YouTube TV – Advantages And Disadvantages (Part I)

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YouTube TV is the newest entrant in the television world and below are some the advantages and disadvantages of it you must know before subscribing for it.

YouTube TV Offers

Currently the newest entrant in the television world, the YouTube TV, is made available only on Android smartphones, Apple’s iPhones, tablets and computers. Viewers can watch live TV from as much as fifty content providers like CBS, Fox, ABC and NBC. Some regional sports networks have been added too in the channel list. Some of the popular TV channels will be added soon like the BBC World News and BBC America.

YouTube says with the help of cloud DVR viewers can record unlimited programs and the recording will stay up for a maximum period of nine months.

Up to six people can create accounts with their own virtual DVR and the program recommendations will be based on the viewing habits. However, only three family members can use the service at a time.

The interface of YouTube TV is easy and segregated into four main options.

YouTube TV Drawbacks

Programs from Viacom including that of MTV and Comedy Central are missing on YouTube TV. Similarly viewers will not get Time Warner’s CNN, HBO, TNT and Cartoon Network along with Scripps Networks Interactive’s HGTV and Food Network, and Discovery Communications as well.

YouTube TV – Advantages And Disadvantages (Part II)