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[EYLive]

https://youtube.googleblog.com/2017/02/finally-live-tv-made-for-you.html

Finally, live TV made for you



Tuesday, February 28, 2017



There’s no question that people love TV, from live sports to breaking news to sitcoms and dramas. But the truth is, there are a lot of limitations in how to watch TV today. Unlike online video, people can't watch TV when they want, on any screen and on their terms, without commitments. Consumers have made it clear that they want live TV without all the hassle. They don’t want to worry about their DVR filling up. They don't want to miss a great game or their favorite show because they’re on the go. They tell us they want TV to be more like YouTube.
Well, we’ve got some good news! We’re bringing the best of the YouTube experience to live TV. To do this, we’ve worked closely with our network and affiliate partners to evolve TV for the way we watch today.
Meet YouTube TV. It’s live TV designed for the YouTube generation—those who want to watch what they want, when they want, how they want, without commitments.
Here’s what YouTube TV offers:

• Live TV streaming from ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, regional sports networks and dozens of popular cable networks. YouTube TV gives you the best of live TV, from must-see broadcast shows like “Empire,” “The Voice,” “The Big Bang Theory” and “Scandal,” to the live sports you want. YouTube TV includes major sports networks like ESPN and regional sports networks like Fox Sports Networks and Comcast SportsNet, so you can watch your favorite NBA or MLB teams. We’ve also partnered with local TV stations, so you’ll also get sports and local news based on where you live. And YouTube TV offers dozens of additional cable channels, so you won’t miss out on the latest news from MSNBC or Fox News, popular shows and movies from USA or FX, kids programming from the Disney Channel or Sprout, or reality TV from E! or Bravo. You can also add Showtime, or Fox Soccer Plus to your networks for an additional charge. In total, YouTube TV gives you access to more than 40 networks, listed below.
  
• A cloud DVR, with no storage limits. With YouTube TV, you’ll be able to record live TV and never run out of storage. Your cloud DVR can record as many shows as you want, simultaneously, without using precious data or space on your phone and we’ll store each of your recordings for nine months.
  
• A service that works great on all your screens. You can watch YouTube TV on any screen—mobile, tablet or computer—and you can easily stream to your TV with a Google Chromecast or Chromecast built-in TV. YouTube TV works on both Android and iOS. And your cloud DVR goes with you, so you can stream your recordings on any device, whenever and wherever you want.
  
• YouTube Red Originals. With a YouTube TV membership, you can watch all of our YouTube Red Original series and movies right on the new YouTube TV app.
  
• Six accounts, one price. Every YouTube TV membership comes with six accounts, each with its own unique recommendations and personal DVR with no storage limits. You can watch up to three concurrent streams at a time.
  
• Half the cost of cable with zero commitments. A YouTube TV membership is only $35 a month and there are no commitments—you can cancel anytime.
  

YouTube TV will be available soon in the largest U.S. markets and will quickly expand to cover more cities across the country. Visit tv.youtube.com and sign up to find out when we’ll launch in your market.
With so much great content available on TV, we’re thrilled to build an experience that lets you enjoy it as easily as you watch YouTube. We can't wait for you to tune in

I'm pretty excited about this. Depending on what their final network/channel lineup looks like it could be better than DirectTVNow since it has unlimited cloud DVR and can connect 6 accounts for the same base price.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Black Dot

Interested in seeing where this goes.

 

[TheAristocrat]

Could be huge. Really like YouTube's play here.

 

[mquinnjr]

If they can get CSN Philly in the Philadelphia market, would definitely get a trial and give it a spin.

 

[RC94]

 

[Hawks64]

Interesting

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Interesting 

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

Signed up for info as it becomes available.   $35 is a bit steep for basic channels but the no limit cloud DVR and multiple accounts are nice.    

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

Actually, what's to prevent 3 households from splitting an account here?  $35 is a lot (in the cord cutting price scheme) but unlimited DVR 2 accounts for $12?  I'm all over that.    Line forms here for buddy accounts.  

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Not the greatest lineup for $35 compared to DTVNow/Vue. If/when get Viacom/Turner onboard, I'd definitely subscribe over the others given use YouTube app more than any.

 

[Galileo]

 

[EYLive]

Actually, what's to prevent 3 households from splitting an account here?  $35 is a lot (in the cord cutting price scheme) but unlimited DVR 2 accounts for $12?  I'm all over that.    Line forms here for buddy accounts.  

Indeed, $6 a month per account is a win.

 

[Ted Stickles]

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Is this pretty much the same as Vue?

 

[EYLive]

I just got an email that YouTubeTV is up and running and the first month trial is free. Anyone jumping into this?

 

[EYLive]

Is this pretty much the same as Vue?

Seems similar, but with fewer channels than Vue in their lineup.

 

[El Floppo]

 

 

[Rich Conway]

Got the e-mail today as well.  Still not a whole lot of info out there about it, but it looks pretty good.  Missing a few critical channels, though, such as TBS and TNT.

Anyone know if we'll be able to watch this via Amazon Fire Stick?

 

[DaVinci]

I just got an email that YouTubeTV is up and running and the first month trial is free. Anyone jumping into this?

I just got an email saying it's not yet available in my area.