There's been a few commonly reported issues on the sub about not being able to find DVR recordings, forced commercials, having to subscribe to Max to watch certain shows, etc. Rest assured, your DVR recordings are there, but they might be difficult to find.
I only see VOD (video on demand) for the episode I want to watch. How can I find the DVR recording?
For this problem, it's likely that the episode you're trying to watch has incorrect metadata. Due to this, in the season picker for the show, the recording is often located under Extras.
Additionally, certain networks (especially Bravo) often make VOD versions available BEFORE the actual airing of the show. In this case, you have to wait until the show airs in order to watch a recording.
Furthermore, check to make sure the episode doesn't have "Choose a Version" underneath the thumbnail. If so, the DVR version might be available through that menu.
My recording shows yellow advertising lines. Why are they forcing commercials?
This is a long-standing bug of YouTube TV. If you're watching the recording (you'll see DVR instead of VOD above the playback bar), you CAN skip through these advertising slots, even if the yellow lines show.
I just added a show to my Library. Why can I only see VOD versions?
If you've just added a show, it likely hasn't aired on a network yet, so there's been nothing to record. Be patient, and know that the next airing of your show will be recorded.
Furthermore, check to make sure the episode doesn't have "Choose a Version" underneath the thumbnail. If so, the DVR version might be available through that menu.
Why do I have to subscribe to Max or another service to watch my recording?
You don't. In this instance, the the VOD version is a Max exclusive, and it appears in your Library as such, in the proper place. Sometimes, VOD is available before the show actually airs.
For the DVR recording, it either hasn't aired yet to be recorded, or it likely has incorrect metadata, forcing it into the Extras section (in the season picker). So, look under Extras to find the DVR recording.
If you're still having issues, it's best to report the recording in the app, or .
Additionally, if you are seeing issues like the above — especially when an episode ends up under Extras — please list it below, with the season, episode number, station (local callsign if you know it), and air date so that YTTV staff can begin to look into this issue.
