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YouTube Premium

Do you often use the popular video platform YouTube and are you bothered by the numerous advertisements? Then a YouTube Premium subscription could be just the thing for you. Below we would like to give you an overview of the advantages YouTube Premium offers its users and the costs for the various subscription options.

YouTube Premium Benefits

We have already mentioned some of the advantages of YouTube Premium. Let's summarize them again:

  • You can watch videos without ads.
  • The videos are available for offline playback.
  • Background playback is possible.
  • YouTube Music is included in the subscription at no extra charge.
  • Families and students benefit from discounts.
  • For children there is a special ad-free app with kids content.
  • You can enjoy numerous YouTube Originals.
  • You can try YouTube Premium for free for one month.

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How do I get YouTube Premium cheaper?

To save money, you should definitely take advantage of the free trial period. This means you are not taking any financial risk. If you don't like the service, you can simply cancel without incurring any costs. However, do this in good time so that your trial subscription does not automatically become a paid subscription.

If you are still a student, it is worth submitting appropriate proof. This will save you around €60.00 per year. Families also benefit from a price advantage. By sharing the costs, you can further maximize the savings. If you use the family tariff with 5 people, each of you only pays just under €3.00 per month.

But there is also a cost-saving option for singles: the annual tariff. This means you are tied to the subscription for a year, but this option is cheaper overall than paying the regular monthly price for 12 months.

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YouTube Premium trial month - How can I try YouTube Premium for free?

There is the option to try YouTube Premium for free for one month. To take advantage of the trial period, visit the YouTube Premium homepage, log in with your Google login details and select your subscription. Then select the “Try for free” option. YouTube Premium and all of its features are now available to you.


How do I sign up for YouTube Premium?

To sign up for YouTube Premium, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the YouTube Premium website .
  2. Log in with your Google account.
  3. Click on the button labeled “Try for free”.
  4. Select a payment option. This is also necessary if you no longer want to use the offer after the trial period.
  5. Click on “Buy”.
  6. All information about your subscription is now visible in your account.
  7. You can now use YouTube Premium without restrictions.

YouTube Premium Family

If you sign up for a YouTube Premium Family plan, you can share your subscription with up to five other people who can access the service independently of each other. However, all participants must be at least 13 years old and live in the same household. In addition, the people must not have been members of another family group within the last 12 months. The administrator under whose name the subscription is created creates a Google family group and sends the desired members an invitation link. The following services can then be used together:

– YouTube Premium

– YouTube Music Premium

– YouTube TV

Important to know: Each member of the family group uses YouTube Premium Family via their own Google account. The personal media library and subscriptions are therefore not visible to the other participants.

YouTube Premium Student (student plan)

If you are still studying, you can benefit from a student discount on your YouTube Premium subscription. However, you will need to provide appropriate proof. The higher education institution you attend must also be recognized by SheerID. The latter can be easily verified using a form that YouTube makes available to interested users. If all requirements are met, you can use your student plan for 4 years. A new check will then be carried out.

YouTube Premium annual subscription

The YouTube Premium annual subscription offers a significant price advantage. However, certain requirements must be met in order to take out such a subscription. The annual plan can only be booked as an individual plan. This option is therefore not available for families. If you already have a current YouTube Premium monthly membership, you must first cancel it in order to switch to the annual plan.

It is important to note that with the YouTube Premium annual subscription you pay for 12 months in advance. After this period, the subscription ends automatically. If you want to continue using YouTube Premium, you must take out a new membership.

Our YouTube Premium experiences

The online world without YouTube in 2022 is hard to imagine. With YouTube Premium, the platform now offers its users a paid service that is definitely worth using, depending on your preferences. We actually found it very pleasant to watch YouTube videos without adverts. The variety of originals also convinced us. The ability to download videos also saves data volume. However, the individual subscription is not exactly a bargain at €11.99. It is therefore worth taking advantage of possible savings options. With the student or family tariff, YouTube offers its users worthwhile savings opportunities. First of all, however, we would advise you to use the free trial period. This way you can test risk-free whether the content and benefits of YouTube Premium appeal to you.