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How to set up and use profiles on YouTube TV

How to set up and use profiles on YouTube TV

What you need to know about using the YouTube TV profiles feature, including easy instructions for making new ones.

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David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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Known for breaking major streaming stories, he’s covered everything from Netflix policy shifts to Peacock’s ad-tier changes. A sci-fi fan and Toshiba Fire TV user, he brings sharp analysis and a love for the genre to his reporting.
Known for breaking major streaming stories, he’s covered everything from Netflix policy shifts to Peacock’s ad-tier changes. A sci-fi fan and Toshiba Fire TV user, he brings sharp analysis and a love for the genre to his reporting.

Having a streaming subscription to a service like YouTube TV is one thing, but sharing it with everyone else in your house is quite another. It’s not so easy to pick up where you left off when your favorite channels are buried beneath the last thing someone else watched. Many streaming services offer a profiles feature that allows users to set up a profile for everyone in the home, tracking viewing history, favorite channels, and more individually to allow each viewer to have their own digital space. Does YouTube TV do likewise? Find out what you need to know below

What you need to know about profiles on YouTube TV

Can you create profiles on YouTube TV?

Yes, you can create new user profiles on YouTube TV for multiple people in your household. This makes it much easier for everyone watching the YouTube TV subscription in your home to track their preferences and viewing history.

How many profiles can you make with YouTube TV?

YouTube TV customers can create up to six profiles in total: the account holder and five additional profiles.

How to create new profiles with YouTube TV

One thing you need to know before creating new profiles with YouTube TV: everyone who wants to create a profile will need a Google account of their own to link to the streamer. Once everyone has a Google account of their own, the YouTube TV subscriber can invite those accounts to join their own Google Family Group.

To add users to your Google Family Group:

  • Open YouTube TV in a web browser.
  • Tap your profile picture in the top-right corner, then click Settings.
  • Choose Family sharing from the left-hand menu.
  • Click Set Up (or Manage).
  • Choose Create family group, then enter the Gmail addresses of the people you want to invite.
  • Have each family member accept their invitation.

What are the perks of setting up YouTube TV profiles?

YouTube TV profiles allow each family member to record shows, movies, and sports events to their own private DVR library. Since YouTube TV has unlimited Cloud DVR, profiles let everyone in the home use the feature without stepping on anyone else’s toes.

Individual YouTube TV profiles also let viewers see personalized viewing recommendations and customize their home screen layout. Users can even favorite their own channels in the YouTube TV live guide on their profile for quicker access.

What parental controls do YouTube TV profiles offer?

YouTube TV subscribers with kids under 13 will want to set up Google Family Link, which will allow them to manage the Google Account permissions of their children directly. Doing so allows them to create Google Accounts for their kids, which can be linked to the home YouTube TV account.

To do so:

  • Install the Google Family Link app on your Android or iOS device.
  • Open the app and sign in with your Google Account (the same one linked to your YouTube TV subscription).
  • Tap the + (Add child) button to create or link a kid’s account.
  • Once the account is created, open Settings>Google>Parental controls on your child’s device.
  • Set age restrictions for your child, and enable Require Approval for downloads and purchases.

Once you’ve done this, your child’s account will be locked out of age-inappropriate content when watching YouTube TV. Account owners can log into their YouTube TV account and switch settings any time to change the filters on their children’s content.

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YouTube TV is a live TV streaming service with more than 60 channels for $82.99/month. This plan includes local channels 32 of the top 35 cable channels, and regional sports networks (RSNs) in select markets. The base plan includes more than 100 live channels, including major broadcast networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, as well as popular cable channels such as ESPN, CNN, FX, USA Network, and TNT. Local channels are included in most markets, making YouTube TV a full replacement for traditional cable for many viewers.

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Sports are a major focus for YouTube TV, with access to national and regional coverage, league networks, and marquee events. The service also serves as the exclusive home of NFL Sunday Ticket, available as an add-on, giving fans access to out-of-market Sunday afternoon games. YouTube TV also offers a smaller sports plan, allowing subscribers access to 30+ sports-oriented channels, including local networks in select markets.

YouTube TV includes unlimited cloud DVR storage at no extra cost, allowing subscribers to record as many shows as they want and keep recordings for up to nine months. The service is available across a wide range of devices, including smart TVs, streaming players, mobile devices, and web browsers. New subscribers can typically start with a free trial, though the trial length may vary by promotion.

With its broad channel lineup, strong sports offerings, unlimited DVR, and wide device support, YouTube TV remains one of the most comprehensive live TV streaming services for viewers who want a traditional TV experience without a cable contract.

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David Satin
David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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