{"id":22388,"date":"2022-07-19T07:20:26","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=22388"},"modified":"2022-07-19T07:20:26","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:20:26","slug":"the-disadvantages-of-youtube-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/the-disadvantages-of-youtube-tv","title":{"rendered":"The Disadvantages of YouTube TV"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4d10a50443\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4d10a50443\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4d10a50443\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/the-disadvantages-of-youtube-tv\/#The_Disadvantages_of_YouTube_TV\" title=\"The Disadvantages of YouTube TV\">The Disadvantages of YouTube TV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/the-disadvantages-of-youtube-tv\/#YouTube_TV_only_displays_a_certain_number_of_shows_in_the_Guide\" title=\"YouTube TV only displays a certain number of shows in the Guide\">YouTube TV only displays a certain number of shows in the Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/the-disadvantages-of-youtube-tv\/#YouTube_TV_does_not_offer_an_ad-free_option_for_viewing_content\" title=\"YouTube TV does not offer an ad-free option for viewing content\">YouTube TV does not offer an ad-free option for viewing content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/the-disadvantages-of-youtube-tv\/#YouTube_TV_has_limited_parental_controls\" title=\"YouTube TV has limited parental controls\">YouTube TV has limited parental controls<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Disadvantages_of_YouTube_TV\"><\/span>The Disadvantages of YouTube TV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>There are several disadvantages of YouTube TV. Some of these disadvantages include the limitation to only a certain number of shows in the Guide, the lack of ad-free options, and limited parental controls. To sum up the downsides, YouTube TV may not be the right app for your family. But for many, it&#8217;s still worth a try. We have included a few below. Hopefully these drawbacks won&#8217;t deter you from giving it a try!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_TV_only_displays_a_certain_number_of_shows_in_the_Guide\"><\/span>YouTube TV only displays a certain number of shows in the Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may have noticed that YouTube TV only displays a certain number of programs in the Guide. If this happens to you, don&#8217;t worry. There are solutions to this problem. The most popular solution is to customize your channel guide. In the Channel Guide, tap &#8220;Customize&#8221; twice. You can also set up family accounts and keep track of your watch history and searches. Once you&#8217;ve done this, you can change the number of channels and shows you can view.<\/p>\n<p>The Guide feature of YouTube TV lets you view upcoming shows while watching live TV. To use the Mini Guide, press down three times on the remote. You can also record shows through the Mini Guide. If you don&#8217;t want to miss your favorite show, you can use the record feature. You can access the Guide in the settings menu. There are some settings that are specific to your region. The Guide also displays a list of available channels in the next seven days.<\/p>\n<p>You can also get premium add-on channels from YouTube TV, for a monthly fee. Premium add-on channels include ESPN, NFL RedZone, Fox College Sports, GOLTV, MAVTV, Stadium, and NBC. Fubo TV is another option that offers international sports but has many ads. However, you should know that YouTube TV is not responsible for preprogrammed ads.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_TV_does_not_offer_an_ad-free_option_for_viewing_content\"><\/span>YouTube TV does not offer an ad-free option for viewing content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube TV is a streaming television service available for download on a number of devices. It supports select Amazon Fire TV devices and Google Smart Displays. Users can control what they want to watch with a few basic settings. They can also choose to watch ad-free content if they wish. However, it is not clear if YouTube will ever offer ad-free content.<\/p>\n<p>Another limitation of YouTube TV is that the on-demand content available is limited. It consists of content from local networks, but not large on-demand libraries. Unlike YouTube Premium, there is no ad-free option. Users can upgrade to YouTube Premium to view content without ads. The new service has many improvements and features that can enhance their viewing experience. Nevertheless, it may be worth the price to consider watching content on YouTube TV.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube TV&#8217;s programming options include entertainment, sports, news, and lifestyle channels. It also includes local PBS stations. It also offers major networks and news networks. Channels include BBC America, CNBC, CNN, Fox News, FOX, and NBA TV. However, the lineup does not include regional sports networks. Therefore, viewers should plan their viewing experience carefully. There is no ad-free option for YouTube TV.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_TV_has_limited_parental_controls\"><\/span>YouTube TV has limited parental controls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although YouTube TV has limited parental controls, it still offers many features that allow parents to restrict content and keep their children safe. YouTube TV allows parents to create a supervised account that they can monitor and approve of the content your child watches. You can also install YouTube Kids app, which contains curated videos made especially for children. Additionally, parents can use the Google Family Link app to monitor their kids&#8217; activities on YouTube. The parental controls on YouTube TV are very useful for keeping your children safe and limit the content they watch on YouTube.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube TV is compatible with up to three devices, allowing parents to control what their children can and cannot view. Unlike Netflix, YouTube TV offers unlimited streaming on your home network. Additionally, you can add as many profiles as you like to keep track of your child&#8217;s viewing habits. Parental controls can also be set for each device. If you want to restrict certain movies or shows, you can even set filters by content rating.<\/p>\n<p>Parents can also restrict certain apps. For example, YouTube can be blocked if your children are under the age of 13 years old. Parental controls on Google TV can also block certain websites or apps. These apps can be easily blocked by setting a PIN code. You can access the parental controls for YouTube TV by going to the &#8220;Individual&#8221; section in the settings menu. Once you&#8217;ve set the limits, select &#8220;Back&#8221; to exit the settings and access your child&#8217;s profile.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe width=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IzV3nPV2Ym4\" height=\"198\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Disadvantages of YouTube TV There are several disadvantages of YouTube TV. Some of these disadvantages include the limitation to only a certain number of shows in the Guide, the lack of ad-free options, and limited parental controls. 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