YouTube TV: How Can You Tell If Something Will Be In 4K?

By Phillip Swann
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TV Answer Man, I read your 4K updates and appreciate that you keep us informed. But I have a question about YouTube TV. I am thinking of getting it for 4K but how can you tell if a sporting event will be in 4K on YouTube TV? I don’t see anything at their web site that tells you that. Can you help me? — Gene, Pittsburgh.

Gene, YouTube TV does not publicize its upcoming 4K programs to the general public, which seems like a big mistake to me. Considering that YouTube TV just raised its base price is $82.99 a month — and its 4K Plus add-on plan is another $10 a month — more people might subscribe if they knew what they were getting.

However, if you are a YouTube TV subscriber, here’s how you can find out what’s coming up in 4K:

1. You can type ‘4K’ into the guide search box and it will display all available 4K programs, including live sports and on-demand programs. (Note: If you do not have the 4K Plus add-on plan, you will be unable to watch the 4K titles.)

2. You can also use the guide’s 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.

YouTube TV provides 4K programming from the following networks:

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

YouTube TV also has a nice feature called, Stats For Nerds, which enables you to see the resolution of the show you are currently watching. See this article for more details.

Gene, hope that helps. Happy viewing and stay safe!

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