Google is shutting down Play Movies & TV, but don't worry, your purchases are safe

Date:
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:12:51 +0000

Description:
To assist with the transition, your media purchases will be sent to Android
TV and YouTube for safe keeping.

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Google will be pulling the plug on the last vestiges of Play Movies & TV,
and to help with the transition, itll be moving users purchased content to other services.

The tech giant has been slowly shutting down the platform for the past two years beginning with its removal from various smart TVs . The storefront has since existed on Android TV devices and Google Play undisturbed until
recently when a post on the Android TV Help website announced the changes. According to the page, the update will roll out over the coming weeks, but
the day youll receive the patch depends on what country you live in. Then on January 17, Google will officially move everything you bought on or are currently renting from Play Movies & TV to its new home. Something you should know is access to your content depends on what hardware you own.

For example, if you have an Android TV or streaming device, you can find your purchases over in the Your Library row on the Shop tab. People who own a
cable or set-top box powered by Android TV will have to open the YouTube app and then go to the Movies & TV section. Media will be under the Purchased
tab. On web browsers, its the same process: head over to YouTube and hop on over to Movies & TV on your account.

Also, the post from earlier mentions you can view content on the Google TV mobile app. It doesnt say exactly where people can find their media, but if
we have to take a wild stab in the dark, itll most likely be under Your
Stuff. A small limitation

There arent a lot of restrictions. One we found is the fact that the ability to buy or rent movies on YouTube isnt available around the globe. It's only
in a few regions. A full list of supporting countries can be found on Googles Help website . Its worth mentioning some online reports claim theyve already received the patch as theyre already seeing old movie buys on YouTube so the release may be happening sooner than expected.

We reached out to Google asking for some clarification on the rollout, like are certain countries being prioritized first? Additionally, what if someone gets the update earlier than January 17? Does this mean they'll be locked out of their purchases until then? Well let you know what the company says if
they respond.

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