Subscription Management

How to Cancel YouTube TV Subscription: Complete Guide

Looking to cancel your YouTube TV subscription? Whether you're cutting costs or switching to another service, this guide will walk you through the cancellation process step by step.

Before You Cancel YouTube TV

Here are a few important things to consider before cancelling your YouTube TV subscription:

  • •Billing cycle - Your access continues until the end of your current billing period, even after cancellation.
  • •Family sharing - If you're the family manager, cancelling will affect all family members who have access.
  • •Recorded content - Your library of recorded shows will be lost when your subscription ends.
  • •Promotional pricing - You might lose access to any special pricing if you cancel and resubscribe later.

How to Cancel YouTube TV on a Web Browser

The most straightforward way to cancel your YouTube TV subscription is through a web browser:

1. Log into Your YouTube TV Account

Visit tv.youtube.com and sign in with your Google account.

2. Access Settings

Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner, then select "Settings."

3. Navigate to Membership

In the Settings menu, select "Membership" from the left sidebar.

4. Cancel Membership

Click "Cancel Membership" or "Deactivate Membership" button.

5. Navigate Through Retention Offers

YouTube TV will likely offer you incentives to stay, such as a free month or reduced pricing. If you still want to cancel, look for options like "Continue to Cancel" or "Cancel Anyway."

6. Select Reason and Confirm

Select a reason for cancelling when prompted, then click the final "Cancel" or "Yes, Cancel" button to confirm.

7. Check for Confirmation

You should receive a confirmation email. Your account will remain active until the end of your current billing cycle.

Cancelling YouTube TV on Mobile Devices

You can also cancel your YouTube TV subscription using the mobile app:

Cancelling on iOS (iPhone/iPad)

For iOS devices:

  1. Open the YouTube TV app
  2. Tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner
  3. Select "Settings"
  4. Tap "Membership"
  5. Select "Manage" or "Cancel membership"
  6. Follow the prompts to complete cancellation

Note: If you originally subscribed through Apple, you'll need to cancel through your Apple ID settings instead.

Cancelling on Android

For Android devices:

  1. Open the YouTube TV app
  2. Tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner
  3. Select "Settings"
  4. Tap "Membership"
  5. Select "Cancel membership"
  6. Follow the prompts to complete cancellation

Cancelling YouTube TV on Smart TVs and Streaming Devices

For most smart TVs and streaming devices (like Roku, Apple TV, or Fire TV), you'll need to use a web browser or mobile device to cancel your subscription, as cancellation options are typically limited on these platforms.

Special Cancellation Scenarios

Cancelling During Free Trial

If you're still in your free trial period, the cancellation process is the same. Your trial will end immediately upon cancellation, so consider waiting until near the end of your trial if you want to use the full period.

Pausing Instead of Cancelling

YouTube TV offers a "pause subscription" option that allows you to temporarily stop your service for up to 6 months:

  1. Go to tv.youtube.com and sign in
  2. Click your profile picture and select "Settings"
  3. Select "Membership"
  4. Click "Pause or cancel membership"
  5. Choose "Pause membership"
  6. Select how long you want to pause (1-6 months)

This option preserves your library recordings and settings while not charging you during the pause period.

Troubleshooting Cancellation Issues

  • •Can't find cancellation option? - Make sure you're signed in with the correct Google account that's used for your YouTube TV subscription.
  • •Still being charged? - Contact YouTube TV Customer Support through the Help section in the app or at support.google.com/youtubetv.
  • •Family manager issues? - Only the family manager can cancel the subscription. If you're a family member, you'll need to contact the family manager to cancel.

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