What i read, netflix 4k is only 15mbps bit rate.

They require 25mbps to more than cover, or course.

A true bluray 4k will be at least 60gb for 2hrs which works out to be 67mbps.

Allowing for the poorer audio, the diff is is still obvious to the eye.

To really enjoy a 4k blockbuster, gotta watch bd, bdmv or bd iso.

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4305259/+300

if tv or tv model issue, ask at panasonic thread:
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3383558/+1260

hmm... this looks like more bad news than good.

everyone wants a piece of the pie... will get very fragmented.

in a few years time, all smart tvs will come with a dozen such IPTV apps.

and expect us to pay rm100 a month for each of them to get a decent set of videos?!

Go to settings, u can see what package.

if yr tv has DD+, the display will show.

some tv's can do only dd... some dd, dd+, dts... think the v high price ones can do dd atmos even.

of course, that will need hdmi arc to capable AVR++.

for sure yr appletv will give better video.
becos tv players are never that good, just convenient, all in a box.
i have compared netflix "our planet" direct on tv and local playback with another player.
while the bit rates are the about same, it is obvious the one on tv is not as good as my box player.

hdr arrived at about same time as 4k, more common to see them together.
netflix and amazon does 1080p hdr, using 6-7 mbps bit rate compared to 14-15mbps for 4k hdr.
so they think it's a seller... i read that in some places, netflix charge a small premium for HD HDR (vs HD SDR) pack.
but no one else, not bluray discs makers.
chances are 4k hdr tv's will become mainstream; 1080p sdr or 4k sdr tv's will die off soon.
just like the demise of HD Ready 720p tv's from a decade ago.
unlikely 1080p HDR will survive.

interesting comment.

i am not sure to agree or disagree...

hdr gives better contrast, deeper and wider colors, that's true, at least to me eyes.

perhaps the tv upscaling from 1080p already does a decent job, u don't see much diff with 4k ones?

or is it that u hv now watched so much 4k that it becomes new std? anything below is poor?

or previously 32-42" tv, now everyone goes for 55, 60, 75"... larger screens = poor resolution effectively?

or like some people say... the effect is only seen in the most expensive zleds, xleds costing tens of thousands RM?!

i will have to take my collection to some fren's house with a rm50k 75" tv to try someday.

ya, i have some of them, good stuff.

in fact, more and more are now remastered this way.


man... for video, the ride has been... betamax->vhs->vcd->ld->dvd->1080p bd->4k hdr bd...->8k 12bit hdr bd?

right... that's how they do biz, get enough subscribers for high squeezed streaming.
qualitywise, only the less discerning can't tell.
which is why i don't even want to watch on netflix when i get get a better alternative for certain titles.
netflix is great for convenience and easy use for the whole family.
not the best choice if u go for high quality video and audio, assuming u have the equipment, of course.

correct.

now compare that to a 4k hdr atmos/dtsx bluray disc or equivalent of 80gb.
the bit rate works out to be 88 mbps - 5-6 times higher - u can already imagine the diff.
in other words, u r doing a disservice to yr tv (and good audio system) if u rely on netlfix!

sounds like yr tv connection to router isn't made - check that.

usually, restart tv or cut power will restore.

If good, youtube good, connection is fine.

Then, either a specific tv problem or... u forgot to pay netflix!

sharing...
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4305259/+620

Becos those are not produced by them and they did not buy the rights.

Besides Netflix, there are others like HBO, Amazon, Hulu who may have bought the rights.

bolded... is very disappointing and strange.

sony's ATV cannot be that bad... if true... i m speechless... when sharp's ATV is working very well.


if u really can't use netflix 4k/hdr with yr TV app, u have 3 options:

1. get chromecast dongle (which is a shame since yr ATV should have built in chromecast already.

2. get an android box that can do netflix 4k HDR - this, be careful... some are "fake", may not last for long.

3. get new TV.

if this is the problem, u gotta find a solution - use ethernet, access point, better router.

poor connection, poor speed... no tv or box or dongle will overcome it.

it's about how yr devices are connected to the router - cabled or wifi.

if wifi and devices are too far away, u can't get good connection, i.e. can't get good streams - with phone or TV or chromecast or box.

have u done speedtest with yr TV or phone? what speed u getting?

Netflix 4k needs >25mbps.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jul 13 2019, 10:20 PM

then i dunno why u said:
never mind... all the best...

u didn't mention which show.