Customizing your viewing experience on YouTube TV is a breeze, and one of the key ways to do so is by creating a list of your favorite channels. With this personalized lineup, you can easily access your most-watched content, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable TV experience. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, a movie buff, or a news junkie, having your favorite channels within easy reach takes the hassle out of channel surfing.
Adding favorite channels to YouTube TV is a straightforward process that takes only a few clicks. Simply navigate to the “Settings” menu and select “Favorite Channels.” From there, you’ll see a list of all available channels, organized by category. Browse through the options, and tick the boxes next to the channels you wish to add to your favorites. Once you’re satisfied with your selections, click “Save” and your customized channel lineup will be ready to use.
The convenience of favorite channels extends beyond just quick access. YouTube TV allows you to reorder your favorites, ensuring that your most-watched channels are always at the top of the list. Additionally, the “Recently Added” section keeps track of the latest channels you’ve added, making it easy to revisit new finds. With favorite channels at your fingertips, you can tailor your YouTube TV experience to perfectly match your viewing preferences, making every session a personalized and enjoyable one.
Identifying the Favorite Icon
The Favorite icon on YouTube TV is a star-shaped icon located in the top-right corner of each channel’s tile on the channel guide. This icon is used to mark channels that you frequently watch and want to have easy access to.
To identify a channel that is already marked as a favorite, simply look for the star icon next to its name. The color of the star will vary depending on the type of channel:
**Premium channels**:
| Channel Type | Star Icon Color |
|---|---|
| Free Channels | Gray |
| Paid Add-ons | YellowNote: Not all channels on YouTube TV can be marked as favorites. Live TV channels that are not part of your subscription package, as well as on-demand content such as movies and TV shows, do not have the Favorite icon.Browsing through Channel Categories———-YouTube TV offers a vast selection of channels, organized into various categories to make it easier for users to find their preferred content. You can access these categories by clicking on the “Live” tab on the home screen.Here are the steps to browse through channel categories:1. Click on the “Live” tab.2. Scroll down to the “Categories” section.3. Select a category from the list. The list includes categories such as News, Sports, Entertainment, and more.4. A carousel of channels within the selected category will appear.5. Click on a channel to start watching. |
| Category | Channels |
| News | CNN, MSNBC, Fox News |
| Sports | ESPN, TNT, CBS Sports |
| Entertainment | AMC, TBS, Comedy Central |
| Kids | Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network |
| Lifestyle | HGTV, Food Network, TLC |
| Channel | Description |
| ABC | Live and on-demand content from the ABC network. |
| ESPN | Live sports coverage from ESPN, ESPN2, and other ESPN channels. |
| Netflix | Streaming service with a wide variety of movies and TV shows. |
| Action | How to |
| Change group name | Click “Edit Group” and enter a new name. |
| Add channels | Click “Edit Group” and use the search bar to find channels. |
| Remove channels | Click “Edit Group” and click the “X” next to a channel. |
| Reorder channels | Click “Edit Group” and drag and drop channels to reorder them. |
| Create nested groups | Click “Create Group” within an existing group. |
| Device | Shortcut |
| Apple TV | Press and hold Menu button |
| Android TV | Press the Star button |
| Roku | Press the * button |
| Fire TV | Press the Guide button |
| Device | Supported |
| Android | Yes |
| iOS | No |