YouTube TV confirms widespread glitch blocking access to recorded shows
YouTube TV is facing a glitch that blocks playback of recorded content, showing provider restriction errors. Google has acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix.
Widespread DVR Playback Outage YouTube TV users have spent most of the day unable to watch content from their recorded library. The platform is showing “restricted” messages across phones, smart TVs, and the web interface, confirming that this is a broad service issue rather than a device-specific fault.
Playback Rights Errors Trigger Confusion The error prevents any saved programme from starting, with channels like NBC, ESPN, and ABC incorrectly flagged as having restricted playback rights. With the DVR library being central to YouTube TV’s appeal, the sudden disruption has led to a surge in user complaints.
Google Confirms and Investigates Google has acknowledged the fault on its official forums. The company says its teams are investigating the cause and working on a fix, though there is no immediate resolution. Users may see messages like “Restricted recording” or prompts to go back instead of playing content.
No Timeline for a Fix Yet The issue remains unresolved for now, and Google has not provided an estimated time for recovery. Until the underlying problem is identified and addressed, subscribers may continue to face blocked access to their recordings.
