YouTube TV is a relatively young streaming service, but it does have some significant advantages compared to its competitors.
It offers unlimited DVR storage, which means you can record hours and hours of your favorite movies and shows. This is possible thanks to the cloud, the online storage space, where YouTube TV stores all the recorded content.
This article will guide you through the use of DVR and teach you how to manage your recorded shows.
How do I access my recordings?
YouTube TV does the recording part a bit differently. Shows and movies are not actually recorded, but added to your library. You can easily access the library from the home page when you log into your account.
Once you add a show, you will be able to watch it for the next nine months. To view a recording, you just need to click or tap on it. If there is something wrong with the recording, you can report it.
This is what you need to do:
- You will see the three dots with the More menu below the video you are trying to watch.
- Select it and choose Record Report from the list.
- Choose the problem and click Submit.
It is worth mentioning that the show will be recorded every time it is broadcast. That is why it is good that the DVR is unlimited as you cannot delete a program from the library. You can only stop recording the next broadcasts and wait for the nine months to expire.
If you couldn’t start recording an episode of your favorite TV show from scratch, don’t worry. When there is a replay, the episode will be re-recorded automatically. This new recording will replace the previous one and you will be able to watch the entire episode.
What shows can I record?
There are no restrictions related to recording programs. The only thing you can’t record is a single episode of a TV show. If you choose to record a show, YouTube TV will save all upcoming episodes as they air, until you decide to stop recording.
You can record anything that’s streamed on YouTube TV: shows, sporting events, movies, and more. When you select the Library tab, you will find all your recordings listed there. This feature does not depend on free space on your device, you just need an internet connection.
If there is a change in the agreements YouTube TV has with its partners, the recorded shows in your library may be removed. However, the live television recordings will remain there for nine months.
How to add a program to the library
Follow these instructions to add a program to your library:
- Search for the video you want to record using the search bar.
- You will see a plus icon next to the desired video.
- Click or tap this icon to add the program to your library.
When adding a program from your mobile device, you can also do so by touching the screen and holding until a menu appears. From this menu, choose to add the selected program to the library.
If you want to stop recording a particular show, go to its main page and tap or click the Delete button next to the show’s title.
What can I do with the recorded programs?
Once you are recording shows and saving them to your library, you can do the following:
- Watch the show from the beginning.
- Keep watching the show after you’ve paused it.
- Watch a show that will be broadcast live if you don’t want to see the commercials.
- Sort your recordings by title, popularity, ranking, and more.
- Adjust the video quality settings to make sure there is no buffering.
Some leagues and devices also have the statistics and key plays feature. Do you like sports but don’t have time to watch the whole game? You can appreciate this option and see only the most important plays of a particular match. When you are recording a sports game, there is a 30 minute extension for each recording for situations where a game takes a long time. Other programs are one minute long.
The Library tab also has this convenient feature called Scheduled Recordings. If you touch it, you will be able to see all the upcoming episodes and it shows that your DVR is ready to save.
Watch your favorite shows anytime
Unlimited DVR is undoubtedly one of YouTube TV’s biggest selling points. Recording anything at any time can be really tempting, especially if you’re not near a screen when your favorite show is streaming new episodes. Plus, recording shows and watching them on any device couldn’t be easier.
Have you already subscribed to YouTube TV? What shows are you recording? Let us know in the comment section.
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