How to Setup YouTube TV – Watch Local Channels on YouTube TV and Cut the Cord from Cable TV

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How to Setup YouTube TV – Watch Local Channels on YouTube TV and Cut the Cord from Cable TV

YouTube TV is a feature rich alternative to cable TV. And today I’m going to start my process of cutting the cord. I’m currently using Frontier FIOS but if YouTube TV is as good as I think it’s going to be, this is going to be a great transition off of cable TV.

In this video I’ll run through the basics of the setup on my computer and then show how to watch programs on my HDTV. The nice thing is that you can sign up for a 7-day trial which is what I’m about to do right now. I’m using my existing Gmail account but if you don’t have one you’ll have to create one. After creating your account or signing in, you’ll have to agree to new options to your Google account.

YouTube TV will be able to detect your location in order to feed your local channels. The cost is $40 a month and with tax it's about $43 total. There are some extra services you can sign up for which are premium channels but that's totally optional.

Even though this is a free trial you are required to add a credit card number to start paid services when the trial period is over.

When you launch YouTube TV, the Home page displays programming in categories like you’d see on Netflix. At the very bottom of the page the individual networks are listed for quick access.

There’s also a DVR where you select the shows you want to record. Just click the Plus button under the show you want to record and it will be set to record future episodes. To stop recording just click it again. To find your recordings go to the Home page and select Library. All your recorded shows will be found here. To me it looks really promising to as an alternative to cable TV and I'll probably be dropping my cable TV soon.

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[justinw]

This is better than Tivo. You don't have to worry about space and all the channels I care about are on it

[kg-oidz]

Does youtube tv have dvr and also does it limit how many devices are being used at the same time?

[donnacrawford]

Sounds great. I did that but am unable to watch live tv because always get a retry error when verifying??? So frustrating I want to cancel! What's the deal with so many retry errors???

[TeddyHelton]

We have a you tube tv account but we cannot get logged in. We live in Bristol, Virginia.

[marty]

Thank you! We just purchased youtube tv and I needed a little help!

[TerraRiley]

Thank you! I just wanted to see it in real life! :)

[gregmansker]

So, can I watch the same channels "local channels" when at 2nd home 100 miles away? with internet

[Gio-vfzf]

Do you get local channels for NYC, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 21. Channels an air antenna would pick up?

[jwalkerj]

I have a question I live in 48124 Dearborn MI. I put in my zip and and check channels I am not seeing CBS for tv shows I see CBS Detroit news how can I get CBS

[lancelemay]

Got YouTube TV about 3 weeks ago. Trying to reorder the channel listings in live mode but so far no luck.

[jden]

If I cancel it before the free trial ends will I still get charge?

[brandoncook]

When i sign up for youtube tv can i use my same email and password that i have on regular youtube I'm wanting to know because i just found out i won't be able to sign in to youtube tv if i have a branded account

[ellenshelton]

Is it live TV, or is it already recorded, and you watch it later?

[iamdenislara]

how do parental controls work on this thing? like if you want you kid to be able to have it in his tv

[daviddockstadersr.]

Is there a way to download YouTube TV for iOS? Thanks

[randallmiller]

Like a comment from three months ago, I am trying to reorder the channel listings in live mode, and I also have had no luck. Please address this issue.

[lisaprettypetals]

We had to cancel youtube tv cus can't get it on our Vizio tv, I miss it, so now we don't have any cable service, I loved youtube tv on my phone but with can't getting it on our tv that sucks

[SportZFanLfe]

I tried casting YouTube tv on my Smart tv (Vizio) but the picture won't show on tv only the sound comes on on tv. 😢

[mikesopko]

So, do you need to purchase/install an antenna in order to get the local channels?

[truballr]

Can you use your tv remote once you instal YouTube tv on your tv