YouTube TV is packed with entertainment, sports, news and reality TV, making it perfect for households with all viewing interests. And if you’re a new member, you’ll receive a seven-day free trial. This is perfect in that it allows you to test drive the service, see if the interface is easy to use, and whether it’s the right fit for you. All without having to spend a dime on your end.
With a free YouTube TV trial, you can stream popular shows like “Law & Order Special Victims Unit,” the “Late Show with Stephen Cobert,” “Fargo,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” and so much more. Sports fans will also enjoy the service, as you can stream games on ESPN, Fox Sports 1, the CBS Sports Network, the Big Ten Network and your local networks.
Meanwhile, avid news streamers can catch shows like “Anderson Cooper 360,” the “Morning Joe,” “Fox & Friends” and “All in with Chris Hayes.” All told, when you sign up for a free trial, you’ll have access to over 100 channels.
To sign up for a free trial with YouTube, you’ll first need to visit their website’s desktop version. Next, you’ll need to log in via Google to set up your account. If you already have Gmail, you’ll use your existing log in details for that. However, if you don’t have a Google account, follow the prompts to set one up quickly.
From there, you’ll select the base package and any add-ons, such as Max, NBA League Pass, 4K Plus and more. With 4K Plus, stream available content in 4K. It also gives you the ability to download select shows and movies for offline viewing. Finally, follow the prompts to check out. They’ll request a payment method on file but won’t charge it until the free trial expires.
YouTube TV falls in line with what you would expect from other livestreaming providers. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV all offer seven-day trials. Meanwhile, DIRECTV STREAM has a five-day free trial.
If you want to keep the service after your free trial expires, you won’t have to do anything. The platform charges the payment method you have on file. The base package for YouTube TV is $72.99 plus tax and any add-ons you requested. You can also view when YouTube TV charges your card in the future by visiting the desktop version of YouTube TV and clicking on settings.
Canceling YouTube TV requires you to visit their desktop site and log in. From there, click on your name icon located at the top right-hand corner of the screen and choose settings. Under settings, find your plan and click on the manage button. Doing this gives you the option to pause or cancel your account.
Yes, YouTube TV gives you a week to become acclimated to their platform. This is ample time to see if their channel lineup, unlimited recording space and user interface work well for you. And if it doesn’t, simply cancel before the trial expires. In turn, you receive the experience of test-driving one of the better livestreaming platforms without having to spend money.
YouTube TV offers a 30-day free trial on their 4K Plus add-on. Overall, if you sign up for the base package and you’re a new customer, you’ll receive seven days of service for free.
It is easy to cancel YouTube TV. Simply visit the platform’s desktop website, click on your name icon to access settings, and click on the manage button to cancel or pause your membership.
Periodically, YouTube TV offers monthly discounts for new members. Often, this is for the first three months of service. They also offer free trials of add-on services like 4K Plus, NBA League Pass and more.