{"id":23609,"date":"2022-07-19T07:54:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=23609"},"modified":"2022-07-19T07:54:19","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:54:19","slug":"is-youtube-tv-a-good-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-youtube-tv-a-good-deal","title":{"rendered":"Is YouTube TV a Good Deal?"},"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-6a2a182144056\" 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-6a2a182144056\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2a182144056\" ><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\/is-youtube-tv-a-good-deal\/#Is_YouTube_TV_a_Good_Deal\" title=\"Is YouTube TV a Good Deal?\">Is YouTube TV a Good Deal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-youtube-tv-a-good-deal\/#YouTube_TV_has_78_of_the_top_100_networks\" title=\"YouTube TV has 78 of the top 100 networks\">YouTube TV has 78 of the top 100 networks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-youtube-tv-a-good-deal\/#It_has_a_cloud-based_DVR\" title=\"It has a cloud-based DVR\">It has a cloud-based DVR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-youtube-tv-a-good-deal\/#It_has_a_60-frame-per-second_frame_rate\" title=\"It has a 60-frame-per-second frame rate\">It has a 60-frame-per-second frame rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-youtube-tv-a-good-deal\/#It_has_an_ad-free_option\" title=\"It has an ad-free option\">It has an ad-free option<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_YouTube_TV_a_Good_Deal\"><\/span>Is YouTube TV a Good Deal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:auto; max-width:38% height:auto; max-height:273px; margin:0px 10px;\" align=\"left\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/FTKRweT.png\" alt=\"Is YouTube TV a good deal\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a cheap streaming service, YouTube TV might be a good choice. This service offers 78 of the top 100 networks, a cloud-based DVR, and 60 frames per second. If you&#8217;re looking for an ad-free option, however, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. This article will explain a few of the pros and cons of this streaming service.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_TV_has_78_of_the_top_100_networks\"><\/span>YouTube TV has 78 of the top 100 networks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to watch TV shows online for free, YouTube TV is one of the best options. It boasts 78 of the top 100 networks, including many popular networks, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and CW. The service also has some on-demand content, including four-K resolution shows. The service also has 4K streams from Discovery, FX, Nat Geo, Tastemade, and more.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to local and cable networks, YouTube TV offers 78 of the top 100 networks. For $20 per month, you can upgrade to 4K streaming. The service also offers unlimited storage and speed on multiple devices. It even offers all the TiVo functionality. Compared to traditional cable services, YouTube TV may not be as convenient as the latter, but it still has its advantages. The service is available on most devices, including mobile and desktop.<\/p>\n<p>Although YouTube TV offers a competitive channel lineup, it may not be worth the price tag. In addition to its extensive collection of top networks, it has some notable shortcomings. Its cloud DVR is limited to nine months, which is less than the 30-day limit of its competitors. Some users have complained that commercials can annoy them, but it&#8217;s worth it for the variety of shows. However, if you&#8217;re a heavy YouTube TV user, it may be wise to look elsewhere for your favorite channels.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_has_a_cloud-based_DVR\"><\/span>It has a cloud-based DVR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike many other internet-based pay TV services, YouTube TV has a cloud-based DMR. This allows subscribers to record programs on Google&#8217;s servers and access them from any device. Users can also fast-forward through ad breaks on recorded shows. Unlike the services that require a hard drive or DVR, YouTube TV offers unlimited storage and recording hours. Users can also find recorded programs by typing a keyword in the search box, or by using a magnifying glass. These discovery tools help users find programs that they might have missed, as well as a list of programs they&#8217;ve previously recorded.<\/p>\n<p>Another feature of YouTube TV is its cloud-based DVR. This service offers unlimited storage, allowing users to record up to nine months&#8217; worth of TV shows. Users also have access to six separate accounts, each with their own personal DVR storage silo. The cloud-based DVR also allows users to watch as many shows as they want simultaneously. The free version is limited to three simultaneous streams, so you won&#8217;t be able to record too many shows at one time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_has_a_60-frame-per-second_frame_rate\"><\/span>It has a 60-frame-per-second frame rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube TV offers 60-frame-per-second (FPS) channels on supported devices. FPS refers to the number of times the screen refreshes each second, and the higher the number, the smoother the picture will be. While 30 FPS is fine for scripted drama, you might prefer a higher frame rate when watching fast-paced action. While 60 FPS is the preferred rate for streaming television, some devices may not be compatible with it.<\/p>\n<p>Another great feature of YouTube TV is closed captioning. Closed captioning lagged slightly behind the video stream, but seemed to be accurate. Although there is no option to move the text position, subtitles can be customized. YouTube TV also offers audio descriptions of visual and audible events. If you&#8217;re interested in watching a movie or TV show in the comfort of your home, YouTube TV is a great option.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_has_an_ad-free_option\"><\/span>It has an ad-free option<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube TV has a lot to offer for streaming television. The lineup includes nearly 90 channels including local PBS stations, ESPN, CNN, BBC America, and more. If you&#8217;re into sports, the channel lineup includes ESPN, NFL Network, MLB Network, Hallmark Channel, and NBA TV. If you want to avoid the ads and watch only the best shows, you can opt for the ad-free version.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to an ad-free option, YouTube TV offers an extensive library of recorded content. The service also has search features so that you can find content by keyword. Aside from content catalog, YouTube TV also lets you manage subscriptions and billing information, as well as add-on channels. You can also set parental controls for your children, allowing them to watch only shows they have watched. YouTube TV also has family profiles, so everyone can set restrictions based on their needs and preferences.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe width=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3yryzr0KOLM\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" height=\"290\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is YouTube TV a Good Deal? If you&#8217;re looking for a cheap streaming service, YouTube TV might be a good choice. 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