Cancel YouTube TV directly in the YouTube TV app on your iPhone
Open the YouTube TV app on your iPhone and tap your profile icon in the top right corner. Select Settings, then tap Membership. You will see your current plan and a Cancel membership button. Tap it, choose your cancellation reason from the list, and confirm. Your access stops at the end of your current billing cycle — YouTube TV does not charge you again after you cancel.
This method works whether you signed up through the YouTube TV app, the YouTube TV website, or through Apple's App Store. The cancellation takes effect when ready in the system, though you keep access until your paid period ends. You do not need to contact customer support or visit a website on a computer.
Key Takeaways
- Open the YouTube TV app, tap your profile icon, go to Settings, select Membership, and tap Cancel membership to end your subscription on iPhone.
- Your cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready, so you keep watching until then.
- If you signed up through Apple's App Store instead of YouTube TV directly, you may need to cancel through the App Store settings on your iPhone instead.
- YouTube TV does not charge a cancellation fee, and you can restart your membership at any time by signing back in.
Cancel through Apple's App Store if you subscribed that way
If you originally signed up for YouTube TV through Apple's App Store rather than the YouTube TV app itself, you need to cancel through Apple's settings. Open the Settings app on your iPhone, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find YouTube TV in the list, and tap Cancel Subscription. Confirm the cancellation.
You can tell which method you used by checking your email for the original receipt. If it came from Apple, you subscribed through the App Store. If it came from Google or YouTube, you subscribed directly. Canceling through the wrong method will not work — the system will tell you to cancel through the other one instead.
What happens to your account after you cancel
Your YouTube TV membership ends on the last day of your current billing period. You keep full access to all channels and features until that date. After your access ends, you can sign back into your YouTube TV account at any time and restart your membership — your saved shows, recordings, and preferences remain in your account.
YouTube TV does not offer refunds for partial months. If you cancel on the 15th of a month and your billing date is the 20th, you still have access through the 20th, but you do not receive a refund for the five days you do not use. Plan your cancellation around your billing date if you want to avoid paying for a month you will not watch.
Restart your YouTube TV membership after canceling
You can reactivate YouTube TV at any time by opening the app or visiting the YouTube TV website and signing in with the same Google account. Your previous settings, library, and recordings are still there. You will be charged starting on the day you restart, and your new billing cycle begins from that date.
There is no waiting period or penalty for canceling and restarting. If you want to pause your subscription for a month or two and come back later, you can do that without losing anything.
Troubleshooting if the cancel button does not appear
If you cannot find the Cancel membership button in the YouTube TV app, make sure you are signed in with the Google account that owns the membership. Tap your profile icon and check which email address is shown. If it is the wrong account, sign out and sign back in with the correct one.
If you still do not see the cancel option, try updating the YouTube TV app to the latest version through the App Store. Older versions sometimes have display issues. Close the app completely, wait a few seconds, and open it again. If the button still does not appear after updating, you can cancel through the YouTube TV website on a computer or contact YouTube TV support through the app's Help section.
Avoid accidental recharges after canceling
After you cancel, check your email for a confirmation message from YouTube TV or Apple (depending on where you subscribed). Keep this email as proof of cancellation. A few days before your current billing period ends, you can log into your account to confirm your membership shows as canceled.
If you are charged after your cancellation date, contact YouTube TV support or Apple Support when ready with your confirmation email. Charges made by mistake are usually refunded within a few business days. Do not wait — the sooner you report it, the faster the refund process moves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a refund if I cancel in the middle of my billing cycle?
No. YouTube TV charges monthly and does not offer refunds for unused days. If your billing date is the 20th and you cancel on the 10th, you keep access through the 20th but do not receive a refund for those 10 days. Plan your cancellation for just before your billing date if you want to avoid paying for a month you will not use.
What if I cancel but YouTube TV charges me again?
Contact YouTube TV support through the app's Help section or Apple Support if you subscribed through the App Store. Provide your cancellation confirmation email and the date of the unwanted charge. Most erroneous charges are refunded within a few business days once reported.
Will I lose my recordings and saved shows when I cancel?
No. Your library, recordings, and preferences stay in your account. If you restart your membership later, everything is still there. You only lose access to live TV and on-demand content while your membership is canceled.
Can I cancel YouTube TV on my iPhone if I signed up on a computer?
Yes. You can cancel through the YouTube TV app on your iPhone regardless of where you originally signed up, as long as you sign in with the same Google account. The cancellation method depends on where you subscribed — through YouTube TV directly or through Apple's App Store — not where you signed up.