How to watch 4k movies on TV

4K television guarantees higher quality and more accurate images. Analog recordings are digitized very realistically and look like they are alive. Modern TVs are capable of supporting 4K movies. Watching is truly worth the money spent on devices and content.

How to watch 4k movies on TV

You need to choose a 4k TV. Not all models are the same. Most models support 3840x2160 resolution. But TVs created in 2015 and earlier do not support the latest quality standards. Therefore, it is better to choose a new model. There are also two parts that are important for a 4k TV:

1. Ability to support HDR (High Dynamic Range) technologies.
2. Expanding the color gamut (Wide Color Gamut).

Without these parameters, even a modern TV will not be able to display a high-quality image. These technologies reproduce the required content.

Important! Availability of pixel eclipse technologies on the monitor matrix. If the eclipse is of poor quality, the TV will not be able to show blacks well. There are special OLED models that have a very good eclipse rating. But the price for them is very high.

There is one more required parameter. The TV must have a modern HDMI connector. Older models do not support the necessary grinding, so it is impossible to watch 4K movies on them. This port is needed to play a movie from portable sources of information.

What does that require

In addition to a TV that supports 4k format, we will need a player. It serves as a source for playing 4k content. Most TVs are capable of producing 4K images from other formats, but this is not enough.

You can install an online source that will broadcast the video. This process is called streaming. This is the easiest way to access content, but the cost will be high. But there are also connected devices that allow you to watch movies. For example, the Roku 4 set-top box. It can provide access to many services with 4K movies. But not all external devices are capable of supporting HDR. That’s why you need a TV purchased in 2016 and later.

Streaming also requires good internet. To properly play 4k movies, you need a speed of at least 10 megabits. Therefore, an appropriate tariff plan is purchased. If the Internet speed is low, the movie will be interrupted.

As already mentioned, streaming is paid. The average price for obtaining full-fledged 4K content is at least $10. But there are also free streaming sources that provide basic content (the number of films will be significantly lower than in paid ones).

We also need to find content to view it. It's not difficult to find. There are online resources. Special applications are installed on devices and information sources can be connected.

We also need a modern AV receiver. You may already have an older model, but it will not be able to send the necessary signals to the port. Therefore, you should buy a device that supports 4K. There is another economic option - connecting the 4k signal source directly to the TV, and the audio to the optical port. But this method has many disadvantages.

Attention! Also, do not forget about additional requirements.The TV must have a high-quality processor and WiFi support.

Possible problems and their solutions

Various problems may also arise, but you can solve them yourself. Among the most common problems:

1. Low internet speed. Perhaps the average speed is good, but today the resource is working with interference. But I want to watch the movie. Try reducing the movie quality to 1080p.
2. Content search. Difficulties may arise in the process of searching for content. At the moment, the number of online resources is small. It's practically non-existent on YouTube. You can buy a Blu-ray player and discs. But the latter are expensive, and a constant purchase will significantly reduce the user’s budget. Therefore, online resources are the best solution. But they are also paid. A monthly subscription costs half as much as one Blu-ray disc.
3. Outdated TV model. Models purchased in 2015 and earlier will not be able to guarantee good image quality. We need a more modern device.
4. Outdated HDMI port or cable. We need modern models capable of transmitting HDMI signals. We need a cable marked at least HDMI 2.0.

To connect to 4k, we need to fulfill many requirements, but as a result we will be able to watch programs in high quality.