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YouTube is gearing up for a digital media takeover, huh? Maybe that's a little bit hyperbolic, but they do seem to have their hands in just about every category of streaming entertainment these days. Perhaps you have been harassed by YouTube yourself, billions of people are, every time you visit the site. When you click the ?no thanks? button, however, this does not seem to stop the offers from coming back. The next time you visit YouTube, chances are they will be asking you again. No means no, YouTube - learn to take a hint!
I have been curious about trying some of YouTube's ancillary services for a while now. I am a big music fan and, since at least half of my time on YouTube is spent watching videos of ripped MP3s that are hard to find on music streaming services, I have been interested in YouTube Music on more than one occasion.
I have also heard nothing but good things about YouTube TV. So, then, this begs the question: is our immediate rejection of YouTube's premium services warranted? Furthermore, why is it that the general public seems to be so reluctant to give them a shot?
After watching the video, I think that people have a lot of valid points. YouTube has been struggling with its public image for a while now and ads are one of the main reasons why people don't trust the site anymore. People used to enjoy watching videos without interruption by ads, but those days seem to be gone.
Another reason YouTube's PR crisis is escalating is due to its draconian censorship policies. This has slowly been creeping up on users over the last few years, until it reached a fever pitch in the past year or two. YouTube is no longer a place where free speech reigns supreme; it's now more of a controlled platform with strict censorship guidelines.
If you're uploading a video that YouTube thinks violates their terms of service, it might get taken down. Additionally, if you have a monetized channel and are making statements that YouTube finds objectionable, your ads could be removed.
While YouTube technically has the right to remove any video as they see fit, their decision to do so is more complicated, as many people see it as a dangerous precedent to set.
I'm Interested In Taking A Look At One Of The Paid Subscription Services That YouTube Offers, Specifically In The Context Of How It Functions And Whether It Is Worth Our Money. There's Apotential With Something Like YouTube TV To Be A Godsend For Cord Cutterners All Around The World.
History
YouTube TV is a streaming service that first went live in April of 2017. It was a trial run of sorts meant to make traditional hardwired cable television networks obsolete or at the very least give them a run for their money.
Since its launch, YouTube TV has offered live streaming of some of the top cable networks. Users have been able to stream channels like ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, FX, and the Discovery Channel. Recently, YouTube TV has acquired even more networks, including the Disney Channel, MSNBC, BBC, and too many others to list. Essentially in a short period of time YouTube TV had a substantial online cable network.
Design
There are many people (myself included) who feel that the basic design of YouTube is cluttered and clunky, harder to navigate than it needs to be, and more confusing than necessary. I mean, this is to be expected, given that the site has not changed its layout or design much since it launched fifteen years ago.
YouTube TV seems to have stepped up their game considerably when it came to design. It is very modern, sleek, intuitive and much easier to use and navigate than the previous version. Plus, it is fully streamlined and consistent regardless of what device you are using it on. You can also use YouTube TV on just about any device - Roku, Google Chrome Cast, Apple TV, any newer smart TV (LG, Samsung, Hisense, Vizio, Sharp, etc.), Xbox One, Android, iOS and the Fire Stick. Perfect for the family too! YouTube TV can stream simultaneously on 3 separate devices.
The layout of YouTube TV, no matter what device you access it on, is familiar and easy to use. This results in the ability to pick it up and immediately know how to use it - a level of intuitive design that you could only get from such an iconic site.
Content
YouTube TV is a great way to get access to a large roster of television networks. In fact, depending on your locality, YouTube TV offers live streaming access to 70+ channels, which is right on par (if not a better deal) than most local cable providers. Plus, with YouTube TV you can keep up with all of your favorites shows no matter where you are. This makes YouTube TV an excellent alternative to traditional cable TV viewing.
YouTube TV ensures that everyone in your family can watch and DVR whatever they want without having to follow what everyone else has chosen, liked, or recorded. Additionally, YouTube TV boasts unlimited cloud storage for recordings, making it the only DVR on the market with this feature. Lastly, you can stream anything from your DVR library on any device at any time- making watching TV more convenient than ever before.
YouTube TV includes access to all of YouTube Premium's original content, as well as 70+ channels and all local broadcasts. However, a YouTube Premium account is not included with the subscription.
Desktop and Mobile Experience
As I touched on earlier, YouTube TV functions and operates similarly to YouTube only in a more dependable, glitch-free way. Whether you are streaming live television on your smartphone, desktop computer, or smart TV, this platform consistently performs.
The new streaming service is completely streamlined, allowing you to continue watching your shows where you left off regardless of which device you are viewing them on. For live TV, simply turning the television off and then back on again will switch devices for you.
Pricing and Plans
I promised a few paragraphs up to give you the scoop on how YouTube TV might actually be more affordable than traditional cable subscriptions. So, on the site itself, YouTube TV makes the following claim: Cut the cord and save $700 a year. YouTube TV has no hidden fees, unlike traditional services. All you pay is the monthly fee that you agree to pay upfront - you won't pay extra for DVR, HD, cable boxes, cancellation, sports channels, or local channels.
And the fee you agree to pay up front is only $49.99 per month - cheaper if not on par with most cable plan prices.
Suggestions I Have for YouTube TV
I would like YouTube TV to make it possible for people to keep recorded programs for a longer period of time. Ideally, this would include allowing people to keep some of them indefinitely, or say for a few years. This would put other streaming services like Netflix and Hulu in a tough spot the same way YouTube has already put pressure on traditional cable providers.
Conclusion
It seems that YouTube TV has been doing well in recent years. It's cheaper than cable, no matter what device you use to watch it, so it might be a good idea to cut the cord and switch to YouTube TV.
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