YouTube TV does not include YouTube Music — they are separate subscriptions
YouTube TV is a live TV streaming service. YouTube Music is a music streaming service. They are owned by the same company, but you pay for them separately. If you have YouTube TV, you do not automatically get YouTube Music, and vice versa.
YouTube TV gives you live channels, on-demand shows and movies, and cloud DVR storage. YouTube Music gives you access to millions of songs, playlists, podcasts, and music videos. The two services work independently. You can have one, both, or neither.
The confusion happens because both services use the word "YouTube" and both are Google products. But your YouTube TV login does not unlock YouTube Music, and paying for YouTube Music does not give you YouTube TV channels.
Key Takeaways
- YouTube TV and YouTube Music are two separate services with different costs and different content.
- A YouTube TV subscription does not include access to YouTube Music.
- You can subscribe to YouTube TV alone, YouTube Music alone, or both at the same time.
- YouTube Premium (a third service) includes ad-free YouTube video but does not include YouTube TV or YouTube Music.
What YouTube TV includes
YouTube TV is a cable replacement service. It streams live TV channels including news, sports, entertainment, and local broadcasts. The exact channel list depends on your location and which add-on packages you choose. You also get on-demand access to thousands of shows and movies through the YouTube TV library.
YouTube TV includes unlimited cloud DVR storage, which means you can record programs and keep them as long as you want. You can watch on multiple devices at once, depending on your plan. YouTube TV does not include music streaming.
What YouTube Music includes
YouTube Music is a music streaming service similar to Spotify or Apple Music. It lets you stream songs, create playlists, listen to albums, and discover new music. YouTube Music also includes podcasts and music videos. You can listen on your phone, computer, tablet, or smart speaker.
YouTube Music comes in two versions: a free tier with ads, and a paid tier without ads. The paid version also lets you read music to listen offline and play music in the background while using other apps. YouTube Music does not include live TV channels.
How to get both services if you want them
You can subscribe to YouTube TV and YouTube Music separately using the same Google account. When you sign up for each one, you choose your plan and payment method. Both subscriptions will appear on your Google account and your billing statement.
Some people bundle YouTube TV with other Google services like Google One (cloud storage and other perks) or YouTube Premium (ad-free YouTube videos). But bundling YouTube TV with YouTube Music is not currently offered as a package deal. You pay for each one on its own.
If you already have a YouTube TV account, you can add YouTube Music by going to the YouTube Music website or app and starting a subscription. Your login information will be the same across both services because they use your Google account.
YouTube Premium is a third service — not the same as either
YouTube Premium removes ads from YouTube videos and lets you read videos to watch offline. It does not include YouTube TV or YouTube Music. If you want all three services, you would need to pay for YouTube TV, YouTube Music, and YouTube Premium separately.
Google has not announced plans to bundle all three into a single subscription. Each service remains independent, though they all use your Google account to log in.
Checking what you already have
To see which services you are currently subscribed to, go to myaccount.google.com and click "Subscriptions and services" on the left side. You will see a list of all active subscriptions tied to your Google account, including YouTube TV, YouTube Music, YouTube Premium, and Google One.
You can also check by opening the YouTube TV app or YouTube Music app and looking at your account settings. Each app will show whether you have an active subscription to that specific service.
Canceling one service without affecting the other
If you have both YouTube TV and YouTube Music and want to cancel one, you can do so without losing the other. Go to your Google account subscriptions page, find the service you want to cancel, and click "Cancel subscription." The other service will continue as normal.
Canceling YouTube TV does not cancel YouTube Music, and canceling YouTube Music does not cancel YouTube TV. Each subscription is independent, so you control them separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I cancel YouTube TV, do I lose YouTube Music?
No. YouTube TV and YouTube Music are separate subscriptions. Canceling one does not affect the other. You can cancel YouTube TV and keep YouTube Music running, or vice versa.
Can I use the same Google account for both YouTube TV and YouTube Music?
Yes. Both services use your Google account to log in. You can subscribe to both with the same account, and they will both appear in your account subscriptions list.
Does YouTube Premium include YouTube TV or YouTube Music?
No. YouTube Premium removes ads from YouTube videos and allows offline downloads, but it does not include YouTube TV channels or YouTube Music streaming. All three are separate services.
What if I want to watch live TV and listen to music — do I have to pay for both?
Yes. There is no bundle that combines YouTube TV and YouTube Music. You would need to pay for both subscriptions separately if you want both services.
Can I share my YouTube TV subscription with someone who uses my YouTube Music account?
YouTube TV allows multiple people to watch on the same account (the number depends on your plan), but each person needs their own profile. YouTube Music works the same way. Sharing works at the account level, not the service level.