How to Record on YouTube TV (Complete Guide)

YouTube TV allows you to record your favorite TV shows so you never miss a thing. Unlimited cloud DVR storage lets you save and manage movies, live sports events, and series through your Library. Users with Smart TVs, including users with Roku and Firestick, can add programs, live shows, and even future episodes of their favorite series to their recordings easily. Want to learn how to record on YouTube TV

This guide will walk you through the process and teach you everything you need to know from how recording works to where your recordings are saved and more!

How Does Recording on YouTube TV Work?

YouTube TV gives you the ability to record and save programs, shows, movies, and sports broadcasts directly to cloud DVR.

YouTube TV automatically records the current episode and all of the future episodes every time you add something to your Library. The recordings are stored in the cloud for up to 9 months, so you have plenty of time to watch them.

There are many methods for recording on YouTube TV:

• Search: Find your show via search and click the “+” (Add to Library) button.
• Live Guide: Select the program you want and pusch the + button to record it.
• Currently Playing: While watching a show, click the + button right below the video player to record that episode.

When you want to record a sports show, the process is similar, but you actually have more options. You can, for example, select a team or tournament, and YouTube TV will record all of the related games automatically. Keep in mind though that there are some channels (e.g. NFL RedZone) that may require you to add the full channel to the Library instead of just a team.

YouTube TV’s cloud DVR is unlimited, so you won’t run out of space. Most recorded content will most likely let you to skip commercials, but some networks may still have ads on their on-demand versions.

Where Are Recordings Saved?

All of your recordings will automatically save to your Library. You can access them from the Library tab from any device that has YouTube TV. Inside of your Library, you can:

• Watch your recordings
• Delete your recordings
• Manage future recordings
• Filter recordings (by shows, movies, sports, or networks)

Recordings are available for up to 9 months. After this they “expire,” which means they are automatically removed. This way your Library stays up-to-date without having to clean it manually from time-to-tim.

How to Use Roku with YouTube TV

Roku devices are made to work perfectly with YouTube TV. This gives you full access to YouTube TV’s cloud DVR. Follow the steps below to record your shows or movies you want:

1. Open the app on Roku.
2. Find what you want to record.
3. Select the + (Add to Library) button.
4. Confirm that the program has been added to Library.

You can open the Library tab anytime and watch your recordings, delete them, or pause future recordings. Remote navigation on Roku makes browsing content and scheduling new recordings really easy.

How to Use Firestick with YouTube TV

Firestick users can record programs in almost the same way as Roku users.

1. Launch the YouTube TV app on your Firestick.
2. Find your program you want to record.
3. Click “+” to record it.
4. Open your Library to manage or play recordings later.

Recordings stream in full HD, and in most cases, you can skip commercials. You can also schedule future recordings using the same steps.

How to Set Up Recordings on YouTube TV

YouTube TV makes recording really easy. You can schedule current or upcoming shows, episodes, or live events. Here are the exact steps you need to take to record anything you want.

Step 1: Open the YouTube TV app

First, you have to open the YouTube TV app on your device. This can be a TV, streaming stick, or your phone.

Step 2: Find the show or program to record

Search for it by name, scroll through the Live Guide, or add a show while watching it live.

Step 3: Add it to your library

Click “+” to record that program and all future episodes automatically.

Step 4: Confirm the settings

You can also choose to record every episode or just the new ones. Recordings are saved in your library for up to 9 months.

Step 5: Manage your scheduled recordings

Visit your Library at any time to check upcoming recordings. You can delete or cancel anything you don’t want to record anymore.

Tip: For sports you can add a team or league to your Library, and YouTube TV will automatically capture every game for you.

How to Record a Live Show

You can also record live TV so you never miss a moment, even if you can’t watch in real time.

Method 1: From “Live Guide”

Open the Live Guide, highlight the show or event, and click “+”. The recording starts immediately.

Method 2: While Watching Live

If you’re already watching and you decide to record, click the “+” button below the player. YouTube TV then records the rest while you keep watching, rewinding, or pausing as you like.

Tips for live recordings:

• The recording begins immediately from the moment you press Add to Library.
• You can record a single episode or set YouTube TV up to record future episodes automatically.
• Live sports work the same way. When you add the team, every game is saved until you pause or cancel.

How to Watch Recorded Shows

Watching recorded shows is really simple.

1. Open YouTube TV and tap Library.
2. Pick the show or movie you want to watch.
3. Press Play to start from the beginning or skip ahead using the seek bar.

YouTube TV marks finished episodes for you automatically and lets you sort by name, date, or type.

Note: Recordings can only be streamed through the app. Unlike YouTube Shorts they can’t be downloaded to watch them offline.

When you cancel YouTube TV, your recordings are deleted after 21 days.

How to Schedule Future Recordings

Want to record a show that hasn’t aired yet?

1. You can earch for the title and click + (Add to Library).
2. YouTube TV will automatically record new and upcoming episodes.
3. You can find scheduled recordings in your Library anytime.

Remember:

• Recordings stay available for up to nine months.
• Storage is unlimited, so no need to delete old content to make room.
• If notifications are turned on, you’ll get a reminder when recording begins.

How to Cancel or Delete Recordings

Sometimes you will want to delete recordings to clean up your Library or cancel a recording to stop recording a series.

Here’s how to cancel a recording:

1. Go to your Library.
2. Find the show or event you no longer want.
3. Select the checkmark or Added icon to remove it.

Canceling stops future recordings but doesn’t delete existing ones.

To delete recordings you have to:

1. Open your Library and find the program.
2. Select the menu (three-dots) next to it.
3. Choose Delete recording and confirm.

Deleting is permanent, but it won’t affect future scheduled recordings.

Tip: Although you won’t run out of space, you can regularly remove watched shows to keep your Library tidy.

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