Google Play Movies & TV Is Ending. Here’s How to Find Your Past Purchases
Google has announced that its Google Play Movies & TV service is coming to an end, prompting users to wonder about the fate of their previously purchased content. For those who’ve amassed a collection of films and television shows over the years, there’s no need for despair. Google is providing a pathway for you to access your beloved media through YouTube, ensuring that your digital library remains intact.
Firstly, it is important to emphasize that while Google Play Movies & TV is ceasing as a standalone service, the content that users have acquired will not vanish into the digital ether. Google has made provisions for a smooth transition so that customers can continue to enjoy their purchases without any additional cost.
To locate your past purchases from Google Play Movies & TV, you can follow these simple steps:
1.Access YouTube with the same Google account that you used for your Google Play Movies & TV purchases.
2.Navigate to the ‘Library’ section of YouTube. Here, you will find a shelf labeled ‘Your movies and shows.’ This special section is where all your purchased content has been moved.
3.Browse through this area to view all your movies and tv shows. You should see all of the content you previously purchased or rented from Google Play Movies & TV.
4.When selecting a movie or show from this list, you’ll be taken directly to its page on YouTube, where you can watch it just as you could on Google Play Movies & TV.
Google is aiming to ensure continuity by embracing YouTube as the one-stop shop for streaming content bought via its platforms. The integration into YouTube also comes with some benefits. Now combined with YouTube’s vast array of entertainment options, users can enjoy an even more comprehensive experience, with everything available in one place.
Additionally, any Google Play credits linked to your account can still be used for movie and TV show purchases on YouTube, providing further convenience and value retention.
Customers looking for new purchases can shop directly on YouTube or through other supported retailers where they’ll find a broad selection of content to buy or rent.
Notably, while your past purchases remain available for viewing anytime on YouTube, future movie and tv show purchases will no longer be made through the now-defunct Google Play Movies & TV service but can still be accomplished on YouTube and other platforms.
Understanding how companies evolve and change their offerings is key in today’s fast-paced digital environment. While seeing a familiar service like Google Play Movies & TV wind down may be unnerving at first glance, these measures put in place by Google assure that its users’ needs and investments are taken into account—securing their access to owned media without interruption or additional cost.