YouTube TV introduces 4K streaming and offline viewing capabilities.
You're in luck, cord-cutters! YouTube TV is giving its service a significant boost with some snazzy new features.
Are you tired of paying through the nose for subpar streaming services? Well, YouTube TV has your back. When it comes to finding the perfect over-the-top live TV service, the price tag might be the first thing on your mind. But let's not forget about those winning features that can make or break your decision. A sports enthusiast might crave unlimited DVR space, while a family of four might prioritize multi-device viewing.
Addressing those needs, YouTube TV is stepping up its game with an exciting "new 4K option" to elevate your streaming experience. This "4K add-on" comes with perks like watching select channels in stunning 4K resolution, streaming on alimitless number of devices within your home network, and the ability to access your DVR-recorded content offline[1][3][5].
Currently, YouTube TV's base plan caters to six individual user accounts and allows up to three simultaneous streams. But things are about to get even better! The same 4K add-on will also support "unlimited concurrent streams at home," making it an attractive option for, say, larger families or households with multiple people splitting the costs[2].
While this sounds like a dream, YouTube hasn't revealed the pricing details just yet. A representative from Gizmodo reached out for comment, and the response was rather cryptic: the perks will be part of an "optional add-on for members." (For instance, Hulu costs an additional $10 per month for unlimited streams.) Timing is also hazy, with no further insights from YouTube[2].
Although the cost hasn't been disclosed, these new features are a promising upgrade to an already top-notch cable alternative. YouTube TV's base package, excluding any premium content through add-ons like Starz or Showtime, already sets you back $65 per month. That's the same as Hulu with Live TV, but things can quickly add up if you go crazy with extra entertainment packages and premium features[2].
Still, the 4K streaming push could be well worth that extra money, especially now that we're all stuck indoors[4]. So, prepare to enjoy a significantly better stream and consider adding a few more bucks to your monthly budget.
[1] https://support.google.com/youtube-tv/answer/11103737[2] https://gizmodo.com/youTube-tv-expands-4k-streaming-support-unlimited-st-1846856040[3] https://9to5google.com/2022/12/05/you-tube-tv-hulu-live-tv-4k/[4]https://www.cnet.com/how-to/here-are-the-best-streaming-services-for-watching-4k-hdr-videos/[5]https://www.tomshardware.com/news/youtube-tv-4k-offline-playback-4k-plus,66199.html
- The new 4K option from YouTube TV promises to enhance the streaming experience by allowing users to watch select channels in high resolution.
- In addition to improving the picture quality, the 4K add-on will support unlimited concurrent streams at home, making it an attractive choice for larger households.
- With the ability to stream on an unlimited number of devices within a home network and access DVR-recorded content offline, this upgrade could justify the extra cost.
- Although the pricing details for the 4K add-on are yet to be revealed, it could potentially be on par with Hulu's unlimited streams add-on, which costs an additional $10 per month.
