Your home area doesn't impact the channels you can access when you travel
. YouTube TV uses your current location to provide access to local channels, but you won't be able to record them if they don't match your home area location.
Can you trick YouTube TV location?
Many people wonder if it's possible to trick YouTube TV's location. Well, the answer is yes;
you can easily bypass YouTube TV location and get the desired channel list accordingly
. To do this, all you have to do is change your PC/phone's GPS location to the location where the desired list of channels is available.
How do I watch home channels on YouTube while traveling?
How can I watch YouTube TV outside my home area?
- Open the YouTube TV app on your smart TV, gaming console, or streaming device.
- Select Profile Icon > Location > Current Playback Area > Update.
- Then on your mobile device, open the YouTube TV app.
- Go to Profile Icon > Location > Current Playback Area > Update.
Why can't i watch YouTube TV while traveling?
However,
if you travel outside the United States, you will not be able to watch any YouTube TV programming, live or recorded
. YouTube TV requires you to sign in from home at least once every three months to keep your account active if you watch outside your market.
How can I watch live TV while traveling?
The Roku Stick and Amazon Fire Stick are two of the best streaming devices for travel
. They're compact and can fit inside your suitcase. Best of all, you will not lose your programming preferences when you unplug it from your TV. Most TVs in hotel rooms have an HDMI port, which both devices require.
Can you watch YouTube TV in different zip codes?
You may be wondering if you can just type in any ZIP code. As with most things that seem too good to be true,
that scheme won't work
. YouTube TV's apps require device-location permissions, so it can use your internet protocol (IP) address, GPS, and nearby Wi-Fi networks to verify your real location.
The family manager sets the home area, and
each family member must primarily live in the same household
. Family group members need to periodically use YouTube TV in your home location to keep access. Otherwise, the family manager will have to change the home location.
Why does YouTube TV keep changing my location?
YouTube TV needs to confirm your home area for a few reasons:
Content owners place restrictions on which types of content can be shown in which locations
. Certain content is only available in specific areas, per requirements from our content partners. Learn more about viewing restrictions on YouTube TV.
Can YouTube TV family members have different locations?
Location requirements
All family group members must periodically use YouTube TV in your home location to maintain access
. If you don't, the family manager will either have to change the family's home location or you'll need to get your own individual membership.
Can I have 2 tvs on YouTube TV?
You can use YouTube TV on up to three devices at the same time
. Note that watching YouTube TV on a computer and a mobile device at the same time counts as two of the three available devices.
