Video platform YouTube has tightened control over Family Premium subscription usage and started blocking accounts of members who do not live in the same house as the subscription owner.
G. Ostrov
Google has significantly tightened the policy for using YouTube Premium family accounts. The video platform now actively verifies whether all family plan members actually live at the same address as the subscription owner.
New Requirements for Family Subscriptions
According to updated rules, all family subscription members must physically reside in the same household most of the time. YouTube uses various methods to verify this requirement, including analysis of IP addresses and users' geolocation data.
Consequences for Users
Users who don't meet the new requirements receive notifications about the need to leave the family group or confirm their residence. Failure to comply with the rules may result in limited or completely blocked access to Premium features.
Community Response
The changes have sparked mixed reactions from users. Many criticize the new policy, especially students studying abroad and families with members temporarily living in other cities or countries.
Alternative Solutions
Users who can no longer use family subscriptions are advised to consider individual YouTube Premium plans or explore alternative video services.
More information about the new policy can be found on the official YouTube support page.
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