No, YouTube TV does not include YouTube Premium.
YouTube TV and YouTube Premium are separate subscriptions offering distinct benefits. While they both relate to YouTube, they cater to different viewing needs. Understanding their individual features helps clarify why one doesn't automatically include the other.
YouTube TV
YouTube TV is a streaming service offering live TV channels, similar to a cable subscription. Key features include:
- Live TV Streaming: Access to major networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox) and cable channels.
- Cloud DVR: Record live TV and watch it later.
- Multiple Devices: Watch on various devices like TVs, smartphones, and tablets.
- Family Sharing: Share your subscription with family members.
YouTube Premium
YouTube Premium enhances the standard YouTube experience with these benefits:
- Ad-Free Viewing: Watch YouTube videos without advertisements.
- Background Playback: Continue playing videos even when using other apps or when your screen is off.
- YouTube Music Premium: Ad-free access to YouTube Music.
- YouTube Originals: Access to exclusive content.
Why They Are Separate
YouTube TV focuses on providing a live TV streaming service, while YouTube Premium enhances the general YouTube viewing experience across all platforms. They address different needs, so they are offered as separate subscriptions.
Can YouTube Premium Benefit YouTube TV Users?
Yes! If you subscribe to YouTube Premium, you will experience ad-free viewing when watching YouTube content within the YouTube TV app. So, while YouTube TV doesn't give you YouTube Premium, having YouTube Premium does improve your YouTube TV experience by removing ads from on-demand YouTube videos within the YouTube TV interface.
In summary, you must subscribe to each service independently to enjoy their respective features.
