This is also the format broadcasters are likely to use as they shift to a new over-the-air broadcast standard dubbed "Next-Gen TV" over the next few years. Both enable a TV to adjust brightness on a scene-by-scene basis. With the basic HDR10, the brightness level is set for the entire show. Only certain televisions and streaming players support one, or both, of those more advanced formats. Remember, you don't have to do anything to play one of these shows in the more sophisticated HDR format.
Your TV will automatically use the best format it can. It also has a small library of licensed content. However, there are now some set-top boxes from cable companies, including Altice Optimum and Comcast Xfinity , that support 4K via apps and streaming.
And you may start to see some of the bigger cable companies testing 4K with HDR over the next 12 to 18 months. They also offer some movies in 4K. Of the two services, DirecTV has been more aggressive, with three dedicated 4K channels, while Dish has only one. Dubbed "Next Gen TV" by the industry, these new, more robust signals are now available in only a few markets; it will likely take several years for the transition to be complete.
Many broadcasters favor the HLG format for consumers who use antennas because it doesn't require metadata, so both standard and HDR programming can be combined into a single signal that's compatible with both standard and HDR sets. FandangoNow— formerly M-Go —is a video-on-demand service that lets you either rent or buy movies and TV shows. FandangoNow makes it easy to find 4K titles with HDR with a special section on its website just for those titles.
If you want premium picture and sound quality, 4K Blu-ray is your best choice. We'll update this listing when 4K HDR content becomes available. After unexpectedly pulling the plug on 4K titles back in , Hulu reinstated 4K shows and movies a year later, though the selection has been limited, and the company still doesn't support HDR. It's still not clear when Hulu will offer HDR support.
That said, you do need the right equipment. Technically, 4K is the terminology for the cinema standard, and Ultra HD is meant to be the consumer-facing term. But 4K has gained more traction in everyday use, so the two are often used interchangeably. However, there is actually a small difference in resolution. Not sure which TV to buy? Make sure you get the best deal on your HDTV service!
Check out our complete guide to find the best package for you. There is some debate about whether this is really necessary , but the majority of TV manufacturers recommend an advanced HDMI cable optimized to handle Ultra HD content. How much speed do you really need? Well, it depends on the number of devices you have and what else you use the internet for.
Streaming is one of the easiest ways to get your hands on great 4K movies and shows. Source: Sometimes you have to tell your smarty pants gadgets that you wanna watch in 4K.
Check the resolution settings on your streaming devices. SVG Icons. Our list of 4K cable providers and streaming services will clear things up.
By Dave Schafer Share Jun 28, How to watch in 4K. Need a new TV provider with more 4K content? Enter your zip code below to see what providers are available near you. Please enter a valid zip code. Read our Smart TV guide. More 4K content is available The 4K content library is finally filling up with not just recent movie titles but also TV shows and other programming as well.
Google implemented the VP9 codec into its Chrome browser and YouTube in , so both have been able to support 4K streams for some time. If you search 4K content within YouTube right now, you'll be able to select 4K as a quality option on each video. Most new PCs should support the VP9 codec, but it's something to keep an eye out for. If you don't have a compatible display, the video will be downscaled to the maximum output of your monitor.
There are over 4K films available to buy or rent on iTunes at the time of writing, which are otherwise only available in 4K on Blu-ray disc. If you're more of an Android fan than Apple, then you'll be pleased to know the Google Play Store offers 4K HDR content for download and streaming, including to TVs that run the Android operating system, such as most of those launched by Sony and Philips over the last few years.
Rakuten is another service that offers Ultra HD 4K content for purchase. The service is supported on web browser, iOS and Android apps and Chromecast devices. The full list of compatible devices are here. The company recommends a minimum internet connection of 20Mbps. Rakuten also announced a partnership between itself, LG and Dolby to bring Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos movies to its film rental service. There's a dedicated Ultra HD section in the Sky Cinema and Sky Box Sets tab, bringing you one movie premiere every week as well as a range of box sets and documentaries.
These days, there are 4K broadcasts of Premier League football, Formula 1, test cricket and boxing matches. Virgin TV has also launched its own 4K entertainment channel. What about 4K on terrestrial TV?
As mentioned above, all of BBC's 4K video has been delivered through the iPlayer platform, and it looks like it will carry on with its 'internet first' approach.
There's been no word on an ITV 4K offering and it certainly missed the boat when it came to broadcasting World Cup matches. Neither Channel 4 or Channel 5 has made any mention of 4K content, either. Will there ever be a 4K channel on free-to-air broadcast TV? We will have to wait and see.
The service includes 4K content, but only in the US. Again, it's only available in the US for now.
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