Cancel YouTube TV Through Your Account Settings

You can cancel your YouTube TV subscription by going to your account settings on any device where you're signed in. Open YouTube TV, select your profile icon in the top right corner, and choose "Settings." From there, find "Membership" or "Billing" (the exact name varies by device), and you'll see an option to cancel. The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, so you won't lose access mid-month.

If you're canceling on a phone or tablet, the steps are the same: profile icon, Settings, then Membership. On a computer, you can also visit tv.youtube.com, sign in, and navigate to Settings directly from there. The process takes less than two minutes once you're in the right menu.

Your subscription will remain active until the last day of your billing period. YouTube TV will send you a confirmation email once the cancellation is processed, so check your inbox to verify it went through. If you don't receive a confirmation within a few hours, try canceling again or contact YouTube TV support.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through your profile icon, then Settings, then Membership or Billing—the exact menu name depends on your device.
  • Your subscription stays active through the end of your current billing cycle, even after you cancel.
  • YouTube TV sends a confirmation email when cancellation is complete; if you don't receive one, the cancellation may not have gone through.
  • If you cancel through a third-party platform like Apple or Google Play, you must cancel through that platform instead of YouTube TV's settings.
  • You can restart your subscription at any time by signing back in and selecting "Resume membership."

Canceling a Subscription Purchased Through Apple or Google Play

If you signed up for YouTube TV through Apple (on iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV) or through Google Play (on Android phones or tablets), you must cancel through that platform, not through YouTube TV's settings. Canceling in YouTube TV's settings won't work if you subscribed this way.

For Apple subscriptions, go to Settings on your device, tap your name at the top, select "Subscriptions," find YouTube TV, and tap "Cancel Subscription." On a Mac, open System Settings, click your name, then Subscriptions, and cancel from there. On Apple TV, go to Settings, select your profile, Subscriptions, then YouTube TV, and cancel.

For Google Play subscriptions, open the Google Play app on your Android device, tap your profile icon, select "Payments and subscriptions," then "Subscriptions," find YouTube TV, and tap "Cancel subscription." You can also manage this through a web browser at play.google.com by signing in, going to your account, and finding the subscription section.

What Happens After You Cancel

Once you cancel, you keep full access to YouTube TV until 11:59 p.m. on the last day of your billing cycle. If your billing date is the 15th of each month and you cancel on the 5th, you'll have service through the 14th. After that date, you won't be able to sign in or watch anything on YouTube TV.

Any recordings you made will be deleted once your subscription ends. If you want to save anything, read it or take screenshots before your final day of access. YouTube TV does not refund partial months, so canceling mid-cycle means you lose the unused portion of that payment.

Your login information and viewing history remain stored for a limited time. If you restart your subscription later, some of your preferences may still be there, though this is not may provide. YouTube TV does not hold your data indefinitely after cancellation.

Restarting Your Subscription Later

You can restart YouTube TV at any time by signing back in with the same account you used before. Select "Resume membership" or "Restart subscription" when prompted. Your billing will resume on the date you restart, and you'll be charged for a full month from that point forward.

If you restart within a few months of canceling, some of your saved shows and preferences may still be there. However, YouTube TV does not may provide that your data persists after cancellation, so don't count on it. Your channel list and DVR recordings are not preserved after you cancel.

Troubleshooting If You Can't Cancel

If you don't see a "Cancel" option in your Settings menu, check whether you subscribed through a third-party platform. YouTube TV's own settings won't show a cancel button if you signed up through Apple, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, or another service. In that case, you must cancel through the platform where you subscribed.

If you subscribed directly through YouTube TV but still can't find the cancel option, try signing out and signing back in. Sometimes the menu doesn't load properly on the first try. If that doesn't work, try a different device—the option may appear on a computer when it doesn't on your phone.

If you've tried multiple devices and still can't cancel, contact YouTube TV support through the Help Center at support.google.com/youtubetv. You can also reach support through the YouTube TV app by going to Settings and selecting "Help & feedback." Support can cancel your subscription manually if the self-service option isn't working.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel in the middle of my billing cycle?

No. YouTube TV does not refund unused portions of your subscription. If you cancel on the 5th and your billing cycle runs through the 15th, you lose access to the remaining 10 days without a refund. You keep full access until the end of your cycle, but you won't receive money back.

Will my DVR recordings disappear when I cancel?

Yes. Any shows or events you recorded will be deleted once your subscription ends. If you want to keep any recordings, you need to read them or save them before your final day of access. YouTube TV does not preserve recordings after cancellation.

Can I cancel and restart the same day?

You can cancel and restart on the same day, but your new billing cycle will begin when ready. You'll be charged for a full month from the restart date, not from your original billing date. There's no way to pause YouTube TV or delay your next charge.

What if I subscribed through YouTube TV but my payment method is through Apple or Google?

If you signed up directly on YouTube TV's website or app and your payment method happens to be an Apple or Google account, you still cancel through YouTube TV's settings, not through Apple or Google. The platform where you created the account is what matters, not where the payment comes from.

How long does it take for the cancellation to go into effect?

The cancellation is when ready, but your access continues through the end of your billing cycle. You'll receive a confirmation email within a few hours. If you don't see the confirmation, the cancellation may not have processed, and you should try again.