How Does the YouTube TV DVR Work?

When you add a program to your library, the DVR feature will automatically record it when it airs.

This would prevent you from fast-forwarding through commercials in those instances.

A woman uses the YouTube TV DVR on her phone.

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That practice has been ended, and you could now fast forward through all of your DVR content.

There are very few limitations and a ton of benefits.

Click or tap themagnifying glassin the upper right corner of the screen.

A screenshot of YouTube TV.

If you found a show you’re interested in on the previous page, click or tap it.

If you ran a search, click or tap the show you’re looking for in the search results.

Click or tap the+icon on the program detail page.

A screenshot of the YouTube TV search page.

This icon is not available on the website or streaming rig apps.

The + icon will change to acheckmark, indicating that the program has been added to your DVR.

Click or tap the show you want to watch.

A screenshot of a YouTube TV search.

smack the episode you want to watch if it’s visible in the default tab, or clickEpisodes.

Locate the episode you want to watch, and select it.

Click theplay buttonnext to the version you want to watch.

A screenshot of a show on YouTube TV.

Your recorded show will then play.

The check mark will revert to a+icon, and the show will be removed from your library.

This is handy if you’re traveling or going somewhere without Wi-Fi or internet connectivity.

A screenshot of a show on YouTube TV that has been set for DVR.

you might do this anytime through your YouTube TV account.

Navigate to YouTube TV online and select your account icon, then selectSettings.

Select4K Plus, and it will be added to your plan.

A screenshot of YouTube TV.

A screenshot of the YouTube TV Library.

A screenshot of a recorded show on YouTube TV.

A screenshot of recorded episodes on YouTube TV.

A screenshot of recording versions on YouTube TV.

A screenshot of a show on YouTube TV.

A screenshot of a show on YouTube TV.

A screenshot of a removed program on YouTube TV.

YouTube TV Membership settings with 4K Plus plan highlighted