Channel 45 on YouTube TV depends on your location and local broadcast setup
Channel 45 is not a national channel on YouTube TV — it is a local or regional station, and whether you can watch it depends on where you live. YouTube TV carries local broadcast channels (ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox) in most markets, but the channel numbers vary by city. In some areas, channel 45 might be a PBS station, a Telemundo affiliate, or a smaller local broadcaster. In others, it may not be available through YouTube TV at all.
The first step is to check what channel 45 actually broadcasts in your area, then confirm whether YouTube TV carries it in your market. You can do this directly in the YouTube TV app or on the website without needing to search blindly.
Key Takeaways
- Channel 45 is a local station, and YouTube TV's channel lineup changes by city, so you must check your specific market to see if it is available.
- Open the YouTube TV app or website, go to the guide or search, and type the channel number or station name to see if it appears in your area.
- If channel 45 does not show up in YouTube TV, it may not be part of your local lineup, and you may need an antenna or a different streaming service to watch it.
- YouTube TV's local channel availability depends on your home location setting, so make sure your account is set to the correct city or region.
Check your YouTube TV channel guide for channel 45
Open the YouTube TV app on your phone, tablet, or computer, or go to tv.youtube.com in a browser. On the home screen, look for the Guide button or tab — this shows all channels available in your area. Scroll through the list or use the search box at the top to type "45" or the station name (for example, "PBS" or "Telemundo") to see if it appears.
If channel 45 shows up in the guide, it is part of your YouTube TV lineup and you can watch it when ready by clicking or tapping on it. If it does not appear after searching, YouTube TV does not carry that channel in your market, and you will need to explore other options.
Confirm your home location is set correctly
YouTube TV uses your home location to determine which local channels are available to you. If your location setting is wrong, you may not see channels that are actually broadcast in your area. Go to your YouTube TV account settings by clicking your profile picture in the top right corner, then select Settings.
Look for Location or Home Location and make sure it matches your actual city or region. If it is set to a different city, update it to your correct location, then go back to the guide and search for channel 45 again. It may now appear in your lineup.
Search by station name if the channel number does not work
Some local stations are listed by their call letters or network name rather than by channel number. If searching for "45" does not show results, try searching for the station's name instead. For example, if channel 45 is a PBS affiliate, search for "PBS"; if it is Telemundo, search for "Telemundo."
You can also look up what channel 45 broadcasts in your city using a quick online search — type "channel 45 [your city]" — and then search YouTube TV by that station's name. This often works faster than guessing the channel number.
What to do if channel 45 is not available on YouTube TV
If channel 45 does not appear in your YouTube TV guide after checking your location and searching by name, YouTube TV does not carry it in your market. This happens with smaller local stations, independent broadcasters, or channels that have not negotiated carriage agreements with YouTube TV.
Your options are to use an over-the-air antenna if the station broadcasts locally, check whether another streaming service carries it (Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, or FuboTV sometimes have different local lineups), or contact the station directly to ask where you can watch online. Many local stations stream their content on their own websites or apps.
Watch channel 45 on the YouTube TV app or website
Once you have found channel 45 in your guide, watching it is straightforward. Click or tap the channel to open it, and the live stream will begin playing. You can watch on any device where you have YouTube TV installed — your phone, tablet, smart TV, or computer.
You can also add channel 45 to your Favorites to make it easier to find next time. In the guide, long-press or right-click the channel and select Add to Favorites. It will then appear at the top of your guide for quick access.
Record channel 45 programs if you cannot watch live
YouTube TV includes unlimited cloud recording at no extra cost. When you find a program on channel 45 that you want to watch later, click the Record button on the program details page or in the guide. The episode will be saved to your Library for up to nine months, and you can watch it whenever you want.
You can also set up a Series Recording to automatically record all new episodes of a show on channel 45. Open the show's page, select Record Series, and YouTube TV will add each new episode to your library as it airs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does channel 45 not show up in my YouTube TV guide?
YouTube TV carries different local channels depending on your city. If channel 45 does not appear, either YouTube TV does not have a carriage agreement with that station in your area, or your home location is set incorrectly. Check your location settings first, then search by the station's name instead of the number. If it still does not appear, the station is not part of your local lineup.
Can I watch channel 45 on YouTube TV if I travel?
YouTube TV's local channels are tied to your home location, not your current location. If you travel, you can still watch your home market's local channels, including channel 45 if it is available in your area. However, you cannot watch a different city's local channels while traveling.
Does YouTube TV charge extra to watch local channels?
No. Local channels are included in your YouTube TV subscription at no extra cost. You pay one monthly fee for the entire service, which includes all available local channels in your market plus national cable channels and streaming apps.
What if I want to watch channel 45 but YouTube TV does not carry it?
Check whether the station streams on its own website or app — many local broadcasters offer free streaming. You can also use an over-the-air antenna if the station broadcasts locally, or look for the program on another streaming service like Hulu with Live TV or FuboTV, which may have different local channel agreements.