How to Add Users to YouTube TV

One of the best things about a YouTube TV subscription is that it offers you the chance to share your account with up to five other users. These can be your friends, family, or colleagues at work.

In this article, we’re going to show you how to add users to your YouTube TV account, and also how to remove them.

What Is YouTube TV?

YouTube TV is a live streaming service that offers a wide range of channels. Launched by Google in 2017, YouTube TV offers a competitive solution for anyone looking to cut the cord and ditch traditional cable and satellite services.

You can watch YouTube TV on your phone, tablet, PC, and other devices by simply signing into your account.

Why Is YouTube TV so Popular?

Although YouTube TV is the latest to join an already packed deck of livestreaming service providers, it comes with a number of features that make it stand out:

• It’s the only streaming service that comes with noncommercial educational content.
• It offers competitive subscription packages with a great channel lineup.
•  It covers a large market, spanning more than 210 regions in North America.
• It’s available on a wide range of devices, including Sony, Samsung LG, TCL, Xbox One, Android, iOS, and Hisense.
• It offers unlimited cloud DVR for up to nine months.
• It integrates with a wide range of audio speakers including Amazon’s Echo, Google Home, and Google Mini.
• It comes with a fluid user interface that remains consistent across devices.
• It offers more sports channels than most competitors, making it a favorite among sports enthusiasts.

How to Sign Up for YouTube TV

You can sign up for YouTube TV in a few simple steps. What’s more, there’s a free trial, so you can buy yourself some time before committing your money for the long-term. To sign up:

1. Visit YouTube.
2. In the top right corner, select “Try it Free.”
3. Provide the account you want to use for YouTube TV. If you have multiple Google accounts, you’ll be prompted to choose which one to use.
4. A new page will launch showing a list of all the channels you’re about to subscribe to
5. Select “Next.”
6. Another new page will launch showing all add-on channels and the corresponding monthly fee. To subscribe to a channel, simply check the pricing circle next to it.
7. Provide your billing information and select “Buy.”

How to Share YouTube TV with Others

You can share your YouTube TV subscription with up to five other users of your choice. Before sharing, first ensure that your subscription payment is up-to-date. The sharing process itself is straightforward. You simply have to sign into your account, navigate to “Settings,” and select “Family sharing.” You’ll then be prompted to provide email addresses or phone numbers of the people you’d like to share your subscription with.

How to Add Users to YouTube TV

To add users to YouTube TV, you must have an active subscription.

1. Visit the YouTube website and enter your credentials to sign in to your account.
2. In the top right corner of your account, click on your profile picture.
3. Click on “Settings.”
   
4. Select “Family Sharing.”
   
5. Click on “Set Up.”
   
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a family group. After filling in all the required information, you’ll get an invitation link that you can share with anyone.
7. To become a new user, your friends and family need to accept the invitation received via email.

To remove a user:

1. Visit the YouTube website and sign into your account.
2. In the top right corner of your account, click on your profile picture.
3. Click on “Settings.”
4. Select “Family Sharing.”
5. Click on “Manage.”
6. Click on the user you’d like to remove and select “Remove Member.”

How to Add Accounts to YouTube TV

To add accounts to your YouTube TV, you’ll need to set up a family group and then invite the people you want to add via email or phone. Here’s how to do it:

1. In a web browser such as Chrome or Mozilla, visit the YouTube website and sign in to your account.
2. In the top right corner of your account, click on your account avatar.
3. From the resulting drop-down menu, click on “Settings.”
4. On the Settings menu, select “Family Sharing.”
   
5. On the left side of the Family Sharing sub-menu, click on “Set Up.”
6. Enter the details of the accounts you’d like to add.
7. Click on “Invite Family Members” to send an invitation to all the new members of the group.
8. When a new member of the group receives an invitation, they’ll need to click on the link to accept the invitation. You’ll also get an email notification once a group member has accepted an invite.

The good thing about adding accounts to YouTube TV is that all new members can create and build their personal albums along with their favorite channels. That means that even if membership is shared, individual accounts come with some privacy benefits and a member’s watch history stays private.

If an invitation expires, you can re-send another one by opening the profile of each intended recipient.

How to Add Accounts to Your YouTube TV Subscription

YouTube TV’s family group feature allows you to add up to five accounts to your subscription. Here’s how it’s done:

1. Visit the YouTube website and sign in to your account.
2. In the top right corner of your account, click on your account’s avatar.
3. Select “Settings.”
4. Click on “Family Sharing.”
5. Click on “Set Up.”
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a family group.
7. Send members an email invitation. To join the group, your friends and family need to accept the invitation.

How to Delete a Family Group on YouTube TV

1. Visit the YouTube website and sign into your account.
2. In the top right corner of your account, click on your profile picture.
3. Click on “Settings.”
4. Select “Family Sharing.”
5. Click on “Manage.”
6. Click on “Delete Family Group.”
7. You’ll be prompted to enter your password to confirm the deletion. Once you’ve done so, the family group disappears immediately.

It’s important to note that following the deletion of a family group, you can only create one more group in the next 12 months. As such, it’s important to select the members you want to add to the group with great care. Also, you should avoid the “Delete” bottom as much as possible. The best thing is to remove any unwanted users one at a time.

Additional FAQs

Can You Share Your YouTube TV Account?

Yes. You can share your YouTube TV account with up to five other users at no extra cost. And the best thing about it is that your viewing history, preferences, and DVR won’t be shared with the new users.

How Do You Sign Up on YouTube TV?

To sign up, simply visit YouTube and follow the on-screen instructions. You will need:

• A Google account

• A credit card/billing information

How Do I Activate YouTube TV?

• On your TV, open the YouTube TV app.

• Visit YouTube and enter the activation code displayed on your TV.

• Click on the account used to open your YouTube TV account.

• Click on “Allow.” You’ve now activated YouTube TV and can access your account on your TV.

How Do I Switch Accounts in YouTube TV?

As long as you’re a member of a YouTube TV family group, switching between accounts on all of your devices is straightforward.

• Click on Your Profile picture.

• From the resulting drop-down, select an account.

• If the account is already signed in, simply click to proceed.

• If the account isn’t signed in, click on “Add Account”, and enter the credentials of your Google account to proceed.

Sharing Is Caring

Every good product tends to be even better when shared, and that’s certainly true when it comes to YouTube TV. You can make the most of your subscription by sharing it with your family and friends at no extra cost. What are your favorite YouTube TV channels? What’s your experience with family groups?

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