Note that all of YouTube TV’s genre packages have the same features as the main plan, including unlimited cloud-based DVR (with recordings saved for up to nine months) and streaming on up to three devices at the same time. You can also share a subscription with up to five other people in a Google Family group. (But those members will need to check in at the account’s home address at least once every three months.)
Are YouTube TV’s genre plans worth it?
It’s too bad YouTube TV’s genre plans don’t offer more flexibility. You can’t get standalone versions of its News and Family packages, and every option includes local channels, which are a major contributor to the high price of pay TV.
For even cheaper options, DirecTV’s own genre packs are worth considering. The MyNews plan, for instance, includes both local channels and major cable news networks for $40 per month, which is $23 less than YouTube’s cheapest news offering. If you can do without local channels, DirecTV’s MyEntertainment plan ($35 per month) and MyKids plan ($20 per month) could save you even more.
Still, YouTube TV’s genre plans provide some modest savings by letting you lop off some channels you never watch—provided you can find them first.
