YouTube TV cancellation takes two minutes and stops your charges when ready
You can cancel YouTube TV directly through your account settings on any device — phone, tablet, or computer. The cancellation takes effect right away, and you lose access to the service when ready rather than at the end of a billing cycle. You will not receive a refund for the current month, but you also will not be charged again after you cancel.
The steps are the same whether you signed up through YouTube TV's website, through the YouTube app, or through a third-party platform like Apple or Amazon. However, if you signed up through a third-party platform, you may have the option to cancel there instead, which can sometimes preserve your account for later reactivation.
Key Takeaways
- Cancellation through YouTube TV's website or app takes effect when ready and stops all future charges, though you lose access the same day.
- If you signed up through Apple, Amazon, or another third-party platform, you can cancel through that platform instead, which may preserve your account settings.
- YouTube TV does not refund the current month's charge, even if you cancel on the first day of your billing cycle.
- You can reactivate your account within a certain window if you change your mind, though YouTube TV's exact reactivation window varies.
Canceling through the YouTube TV website or app
Open YouTube TV on any web browser or the YouTube app on your phone or tablet. Sign in with the Google account you use for YouTube TV. Tap or click your profile picture in the top right corner, then select Settings.
From the Settings menu, look for Membership or Billing (the exact label depends on your device and app version). Select it, then find the option that says Cancel membership or Cancel subscription. YouTube TV will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may show you a discount offer to stay — you can ignore this and proceed with cancellation.
Once you confirm, your access stops when ready. You will receive a confirmation email to the address associated with your Google account. Keep this email for your records in case you need to dispute a charge later.
Canceling through Apple, Amazon, or other third-party platforms
If you signed up for YouTube TV through Apple (via the App Store), Amazon Prime Video Channels, or another platform, you have two options: cancel through YouTube TV directly using the steps above, or cancel through the platform where you signed up.
Canceling through the third-party platform can be useful because it may preserve your YouTube TV account and settings. If you cancel directly through YouTube TV, you may lose your saved shows and preferences. To cancel through a third-party platform, go to your account settings on that platform — for Apple, open Settings on your device and go to Subscriptions; for Amazon, go to Your Account and select Memberships and Subscriptions — and find YouTube TV in your active subscriptions list.
The timing and refund policy depend on the platform, not YouTube TV. Apple and Amazon typically charge on the same schedule as YouTube TV, but confirm the cancellation date with the platform to be certain.
What happens to your account after cancellation
Your access to YouTube TV stops the moment you cancel. You cannot watch live TV, on-demand shows, or access your DVR recordings. Any shows you saved to your library are deleted. You will not be charged again after the cancellation date.
YouTube TV stores your account information and settings for a limited time after cancellation. If you reactivate your account within that window, you may be able to restore your saved shows and preferences. The exact length of this window is not publicly specified by YouTube TV, so contact their support team if you think you may reactivate soon and want to know how long your data will be held.
Refunds and billing after cancellation
YouTube TV does not refund charges for the current billing month, even if you cancel on the first day. Your subscription runs through the end of your current billing cycle, and you are charged for the full month. However, you lose access when ready, not at the end of the month.
If you were charged after canceling, or if you see a charge you do not recognize, contact YouTube TV support through your account settings. You can also dispute the charge with your credit card company or bank if YouTube TV does not respond to your dispute within a reasonable time.
Reactivating your account later
You can turn your YouTube TV subscription back on at any time by signing into your Google account and selecting the option to reactivate or restart your membership. The process takes less than a minute. Your billing will resume on the date you reactivate, and you will be charged for the full month ahead.
If you reactivate within a short window after cancellation, YouTube TV may restore your saved shows and DVR recordings. If you wait longer, your account data may be deleted, and you will start fresh. There is no penalty for reactivating, and YouTube TV does not require you to wait any length of time before you can restart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get a refund if I cancel YouTube TV?
No. YouTube TV charges for the full month regardless of when you cancel. You lose access when ready, but you are not refunded for the remainder of the month. If you believe you were charged in error, contact YouTube TV support or dispute the charge with your payment method.
Can I cancel YouTube TV on my phone?
Yes. Open the YouTube app, tap your profile picture, go to Settings, find Membership or Billing, and select Cancel membership. The process is identical to canceling on a computer.
What if I signed up through Apple or Amazon?
You can cancel through YouTube TV directly, or through the Apple App Store or Amazon Memberships section where you signed up. Canceling through the third-party platform may preserve your account settings, while canceling through YouTube TV directly may not. Choose based on whether you think you might reactivate soon.
Can I get my saved shows back after I cancel?
If you reactivate your account soon after canceling, YouTube TV may restore your DVR recordings and saved shows. The exact timeframe is not public, so contact support if you plan to reactivate and want to know how long your data will be kept.
What if YouTube TV keeps charging me after I cancel?
Contact YouTube TV support through your account settings and report the charge. If they do not resolve it, dispute the charge with your credit card company or bank. Keep your cancellation confirmation email as proof that you canceled.