Uninstalling YouTube TV depends on what device you're using
YouTube TV is a subscription service, not a permanent app on most devices — you can remove it the same way you remove any other app. The steps differ between phones, tablets, smart TVs, and computers, but the process takes less than a minute on any of them. You won't lose your account or settings; you can reinstall the app later and sign back in to the same subscription.
Uninstalling the app does not cancel your YouTube TV subscription. If you want to stop paying for the service, you need to cancel your subscription separately through your account settings or the YouTube TV website. Removing the app just removes it from that one device.
Key Takeaways
- On Android phones and tablets, press and hold the YouTube TV app icon, tap "Uninstall," and confirm the removal.
- On iPhones and iPads, swipe left on the app icon from the home screen, tap the trash icon, and confirm deletion.
- On smart TVs, go to your device's app store or settings menu, find YouTube TV, and select "Uninstall" or "Remove."
- Uninstalling the app does not cancel your subscription — you must cancel through your account settings separately if you want to stop paying.
- You can reinstall the app at any time and sign back into the same account without losing your saved shows or preferences.
Removing YouTube TV from Android phones and tablets
On Android, the fastest way is to press and hold the YouTube TV app icon on your home screen until a menu appears. Tap "Uninstall" from the options that pop up, then confirm by tapping "OK" or "Uninstall" again when the system asks if you're sure.
If you can't find the app on your home screen, open the Google Play Store, search for "YouTube TV," and tap your profile icon in the top right corner. Select "Manage my apps and games," find YouTube TV in the list, and tap "Uninstall." The Play Store will remove it from your device.
Removing YouTube TV from iPhones and iPads
On iOS, go to your home screen and find the YouTube TV app icon. Press and hold it until a menu appears, then tap "Remove App." A second menu will ask if you want to remove it from your home screen only or delete it entirely — select "Delete App" to remove it completely.
Alternatively, open the App Store, tap your profile icon in the top right corner, search for "YouTube TV," and tap the cloud icon with a downward arrow next to the app name. This will remove it from your device. Either method takes about 10 seconds.
Removing YouTube TV from smart TVs and streaming devices
On most smart TVs, go to your home screen and find the YouTube TV app. Highlight it, then press and hold the select button (or the button marked with a menu icon) on your remote. A menu should appear with an "Uninstall," "Remove," or "Delete" option — select it and confirm.
The exact steps vary by TV brand. On Samsung TVs, go to "Apps," find YouTube TV, press the menu button on your remote, and select "Delete." On LG TVs, highlight the app and press the red button on your remote. On Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Google TV, highlight the app, press the options button, and select "Remove" or "Uninstall." Check your TV's manual if you're unsure which button opens the app menu.
Removing YouTube TV from computers and web browsers
YouTube TV is a web app, not a downloadable program, so there's nothing to uninstall from Windows or Mac computers. If you want to remove it from your browser, you can delete your browsing history and cookies, but this isn't necessary — straightforward closing the browser window removes it from your screen.
If you saved a shortcut to YouTube TV on your desktop, right-click it and select "Delete" or "Move to Trash." If you bookmarked it in your browser, right-click the bookmark and select "Delete" or "Remove." These steps remove the shortcut or bookmark, not the service itself.
Canceling your YouTube TV subscription if you no longer want it
Uninstalling the app does not stop your subscription charges. To cancel YouTube TV entirely, go to tv.youtube.com on any web browser, sign into your account, and click your profile icon in the top right corner. Select "Settings," then scroll down to "Membership" and click "Manage Membership." You'll see a button that says "Cancel Membership" — click it and follow the prompts to confirm.
YouTube TV will ask if you want to pause your membership instead of canceling it. Pausing stops your charges for up to three months without losing your saved shows or settings. If you choose to cancel completely, your access ends when ready, but you can resubscribe at any time. The cancellation takes effect right away; you won't be charged again.
What happens to your saved shows and preferences after uninstalling
Uninstalling the app does not delete your library, watch history, or saved shows. All of that information is stored in your YouTube TV account, not on the device itself. When you reinstall the app and sign back in, everything will be exactly where you left it.
If you cancel your subscription, you lose access to live TV and your library when ready, but YouTube TV keeps your account data for 12 months. If you resubscribe within that time, your saved shows and preferences will still be there. After 12 months of inactivity, YouTube TV may delete your account data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does uninstalling YouTube TV cancel my subscription?
No. Uninstalling the app only removes it from that device. Your subscription continues, and you'll keep being charged. To stop charges, you must cancel your subscription through your account settings on tv.youtube.com.
Can I reinstall YouTube TV after uninstalling it?
Yes. You can reinstall the app at any time from your device's app store. Sign back into your account, and all your saved shows, watch history, and preferences will be there.
What if I uninstall YouTube TV from one device but want to keep it on another?
Uninstalling from one device does not affect other devices. Your subscription works on all your devices at once, so you can remove the app from your phone but keep it on your TV without any problems.
How do I know if YouTube TV is completely removed from my device?
The app icon should no longer appear on your home screen or in your app list. If you're unsure, search for "YouTube TV" in your device's app store — if it shows a read button instead of an uninstall button, it's been removed.
Can I pause my YouTube TV subscription instead of canceling it?
Yes. When you go to cancel your membership on tv.youtube.com, YouTube TV offers the option to pause for up to three months. This stops your charges without losing your saved shows or account data.