With so many streaming services on the market, this has become a battle not only providing services and produces quality content, but also enhances overall watching experience. With other streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime offers high quality streaming, no wonder the upstream follows in their footsteps.
In 2019, Hulu brought back 4K content for free to existing customers. The upward step of the High Definition Resolution (HD), 4K consists of more than 4000 pixels and is also referred to as Ultra High Definition (UHD). While 4K does not always mean a better quality appearance, it can offer a much better watching experience when the condition is optimal.
However, some users have reported problems with upstream that are not streaming at 4K at home. If the upstream does not flow in 4K for you, there are many potential reasons behind it. From hardware to the network, here are some common reasons why upstream does not flow in 4K and how to fix each.
Check if your device is compatible 4K
While many devices support 4K, not all can do it. For this reason, the best is to check the specific models of the device you are trying to stream.According to Hulu, the Ultra HD 4K programming is available on the following devices: Apple TV (5th generation and so on), Chromecast Ultra, Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, LG TV (2017 UHD Model and so on), Roku, Vizio SmartCcast TV , a Xbox One (models S and X) .
Although cellphones and tablets do not have the choice to stream in 4K, it is impossible that this will significantly affect your watching experience because of its size. Over time, the possibility of more devices will also be added to this list along with the increase in technology. Unfortunately, if your device is not compatible 4K, the only way for you to watch upstream in 4K Ultra HD is to replace it completely.
Your Internet Connection Test
When it comes to streaming in 4K, your internet speed and stability are important. In general, Hulu recommends that its users have a speed of at least 16 Mbps when streaming in 4K. In addition, it is also important for your connection to remain consistent to prevent decreased quality when streaming.
Fortunately, there are many speed examiners available online. For example, Ookla can specifically check the 4K network streaming capabilities. When testing your internet speed, it is important to stay as close as possible to the device that you try to stream 4K and closing any program that can affect the test.
If you find that your internet speed is far from upstream requirements for streaming in 4K, you can try to decide on other devices on your network or close the internet intensive program to help fix it. Or, you can also increase your internet connection to a faster one that can handle your 4K display.
Confirm if the content is available in 4K
While Hulu does not charge additional costs to watch movies or TV shows in 4K, it does have a limited library available. Depending on the device, upstream has limitations for the quality of streaming due to various contracts and policies. However, this restriction often does not apply to original upstream content. For this reason, most of the original upstream is available for 4K streaming on compatible devices.
To find out whether TV or compatible films with 4K upstream, look for a 4K badge that appears on the event page. Although, the library available from 4K content upstream can also fluctuate based on negotiations with other companies and the addition of new original content.
Unfortunately, if there is no problem that applies to you, and you are still struggling to view your content in 4K, you might want to contact upstream customer support. Meanwhile, you can still enjoy watching upstream in a lower resolution.
