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YouTube TV Live Channel Guide Unusable on Apple TV Devices Following Recent Update

YouTube TV Live Channel Guide Unusable on Apple TV Devices Following Recent Update

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If you’re a user of the live TV streaming service YouTube TV and you own an Apple TV device, you might have noticed that your live TV guide is experiencing some major issues at the moment. YouTube engineers are on the case and are hoping to have the issues resolved in the coming days.

Earlier this week, it was announced that YouTube TV was introducing new features to its live guide. YouTube TV added a new live guide function in which the highlighted channel produces a tile with information about the title currently playing on that channel at the top of the page, along with various other functions.

Those updates apparently caused some major difficulties for Apple TV users, who have reported being unable to scroll past the first program in the live guide or reach any channels. The Streamable has learned that these issues originally stemmed from bugs that were introduced to the system by the new live guide features, which specifically affected users of Apple TV streaming devices.

YouTube attempted to roll back the new live guide features, re-introducing the old style guide to give Apple users something to work with while troubleshooting commenced. But reinstating the old guide caused further issues for Apple TV owners, and now YouTube must fix those new problems first before repairing and relaunching the new guide on the devices.

For now, however, YouTube TV customers with Apple TV devices will just need to hang tight with the wonky guide. The plan, as it stands now, is to leave the live guide in the non-functional state it is currently in while the bugs are being worked out. This is presumably to prevent even more kinks from cropping up while YouTube tries to fix all of the other issues it is currently dealing with.

YouTube TV engineers are apparently working to resolve the problems as quickly as possible and plan to have the bugs sorted out by the end of Friday at the latest. Until then, YouTube TV users who primarily stream on Apple TV devices might want to consider streaming on their phones or desktop computers instead.

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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 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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