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Cable-Like Service Expansion by YouTube TV

High-quality features such as 4K streaming and offline saving can contribute to a substantial expense.

Cable-Like Service Expansion by YouTube TV

Cranking Up the Quality: YouTube TV's 4K Plus Upgrade

hop on board as YouTube TV reveals the long-awaited 4K Plus streaming add-on is now live! Here's a lowdown on what this new tier has in store for savvy streamers like you.

Brace yourself for superior streaming quality with 4K content when it's available, plus a game-changer duo: offline downloads and unlimited simultaneous streams on your Wi-Fi network.

Dive into YouTube TV's 4K Plus package for an extra $20 a month to your current subscription. For a limited period, enjoy an introductory offer of $10 a month for the first year and a free month trial - giving you ample time to gauge the feature's worth.

Besides 4K goodness, all YouTube TV subscribers can look forward to spiffy 5.1 Dolby audio capabilities rolling out over the coming weeks on select devices. This high-res sound is a top request from users, so dust off your popcorn and get ready to experience movies and shows like never before.

Don't forget about the upcoming live sports features that'll make viewing on YouTube TV more exciting than ever. Stay tuned for segments skip and summer Olympics medal count to make following your favorite athletic feats even smoother.

YouTube TV might be late to the 4K streaming scene, with Amazon Prime and Netflix already on board. But don't count this platform out; it's a force to be reckoned with in live TV streaming. It's just gonna cost ya once you add everything up.

I've been a loyal customer since launch, and even though I grumble about paying for cable channels I don't watch, my bill's around $80 a month for the base package and HBO Max. Adding 4K and downloading content for later viewing would bump my bill to $100 a month.

Internet costs come on top of the subscription, so upgrading to unlimited became necessary since my fam works from home. But on the bright side, YouTube TV makes unlimited streaming a breeze with offline downloads - a feature shyly offered by competitors like Sling TV and Hulu.

According to The Verge, you can download anything from your cloud DVR on the base channel package to the mobile app for offline playback. However, premium content is out of bounds for now.

Fancy testing out the 4K Plus tier? Simply sign up in the YouTube TV settings; it's nestled in the same menu as HBO, Showtime, and other sweet perks offered by YouTube TV. Happy streaming!

  1. The future of streaming technology on YouTube TV just got a major boost with the introduction of the 4K Plus streaming add-on.
  2. Without this 4K Plus upgrade, offline downloads in 4K and unlimited simultaneous streams may not be accessible.
  3. Acorn might not be offering 4K streaming as of now, but with YouTube TV's 4K Plus package, you could enjoy high-quality streaming of movies and shows.
  4. Tech enthusiasts who prefer to download content for later viewing may find the extra $20 a month for YouTube TV's 4K Plus package worth it during the summer, especially with the free month trial offer.
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