Cancel YouTube TV directly from the Roku app

You can cancel YouTube TV without leaving your Roku device. Open the YouTube TV app, go to your account settings, and select the option to cancel your membership. The process takes about two minutes and stops your subscription when ready — you will lose access to live TV and on-demand content as soon as you confirm the cancellation.

If you have a free trial active, cancelling before the trial ends prevents any charge. If you are mid-billing cycle, your access continues until the end of that period, even though the subscription is cancelled. YouTube TV does not offer refunds for partial months.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel YouTube TV through the Roku app itself by navigating to account settings and selecting the cancel option.
  • Cancellation takes effect when ready, but if you are in the middle of a billing cycle, you keep access until that cycle ends.
  • If you cannot cancel through the app, you can cancel through your Google Account on a computer or phone instead.
  • YouTube TV does not charge a cancellation fee, but it also does not refund unused portions of your current billing period.

Step-by-step cancellation through Roku

Start by opening the YouTube TV app on your Roku device. Navigate to your profile icon in the top right corner of the screen and select it. From the menu that appears, choose "Settings" or "Account".

Look for an option labeled "Membership" or "Subscription" — the exact wording varies slightly depending on your Roku model and YouTube TV app version. Select that option, then find and select "Cancel membership" or "Cancel subscription". YouTube TV will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may show you a brief survey about why you are leaving. Complete the confirmation, and your subscription is cancelled.

Cancel through your Google Account instead

If the cancellation option does not appear in the Roku app, or if you prefer to cancel from a computer or phone, you can cancel through your Google Account. Go to myaccount.google.com on any web browser, sign in with the Google Account linked to your YouTube TV subscription, and select "Payments & subscriptions" from the left menu.

Find YouTube TV in the list of active subscriptions and select it. Choose "Cancel subscription" and confirm. This method works regardless of which device you use to watch YouTube TV — cancelling through Google stops the subscription across all devices, including your Roku.

What happens to your account after cancellation

Once you cancel, your YouTube TV membership ends at the conclusion of your current billing period. You can still watch YouTube TV during that time. After the billing period ends, you lose access to all YouTube TV features: live channels, on-demand shows, cloud DVR storage, and any saved recordings are no longer available.

Your Google Account itself remains active, and you can resubscribe to YouTube TV at any time. YouTube TV does not delete your account or your viewing history when you cancel. If you resubscribe later, your saved shows and preferences may still be there, though YouTube TV does not may provide this.

Pausing your subscription instead of cancelling

YouTube TV does not offer a formal pause feature, but you have an alternative: you can cancel and resubscribe later without penalty. There is no waiting period or reactivation fee. If you think you might return to YouTube TV in a few months, cancelling now and resubscribing when you are ready costs nothing extra.

If you are cancelling because of cost, check whether YouTube TV offers any promotional rates for returning customers. Rates and promotions change frequently, so it is worth checking the YouTube TV website or app before you resubscribe.

Troubleshooting if cancellation does not work

If the cancellation button does not appear in the Roku app, try updating the app first. Go to the Roku home screen, navigate to "My Channels", find YouTube TV, and select "Check for updates". Restart the app after updating and try cancelling again.

If the button still does not appear, use the Google Account method instead — cancelling through myaccount.google.com is the most reliable route and works even if the Roku app has a glitch. You can also contact YouTube TV support through the app or through your Google Account if you encounter an error message during cancellation.

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 current billing period. If you cancel on the 15th of a month and your billing cycle runs through the 30th, you keep access through the 30th but do not receive a refund for those final 15 days.

Can I cancel YouTube TV on Roku if I signed up on a different device?

Yes. You can cancel through the Roku app or through your Google Account on any device. The subscription is tied to your Google Account, not to the device you use to watch, so cancelling on Roku stops the subscription everywhere.

What if I have a family plan — does cancelling affect other people on the plan?

If you are the account owner, cancelling stops YouTube TV for everyone on the family plan. If you are a family member but not the owner, you cannot cancel the plan yourself — only the account owner can. Contact the owner and ask them to cancel if you want to leave.

How long does it take for YouTube TV to stop working after I cancel?

You lose access at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready. If your cycle ends on the 30th and you cancel on the 20th, you can still watch until the 30th. After that date, the app will not let you watch live or on-demand content.