then add YouTube TV to your account.

For any YouTube TV Verizon customer, the first month is free. After that, streaming YouTube TV is $49.99/month for 1 membership with up to 6 accounts per household. There’s also the option of adding premium networks including Fox Soccer Plus, SHOWTIME, STARZ and others for an additional monthly fee.²

YouTube TV Devices: Apple, Android, and More

On smart phones and tablets, you’ll need the YouTube TV app downloaded for smart devices and TVs from either the App Store or Google Play. (One note: iPhones and iPads must run iOS 10 or later, and Android smartphones and tablets must run L or later.) On a computer, go to tv.youtube.com/ to view content. (For best viewing, make sure to download the latest version of Chrome or Firefox.)

Streaming YouTube TV on a TV can be done a number of ways. If you have a smart TV, download the YouTube TV app. Or you can connect your TV with any compatible streaming device such as a Roku player, Apple TV or Firestick device such as Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K or Amazon Fire TV Cube. Finally, you can cast — or mirror — content playing on YouTube TV from your phone or tablet straight to your TV. (Find a full list of supported devices here.)

YouTube TV add-ons and other streaming services 

There’s lots to explore on YouTube TV — and in other streaming services, too. For example, Disney+ — which gathers movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and more — is free for 12 months for Verizon Wireless customers with Unlimited phone plans and new 5G Home or Fios Home Internet.²

YouTube TV and Verizon let you cut the cord easily.

You have options when cutting the cord, but YouTube TV offers unexpected flexibility by letting you record shows at your convenience as well as catch programming when it’s happening. Signing up through Verizon makes the process simple. Don’t miss out on the entertainment you want and the news you need with YouTube TV. Find detailed instructions here.  

^{1 https://www.marketwatch.com/story/read-this-before-you-pay-your-next-cable-bill-2019-10-03}

^{2 All offers mentioned are subject to change without notice.}