YouTube TV Outage Disrupts CBS, Telemundo, and CW Channels
Issue Acknowledged
YouTube TV has acknowledged an ongoing outage affecting several channels, primarily from CBS, Telemundo, and CW affiliates. Users impacted by the outage are unable to access these specific channels, while other channels remain unaffected.
Affected Channels
- CBS: CBS, CBS Sports Network, CBS All Access, Smithsonian Channel
- Telemundo: Telemundo, Universo, Telemundo Deportes
- CW: The CW, CW Seed, CW App
Google’s Response
Google, the parent company of YouTube TV, has confirmed the outage and is actively working on a fix. In a forum post, Google stated: "We are aware of an issue affecting a small number of channels on YouTube TV. We are investigating and will provide updates as they become available."
Community Manager Update
On the YouTube TV subreddit, a community manager provided an update earlier today: "A fix has been implemented for some of the affected channels. We are still working on a resolution for the remaining channels."
Timeline
The exact timeline for resolving the outage is unclear, but the community manager’s update suggests that at least partial restoration may have occurred. However, the original forum post has not been updated to reflect this change, indicating that the issue may not be fully resolved.
User Impact
The outage has caused widespread frustration among YouTube TV users, who have taken to social media to express their concerns. Many are unable to watch their favorite shows or access live broadcasts due to the disruption.
Alternative Solutions
While YouTube TV resolves the outage, users may explore alternative options for accessing the affected channels:
- CBS All Access: Subscribers can access CBS content through the CBS All Access app.
- Telemundo app: Telemundo content can be streamed through the Telemundo app.
- CW app: CW content is available on the CW app.
- Local broadcasts: If available, users can tune in to local CBS, Telemundo, or CW stations through an over-the-air antenna.
Updates and Troubleshooting
YouTube TV is expected to provide updates on the outage status through its official channels, including the forum post and social media. Users experiencing issues can also try the following troubleshooting steps:
- Restart the YouTube TV app.
- Ensure the device is connected to the internet.
- Clear the app cache and data.
Additional Resources
- YouTube TV Forum Post: https://support.google.com/youtubetv/thread/177500870
- YouTube TV Reddit Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/youtubetv/
- CBS All Access: https://www.cbs.com/all-access/
- Telemundo app: https://www.telemundo.com/app
- CW app: https://www.cwtv.com/thecw/app/
