How to Cancel YouTube TV - Complete Guide For Members

YouTube TV has been one of the most successful streaming platforms. It has a wide range of web series, movies, cartoons, and an amazing collection of music in all genres. So, if you want to get entertained and enjoy good vibes with your friends, you can watch your favorite trending movies and web series with just a click. 

It gets only better, especially if a sports tournament is going on and you are on job or not at home because you’re busy. In that case, you can directly log in to YouTube TV and get the experience of top-quality streaming. However, due to the recent price hike, YouTube TV subscription is getting costly for most people. Before, its subscription started from $35 (depending on your membership), and now it is up to $65 per month. So, now people want to cancel their membership but need to know how to do it. We’ll tell you how to cancel your YouTube TV membership if you have it on a desktop, Android, or iOS.

Here are the platforms you can use to cancel YouTube TV:

• Desktops (Computer or Laptops)
• Android
• iOS Devices

How to Cancel YouTube TV Subscription on Desktop

If you are using a YouTube TV subscription on laptops or computers and looking to cancel your membership, here are a few easy steps to follow:

1. Open your browser and go to tv.youtube.com.
2. Click on your avatar in the top right corner.
3. Go to settings and find "MEMBERSHIP" in the drop-down menu.
4. Select the manage button to open your membership settings further.
5. After that, you will see two options: pause or cancel your membership.
6. Give a reason for pausing or canceling your membership.
7. Review and confirm your cancellation in the final step by clicking "YES."

How to Cancel YouTube TV Subscription on Android Devices

                                                                             

Looking to cancel or pause your YouTube TV membership on your Android device? Look no further, as Google has explained a quick and easy way to cancel the membership.
Below are the steps you must follow to cancel your membership:

1. Open the YouTube TV app on your smartphone.
2. Click on your avatar in the top right corner.
3. Go to "SETTINGS" from the drop-down menu.
4. Click on the "MEMBERSHIP" option.
5. Click on "MANAGE" to see the complete detail of your subscription plan.
6. Choose "CANCEL" or "PAUSE" on the screen. 
7. Select the reason for canceling your membership.
8. After selecting the reason for canceling your subscription, you will have some options for alternatives based on your membership cancelation.
9. Click the "YES" button to confirm your cancellation.

Instead of canceling your membership, you can also freeze it for the time being by clicking on "MANAGE," going to “MEMBERSHIP”, and selecting "PAUSE." 

How to Cancel YouTube TV Subscription on iOS

Usually, the YouTube TV app on iOS does not allow its users to cancel their membership. So, you’ll need to do it using a mobile or a computer web browser. 

Here are the six easy and convenient steps to follow:

1. Open YouTube TV on your mobile browser and sign in.
2. Go to the top right corner and click on your avatar.
3. Go to “SETTINGS” and click on the “MEMBERSHIP” option.
4. Click on “MEMBERSHIP.” 
5. Choose whether to freeze or cancel your membership from the drop-down menu by clicking on “PAUSE” or “CANCEL.”

What To Expect After Cancelling YouTube TV Subscription

After canceling your membership on YouTube TV, you will still have some benefits and restrictions according to their policy. For example, the streaming platform will give you access until the end of the month. 

However, it comes with certain restrictions:

• You can no longer access the add-on networks after the end of the month. 
• All your recorded movies and TV shows in the library will expire 21 days after canceling your subscription. But YouTube TV will remember your selections, like the shows and movies you have added before, in case you want to re-sign.
• If you want to reactivate your subscription later, YouTube TV will restrict you from special rates and all the previously recorded shows.
• In case of fake billing and fraud, Google will keep some of your information, like your home zip code.

YouTube TV Movies and TV Shows Genres

                                                                  

Following are the genres you’ll find on YouTube TV:

• Action & Adventure
• Animation & Cartoons 
• Comedy
• Documentary 
• Drama
• Family
• Horror & Suspense
• Music
• Reality & Game Shows
• Science Fiction & Fantasy
• Sports Leagues

Action & Adventure on YouTube TV

Everyone loves movies and TV shows full of action and adventure with unexpected endings. Teenagers and adults can relax and enjoy the weekend with their families by watching thrilling movies. This genre also features some incredible sequences that get everyone's attention. Besides the action, a perfect film should have a unique and exciting adventure throughout the entire time to keep the audience guessing and engaged. The other thing is the rising tension and mind-blowing plot twists that change the audience's view of a character.

Here are some of the movies and TV shows you can watch on YouTube TV:

• PAW Petrol
• Chicago Fire
• NCIS
• SEAL Team
• Big City Greens

Animation & Cartoon on YouTube TV

Cartoons & anime have developed a special place in the industry. But, as we all know, kids love to watch anime and cartoons, so the creators need to be very careful about certain barriers as their target audience are only kids. The second most important reason kids love cartoons is because they like colorful characters and graphics. They always show motivation and self-determination through a specific character and give kids a life-changing message. 

