YouTube TV channels vanished from the Live tab in the Google TV Live Guide for some users on Wednesday according to Android Authority. The disruption affected Google TVs, Chromecasts, and third-party Google TV streaming devices.
Users in the YouTube TV Reddit sub reported the glitch on November 11, 2026. One original poster realized the problem extended beyond a single device when it occurred on all four TVs in their home. “If it’s only on 1 TV, then I will do factory reset. Since it’s on all our TVs, I figure it’s a Google back end issue,” they wrote.
Several people documented the same issue on Sony Google TVs, Chromecasts, and the Onn 4k Pro. Affected individuals attempted troubleshooting by updating software, deleting cached data, unplugging and plugging devices back in, and performing a factory reset, all without success. Many users said that the issue has happened in the past and is typically resolved with an update from Google.
The problem did not appear to be platform-wide given the limited number of complaints, with no reports appearing on Google’s support forums or related Reddit communities for Chromecast and Google TV.
The Live tab displays frequently visited channels alongside a cable-style, scrollable channel guide. During the outage, free channels from Google and free services from third parties appeared in place of the missing YouTube TV channels. Users were still able to access content, including their guide, all live channels, and recorded content, by opening the YouTube TV app or using search.
Later on November 11, 2026, Google responded to an inquiry from Android Authority, stating, “we are aware of the issue, and it has now been fixed.”
