Can you record shows and movies on YouTube TV?

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- September 23, 2025 at 4:11 am
Alexander Wood
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Hey everyone, I’ve been considering switching over to YouTube TV, but one thing I’m still unclear about is the whole recording situation. With traditional cable or satellite, you usually get a DVR box where you can schedule recordings and save them for later. But with YouTube TV being internet-based, I’m not sure if it works the same way. Do they actually let you record live shows and movies? Or is it more like an on-demand library where you just rewatch what’s available? I heard something about “unlimited DVR,” but I don’t know what that really means in practice. For example, can you record entire series, sports events, or movies and keep them for as long as you want? Would love to know how it works from your experiences.

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- September 23, 2025 at 4:12 am
Gregory Bell
Participant

Hi there! Yes, YouTube TV absolutely lets you record, but it works a little differently than old-school DVRs. Instead of storing files on a physical box, it uses cloud DVR. The really cool part is it’s unlimited storage, so you don’t have to worry about deleting older stuff to make space. You can record entire series with one click, and every future episode automatically gets saved in your library. For sports, you can even record “teams” so all their games land in your DVR. I tested it when I first subscribed—I recorded the NBA Finals, plus an entire sitcom season, and it all showed up neatly in my account. The recordings stay available for 9 months, so you’ve got plenty of time to watch them. One downside? You can’t fast-forward through commercials on on-demand versions, but recordings usually let you. Overall, the feature is one of the biggest reasons people choose YouTube TV.
- September 23, 2025 at 4:13 am
Anthony Bailey
Participant

Yes, YouTube TV has unlimited cloud DVR. You just add shows, movies, or even sports teams to your library, and they’ll automatically record. Recordings stick around for 9 months, so it’s way more flexible than traditional DVR.
- September 23, 2025 at 4:14 am
Brandon Reed
Participant

When I switched from cable, this was my biggest concern too. The good news: YouTube TV’s DVR is amazing. I set it to record my favorite series, and new episodes show up without me lifting a finger. Same with football games—just follow a team and you’ll never miss a match. Everything’s saved online, so no storage issues. The only caveat is that recordings expire after 9 months, but that’s still much better than cable limits.
- September 23, 2025 at 4:15 am
Sean Morgan
Participant

Yes—you can record anything: shows, movies, even live sports. It’s all saved to the cloud with no storage limit. Just remember, recordings disappear after 9 months, so don’t expect permanent archives.
- September 23, 2025 at 4:22 am
Patrick Murphy
Participant

YouTube TV calls it “cloud DVR.” It’s free, unlimited, and super simple. I’ve recorded full series, live events, and even holiday specials. Everything pops into your Library tab. Just note: recordings expire after 9 months, so binge before they disappear.
- September 23, 2025 at 4:23 am
Eric Moore
Participant

Hey! Yep, YouTube TV gives you unlimited DVR in the cloud. Just add shows or sports to your library, and they’ll be saved automatically.
- September 23, 2025 at 4:24 am
Scott Parker
Participant

YouTube TV’s DVR feature is actually one of its biggest selling points. Unlimited storage, auto-record options for teams or shows, and no extra fees. The only limitation is that recordings expire after 9 months, but otherwise, it’s far more flexible than cable DVRs.