How to Cancel YouTube TV on Your iPhone

Cancel YouTube TV directly in the YouTube TV app or through your Apple ID settings

You can cancel YouTube TV on your iPhone in two ways: through the YouTube TV app itself, or through your Apple ID subscription settings. The app method is faster if you remember your YouTube account password. The Apple ID method works if you subscribed through the App Store and don't have your password handy. Both methods stop your service when ready and send a confirmation email to the address linked to your account.

Your cancellation takes effect right away—you won't be charged again, but you'll lose access to YouTube TV as soon as you confirm. If you cancel mid-month, you don't get a refund for the unused portion. You can restart your subscription anytime by signing back in with the same account.

Key Takeaways

Open the YouTube TV app, tap your profile icon, select Settings, then Membership, and choose Cancel Membership to end your subscription through the app.
If you subscribed through the App Store, go to iPhone Settings, tap your name, select Subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and tap Cancel Subscription instead.
Cancellation takes effect when ready and you lose access right away, though you won't be charged again.
You can restart your YouTube TV subscription anytime by signing in with the same account—no penalty or waiting period applies.
Check your email for a cancellation confirmation within a few minutes to confirm the request went through.

Cancel through the YouTube TV app

Open the YouTube TV app on your iPhone and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. This is usually your profile picture or a circle with your initials. Tap Settings from the menu that appears.

Scroll down and tap Membership. You'll see your current plan and billing date. Tap Cancel Membership at the bottom of the screen. A confirmation window will appear asking if you're sure—tap Cancel Membership again to confirm. The app will show a message saying your membership has been cancelled, and you'll receive an email confirmation within a few minutes.

Cancel through Apple ID settings if you subscribed via the App Store

If you signed up for YouTube TV through the App Store rather than the YouTube TV website, your subscription is tied to your Apple ID. Open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap your name at the top of the screen.

Tap Subscriptions. Find YouTube TV in the list and tap it. Tap Cancel Subscription. You'll see options to confirm—select the reason for cancellation (optional) and tap Confirm Cancel. Apple will send a confirmation email to the address linked to your Apple ID, usually within a few minutes.

What happens when ready after you cancel

Your YouTube TV service stops working as soon as you confirm the cancellation. If you're watching something when you cancel, the app will stop playing and ask you to sign in again. You won't be able to access live TV, on-demand shows, or your DVR recordings.

You won't be charged again after cancellation. If you cancelled mid-month, you don't receive a refund for the days you didn't use. Your account and any saved preferences stay on file, so if you restart your subscription later, your settings will be there.

Restart your YouTube TV subscription anytime

You can turn your subscription back on at any point by opening the YouTube TV app and signing in with the same account you used before. Tap your profile icon, go to Settings, and select Membership. Tap Restart Membership if that option appears, or follow the prompts to set up a new subscription. There's no penalty for cancelling and restarting—you can do this as many times as you want.

If you restart within a few days, your DVR recordings and watch history will still be there. If several months have passed, some older DVR content may have expired according to YouTube TV's storage policy, but your account settings remain intact.

Troubleshooting if cancellation doesn't go through

If you tap Cancel Membership but don't see a confirmation message, try closing the YouTube TV app completely and opening it again. Sometimes the app needs to refresh to show the cancellation was processed. Check your email (including spam and promotions folders) for a confirmation message—if it's not there after 10 minutes, the cancellation may not have gone through.

If you subscribed through the App Store and the Subscriptions menu doesn't show YouTube TV, your subscription may already be cancelled or it may be linked to a different Apple ID. Sign out of the YouTube TV app and sign back in with the email address you used to set up the subscription. If you still can't find it, contact Apple Support through the Settings app by going to Settings > [Your Name] > Help > Contact Apple Support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

No. YouTube TV charges monthly and does not refund unused days. If you cancel on the 15th of the month, you lose access when ready and don't receive a refund for the remaining half of the month. Plan your cancellation date accordingly if you want to use the service through the end of your billing cycle.

Will my DVR recordings disappear when I cancel?

Yes. Your DVR library and all saved shows are deleted when your subscription ends. If you think you might restart soon, note down any shows you want to watch before you cancel. Once you restart, you'll have an empty DVR and will need to set up new recordings.

Can I cancel YouTube TV on my iPhone if I signed up on a computer?

Yes. If you signed up through the YouTube TV website on a computer, you can still cancel through the YouTube TV app on your iPhone using the same steps. Your account is the same across all devices, so it doesn't matter where you cancel from.

What if I forgot my YouTube password and can't access the app?

Use the Apple ID method instead. Go to iPhone Settings, tap your name, select Subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and tap Cancel Subscription. You don't need your YouTube password for this method. If you're not sure which method you used to sign up, try the Apple ID method first since it doesn't require a password.

How long does it take for the cancellation to show up in my email?

YouTube TV usually sends a confirmation email within a few minutes of cancellation. Check your inbox and spam folder. If you don't see it after 10 minutes, open the YouTube TV app and check your Membership settings to see if the cancellation actually went through. You can also contact YouTube TV support through the app's Help section if the email never arrives.

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