Below is the list of cartoons for kids to watch:

• Teen Titans Go!
• Fancy Nancy
• Rick and Morty
• Bluey
• PJ Masks

Comedy on YouTube TV

Directors use jokes and sketches to create comedy movies that make people laugh and be happy. So, if you are sad, you can watch comedy movies to smile. In short, comedy movies are the solution to remove sorrow and sadness from your life.

Here are some of the top-rated comedy movies YouTube TV suggests you to watch:

• The Simpsons
• Young Sheldon
• American Dad
• Family Guy
• Impractical Jokers

Documentary on YouTube TV

Documentaries are the best when it comes to learning history. They catch people's attention, especially historians, by explaining the events that happened in the past with such unique variations that the audience cannot ignore. Movies that represent history increase your knowledge of how these famous events occurred and what the outcome was.

You can watch the following documentaries on YouTube TV:

• Meet the Press
• Nightline
• Morning Joe
• Ariel America
• Closing Bell

Drama on YouTube TV

When you talk about drama, you know your emotions will come into play. The makers have done that part well over the years by making sad and sentimental endings. YouTube TV has a wide range of drama movies and TV shows that are not only trending but being watched all around the world.

• The Blacklist
• S.W.A.T.
• The Rookie
• Criminal Minds
• Blue Bloods

Horror & Suspense Movies on YouTube TV

Horror & suspense movies have always challenged one’s bravery. They give viewers something to be scared of. Even though most of the movies are fictional, but as time passes, studios adapt real-life stories to create horror films, like The Conjuring. And this fact makes scary movies even more sinister. But some people laugh at horror movies and don’t get afraid, no matter what happens. So, below are the movies and TV shows to watch on YouTube TV:

• Dark Winds
• Your Honor
• Bloody Bites
• Killing Eve
• The Last of Us   

Sports Leagues on YouTube TV

Sports League is a genre that needs no introduction. Many sports leagues are streaming worldwide, and they keep improving, catching everyone’s attention daily. There are many sports leagues like football, volleyball, U.F.C., and basketball. YouTube TV covers all and you can watch them whenever you want.

Following is the list of sports leagues on YouTube TV:

• Golf at Tokyo
• UFC
• FIFA World Cup
• Formula One
• Liga MX

Benefits Of Having YouTube TV

1.    Multiple Channels

If you are looking for a cable or a satellite TV alternative, you must be careful while selecting the channel list. YouTube TV allows you to select your entire list, including top news and sports channels like FOX and ABC. It also consists of a lot of sports and news channels. But there are few regional sports networks available in the subscription.

Here is the list of channels you will get on your YouTube TV subscription:

• HBO
• HBO Max
• Cinemax
• Showtime
• Shudder
• Hallmark Movies Now
• STARZ
• MLB.TV
• NBA League Pass

2.    Cloud DVR Facility

Is a damaged cable preventing you from storing your favorite films or TV Shows? Well, switch to YouTube TV to deal with this problem. YouTube TV is one of the greatest streaming platforms that provides unlimited cloud storage without extra fees. Other streaming services limit your cloud DVR access or even charge extra for additional access compared to YouTube TV.

Here are some additional perks that YouTube TV DVR storage has:

• You can record as many videos as you want at the same time.
• You can access your library from anywhere you want.
• You can have your library for each account.
• You can access your recordings for up to 9 months.

3.    Compatible Devices

The biggest advantage of having YouTube TV is that you can access it on any device you want. In addition, you can access your library through the cloud DVR facility provided by YouTube TV to enjoy watching movies on trips and vacations.

Below is the list of devices YouTube TV supports:

• Apple TV (4th generation) and Apple TV 4K
• Amazon Fire TV products
• Chromecast with Google TV devices
• Android TV (Note: TVs running the mobile version of Android may not be supported)
• Vizio SmartCast TVs
• Samsung & LG smart TVs (Valid for models above 2016)
• HiSense TVs
• Xbox, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One X, Xbox One S, and Xbox One
• PS5 and PS4
• TiVo Stream 4K
• Roku

There was a dispute in 2021 that lasted for seven months that restricted YouTube TV access for all Roku devices. However, YouTube TV and Roku resolved their dispute and people can now use YouTube TV on Roku devices.

4.    Several Streams

The next important factor that attracts everyone is YouTube TV’s multi-streaming feature. YouTube TV offers plenty of options to its customers when it comes to streaming. You can watch up to three streams simultaneously through YouTube TV and its membership offers six accounts. So, everyone can have their cloud storage and account configured according to their desire.

Conclusion

That’s it. All you have to do is to follow a few simple steps by clicking your devices and get yourself free from extra and expensive payments. And if you think you’re making a mistake by canceling your YouTube TV subscription, resigning is as easy as ending it. You can do it without asking someone else to help you out.