Get extra features on YouTube TV with 4K Plus

Our 4K Plus add-on lets you add extra viewing options to your YouTube TV Base Plan. With 4K Plus, you can unlock 4K Ultra High Definition playback for certain live and on-demand programs on YouTube TV. You can also enjoy unlimited simultaneous streams at home, and use our mobile app to view your recordings offline using your phone or tablet.

What you get with 4K Plus

When you buy 4K Plus, you get these features added to the channels in your Base Plan:

• 4K viewing on available content
• Unlimited concurrent streams at home
• Ability to view DVR recordings offline for available content (mobile devices only)

Some of these options are also available on select add-on networks. If you already subscribe to add-on networks with these features, you also have 4K Plus viewing options when watching those networks on YouTube TV.

Check your YouTube TV settings to find out which features are available for the add-on networks you’re subscribed to:

• To discover which networks offer 4K, go to Settings 4K.
• To find which networks offer offline viewing for recordings, go to Settings Downloads.
• To view screen limits for your networks, go to Settings Screen Limits.

Read below to learn more about 4K Plus features on YouTube TV, and how to purchase the add-on.

Find programs that you can watch in 4K

To find programs offered in 4K quality, find the icon when browsing for programs on YouTube TV. You can also search for “4K” to view every available 4K channel and program.

If you are not subscribed to the 4K Plus add-on, 4K videos will be locked by default. To check whether we offer a 4K version of the program, press the Down arrow below the title to expand the video info panel.

You can also use the Live tab to find channels showing 4K programs over the next 10 days. If a channel has an upcoming program airing in 4K, it will be listed here. If not, the channel won’t show up. To find out which programs are available for a specific channel, search or browse the network page (for example: NBC Sports 4K).

4K playback is available on select live and on-demand content from these networks:

• Discovery
• ESPN
• FOX Sports
• FX
• Nat Geo
• NBC Sports
• Tastemade
• NBA TV

Tip: You’ll know you’re getting 4K quality when you see “4K” on the quality selector in the video player. 

4K playback is only available on compatible devices:

4K smart TVs

• 4K Android TV models like Sony Bravia, and others
• Samsung, LG and HiSense 4K smart TVs (2019 or later)

4K Streaming Devices connected to a 4K TV

• Chromecast with Google TV
• 4K Roku Streaming Devices
• Apple TV 4K (2021)
• PS4 Pro
• Amazon Fire 4K Stick (1st Gen - 2018)
• Nvidia Shield

Note: 4K is only available on select content for Apple TV and PS4 Pro. Some programs may have lower quality or may rebuffer when viewing.

If you’re having trouble seeing videos in 4K quality, follow the tips below.

Why am I not getting 4K channels?

If you’re not seeing 4K content, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

• You need a compatible device to watch 4K videos on YouTube TV. Make sure you have a 4K streaming device connected to your TV using an HDCP 2.2 compliant HDMI cable. Make sure your TV also supports 4K playback.
• To watch videos in 4K, make sure your download speed is 25 mbps or higher.
• If your TV or streaming device does not support 4K, content will not play in 4K, even if we can send a 4K video. If your TV or internet connection does not meet the requirements, then your video will play in HD or SD quality.
• Check that the video quality selector is set to 4K.
• To test what 4K looks like on your TV device:
  • Open the YouTube TV app on your TV device.
  • Select the icon in the top-right corner.
  • Under “Add to membership,” find 4K Plus in the list of add-on networks.
  • Select “Preview a 4K video” to play the test video in 4K quality.
• You can also check Stats for Nerds to verify whether we are sending 4K. Follow the steps in this article to check Stats for Nerds.
• Keep an eye out for the icon to identify programs offered in 4K.

Steps to add 4K Plus to your membership

Pricing for the 4K Plus add-on will vary. From time to time, discounts and free trials will be offered. To find the most up-to-date pricing, go to Settings Membership in the YouTube TV app.

To subscribe to this add-on, follow the steps to sign up for add-ons here.