Are you a YouTube TV subscriber who needs to cancel or pause their subscription? If so, you might be wondering how long you can pause live TV on YouTube TV before you lose access to your account and your recordings. Here are some things to keep in mind.
First off, if you want to cancel or pause your YouTube TV membership, you can’t do it from your TV set. Instead, log in from the website at tv.youtube.com, go to settings, and click “membership.” When you select “manage,” you’ll see the option to pause or cancel your membership.
If you know that you will not be returning to YouTube TV, select “cancel.” After doing so, you will have access to your account until the end of the payment period, which is listed right on the membership screen. However, if you cancel during a free trial period, you will lose access immediately.
If you plan to return to YouTube TV or are even considering it, choose the “pause” option. You can pause anywhere from 4 to 24 weeks, and the pause takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle. The advantage with pausing is that your previous recordings will be saved, although they’re still subject to the nine-month expiration date. During the pause, no new programs will be recorded. If you choose to pause, set a calendar reminder for the date that your service resumes, because at that point, you’ll be billed at the current monthly rate. Remember, you can always change your mind and resume service before the date that you set.
However, understand the trade-off when you cancel or pause a YouTube TV membership. You will be giving up any special offers or discounts, and the Gmail associated with your account may not be eligible for new customer offers again.
If you have any questions about cancelling YouTube TV, you can contact YouTube TV customer support. They are available by phone and by chat.