YouTube Is Pausing Premium Family Plans if You Aren't Watching From the Same Address

YouTube has announced changes to its Premium family plans, requiring users to access the service from the same household address. The new policy aims to prevent account sharing beyond the designated household. Under the updated terms, YouTube will pause or cancel Premium family plans if it detects that the account is being used by individuals not living at the registered address. This move is part of YouTube's efforts to ensure that the discounted family plans are utilized only by those within the same household, as intended. The change affects both YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium family plans, which previously allowed up to six accounts to be linked. Users are now required to periodically verify their location to maintain the family plan subscription, or risk having their account suspended or terminated. This policy shift reflects YouTube's desire to address account sharing and ensure that the platform's premium offerings are accessed as per its terms of service, while providing a fair and equitable experience for all subscribers.