Not real 1080p, mandatory commercials

Giving 2 stars because when you claim something it should be legitimate.

The app is a great idea, but there are some major issues. First is video quality. Google is definitely not using full 1080p video quality like the app will claim. No matter what, you will see pixelation and inferior quality video when compared to cable or other online streaming services. I suspect they do this to save bandwidth and possible storage space. If you are looking for quality 1080p, this is not the service for you.

Second, even if you “record” a show, you will have embedded ads you must watch in the video. Unlike conventional cable tv with DVR, where you can skip the recording. While I understand google may have had to make this deal with networks to get permission to store video on google servers, but calling it DVR is just incorrect. It is more like video on demand with mandatory commercials.

The app runs well, as you would expect with a Google app, but paying 40 dollars a month you should get a more cable like experience.

Fix the crappy picture quality, and remove the mandatory commercials and this would be the premiere TV video service.

Sjon888 about YouTube TV, v1.10.8