{"id":23586,"date":"2022-07-19T07:54:17","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=23586"},"modified":"2022-07-19T07:54:17","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:54:17","slug":"how-do-i-enable-4k-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-enable-4k-on-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Enable 4K on YouTube?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f896330ffdd\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f896330ffdd\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f896330ffdd\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-enable-4k-on-youtube\/#How_Do_I_Enable_4K_on_YouTube\" title=\"How Do I Enable 4K on YouTube?\">How Do I Enable 4K on YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-enable-4k-on-youtube\/#YouTube_does_not_support_4K_playback\" title=\"YouTube does not support 4K playback\">YouTube does not support 4K playback<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-enable-4k-on-youtube\/#YouTube_TV_add-on_enables_offline_viewing\" title=\"YouTube TV add-on enables offline viewing\">YouTube TV add-on enables offline viewing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-enable-4k-on-youtube\/#YouTube_4K_Plus_add-on_costs_10_a_month\" title=\"YouTube 4K Plus add-on costs $10 a month\">YouTube 4K Plus add-on costs $10 a month<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Enable_4K_on_YouTube\"><\/span>How Do I Enable 4K on YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>When you&#8217;re looking for the best way to enjoy 4K videos on YouTube, you may wonder how to enable 4K. The answer depends on your internet speed. Most streaming services require a minimum of three megabits per second to stream in SD. Below that speed, videos will be pixelated and will buffer often. YouTube TV, on the other hand, requires a minimum of 15 Mbps. If your connection falls below that, the service will automatically switch to 1080p. Once your internet speed reaches at least 15 Mbps, 4K viewing will be available.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_does_not_support_4K_playback\"><\/span>YouTube does not support 4K playback<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube doesn&#8217;t currently support 4K playback on all devices, but it&#8217;s on the way. The current beta version of YouTube for iPhone didn&#8217;t include support for 4K content. If you&#8217;re curious whether or not you can watch 4K content on your iPhone, here are some of the technical requirements. First, you must have a device with a minimum of 15Mbps Internet connection. Second, you must enable 4K video playback on your device. Third, make sure your device has 4K capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>The YouTube app for Android was updated recently to support 4K video playback. If you&#8217;re wondering how you can watch 4K videos on your phone, you must first have a 4K display and a fast internet connection. However, YouTube is also open to the possibility of playing 4K videos on lower resolution devices. It&#8217;s not yet clear if this option will be available for iOS users anytime soon. But don&#8217;t be discouraged.<\/p>\n<p>First, YouTube has made sure to enable support for the VP9 video codec. While this codec has been around for a while, Safari still doesn&#8217;t support it. Fortunately, Chrome supports it, and Safari hasn&#8217;t. So, if you&#8217;re an iPhone user, there&#8217;s no need to worry. Besides, if you&#8217;re looking to watch YouTube videos on your phone, VP9 will make the process much smoother.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_TV_add-on_enables_offline_viewing\"><\/span>YouTube TV add-on enables offline viewing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The new YouTube TV add-on 4K Plus brings 4K UHD streaming, which promises improved clarity and detail. Although 4K streaming is currently available only for a handful of programs, the service offers users the opportunity to download and watch offline. This feature is currently available only for mobile devices, and offline viewing expires nine months after recording. However, it does have one important drawback: the app&#8217;s user interface has been modified in an unintuitive way.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube TV is launching a new premium plan, YouTube TV Plus, to woo new subscribers. This service is free for the most part, but it will soon offer subscribers 4K streaming for offline viewing. As part of the add-on package, YouTube will also offer 5.1 Dolby audio and the ability to download 4K content for offline viewing. Additionally, you&#8217;ll be able to watch live sports as well.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the free trial period, the service will also offer a paid version. If you&#8217;re looking for a high-quality, affordable service, you&#8217;ll find YouTube TV to be the best option. The add-on costs $10 for the first year and goes up after that. During that time, you&#8217;ll be able to download up to eight hours of 4K content a day. You&#8217;ll also be able to record shows so that you can watch them later.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_4K_Plus_add-on_costs_10_a_month\"><\/span>YouTube 4K Plus add-on costs $10 a month<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to watch 4K movies and TV shows in ultra-high definition, you can sign up for YouTube&#8217;s new &#8220;4K Plus&#8221; add-on. The $10 monthly subscription fee lets you stream select UHD content, like HBO, Showtime, Acorn, and more. YouTube&#8217;s blog highlights fourK streams of upcoming big-league sports events this summer, likely alluding to the Summer Olympics. In addition, the company has promised to stream 4K college football games later this year, as well as on-demand shows from Tastemade.<\/p>\n<p>The YouTube TV 4K Plus add-on costs $10 \/ month for the first year, and then $20\/month after the free trial. The add-on unlocks 4K viewing on select channels, with no restriction on how many streams you want to watch. The Sports Plus plan includes numerous sports streams, and also has entertainment channels like HBO and Showtime. With all these channels, it&#8217;s no wonder that YouTube is one of the most popular streaming services in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The YouTube TV 4K Plus add-on costs an extra $10 a month, which is a little steep. 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