How to Buy Paid Videos on YouTube

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Paid movies and TV shows have made their way to YouTube. If you want to watch them, you'll have to pay^{[1]XResearch source}; this How.com.vn will show you how to do just that using your web browser or the mobile app.

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Using the Mobile App

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Open the YouTube mobile app and find the video you want to watch. Tap Explore at the top of your screen (if you don't see it, drag your finger down your screen), then tap Movies & Shows.
- If you know the name of the show or movie you want to buy, you can search for it in the search bar at the top of the page instead.
- Tap the video to see its details and you'll see buttons to buy or rent the TV show or movie in various locations around the page. If it's a movie, a trailer will play.
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Tap Buy or Buy or Rent. You'll see a buy or rent button under the movie's trailer or below the TV show's season playlist.
- If the video has a buy or rent option, you'll need to select one. You'll also need to select a resolution to continue.
- You also have the option here to buy a TV show season or just one episode. Make sure you select the correct option.
- If you have a coupon code, enter it in the appropriate field.^{[2]XResearch source}
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You'll see a breakdown of your purchase including taxes. Tap the listed payment method if you want to change it or select Add PayPal or Add credit or debit card to enter a new card.
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Tap Pay Now. It's at the bottom of the payment window. You can find purchased videos at https://www.youtube.com/purchases.
- Most Androids and iPhones or iPads using the latest version of the YouTube app will play HD videos.
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Method 2

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Using a Web Browser

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Find the video you want to watch on https://youtube.com. You can find a section of recommended watching listed on your Home page or you can click Movies & Shows from the panel on the left side of your web browser.
- Log in to be able to purchase paid videos on YouTube.
- If you know the name of the show or movie you want to buy, you can search for it in the search bar at the top of the page.
- Click on the video to see its details and you'll see buttons to buy or rent the TV show or movie in various locations around the page. If it's a movie, a trailer will play.
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Click Buy or Buy or Rent. You'll see a buy or rent button in the top right corner of a movie's name or it'll be to the right of the playlist if you're looking to purchase an episode of a TV show.
- If the video has a buy or rent option, you'll need to select one. You'll also need to select a resolution to continue.
- You also have the option here to buy a TV show season or just one episode. Make sure you select the correct option.
- If you have a coupon code, enter it in the appropriate field.^{[3]XResearch source}
You'll see a breakdown of your purchase including taxes. Click the listed payment method if you want to change it or select Add PayPal or Add credit or debit card to enter a new card.
It's in the bottom right corner of the payment window. You can find purchased videos at https://www.youtube.com/purchases.
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Will purchased movies be downloaded?
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Even if you have YouTube Premium, any bought movies/TV Shows cannot be downloaded for offline use.
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Will I get charged each month for renting a movie on YouTube?
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In this case, no. If you buy something, you will not be charged each month like a subscription.
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When I download a movie is it just once or can I see it again without paying?
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Once you pay for the movie (either by rent or buying) you can watch it over and over without needing to pay. However, if it is rented, there will be an expiry date, after which you can't watch it again without renting it.
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If you don't think the purchase is good, you can ask for a refund. YouTube can make refunds on your purchase if the video is not watched for a week. After 7 days, it will be un-refundable.^{[4]XResearch source}
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The rental period starts after you watch it for the first time. You'll see the rental details either on the payment screen before you make the purchase or in the details section of the movie in your Purchases section.
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HD and UHD have playback requirements that only certain TVs, monitors, and internet speeds will support. If, for instance, you purchased a movie in UHD (Ultra-High Definition), you can only watch it on supported Smart TVs, Android TVs, or if you have a Chromecast Ultra as well as a consistent 15 mb/s download speed. Without a strong bandwidth, your movie will most likely stream at a lower resolution. Refer to https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/3306741 if you have questions about what devices will play what resolutions.
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