Quick Summary

Step-by-Step Cancellation Methods

Method 1: YouTube TV Mobile App (Recommended)

1. Open the YouTube TV app
2. Tap your profile picture in top right
3. Select Settings
4. Tap Membership
5. Choose Pause or cancel membership
6. Select Cancel membership
7. Choose reason and confirm cancellation

Method 2: YouTube TV Website

1. Go to tv.youtube.com/settings/membership
2. Sign in to your account
3. Click your profile picture
4. Select Settings
5. Click Membership in left menu
6. Click Pause or cancel membership
7. Select Cancel and confirm

Method 3: Google Play Store (Android)

1. Open Google Play Store
2. Tap your profile and go to Payments & subscriptions
3. Select Subscriptions
4. Find YouTube TV and tap Cancel subscription
5. Follow the cancellation prompts

Method 4: Apple App Store (iOS)

1. Open iPhone Settings
2. Tap your Apple ID at the top
3. Select Subscriptions
4. Find YouTube TV and tap Cancel Subscription
5. Confirm cancellation

Method 5: Contact Support

• Visit support.google.com/youtubetv
• Use live chat support (available 24/7)
• Request subscription cancellation
• Provide account email for verification

Important Information

YouTube TV Pricing

• Base Plan: $72.99/month - 100+ channels, 3 streams
• 4K Plus: +$9.99/month - 4K content, unlimited streams at home
• Family sharing: Up to 6 family members included
• Add-ons: Premium channels like HBO Max, Showtime, Starz

Pause vs Cancel Options

• Pause: Suspend service for up to 6 months, resume anytime
• Cancel: End subscription permanently, must resubscribe to resume
• Pause benefits: Keep recordings for resume, no billing during pause

What Happens After Cancellation

• Live TV access ends at subscription expiration
• Cloud DVR recordings are deleted after a few days
• Account settings and preferences are preserved
• Add-on subscriptions also cancel automatically

Refund Policy

• No refunds for unused time in current billing cycle
• Service continues until end of paid period
• Free trial: Cancel before trial ends to avoid charges
• Billing errors: Contact support for resolution

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

• DVR recordings: Download important recordings before canceling
• Family members: Inform family that service will end
• Add-ons: Premium channel subscriptions cancel with base service
• Multiple Google accounts: Verify you're canceling the correct subscription

Timeline

• Immediate: Cancellation confirmed, service continues
• End of billing cycle: Live TV access ends
• DVR deletion: Recordings deleted within a few days
• Reactivation: Can resubscribe anytime, but recordings won't return

Alternative Options

• Pause subscription: Take a break without losing settings
• Downgrade add-ons: Cancel premium channels but keep base service
• Alternative services: Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, FuboTV, DirecTV Stream
• Antenna + streaming: Combine free over-the-air TV with Netflix/Hulu