No - assuming @raoul578 is a Stream subscriber, the Genie Mini isn’t an option. However, Roku, FireTV, or AppleTV would be. And AndroidTV probably will be shortly.
They’ve been adding the 4K support to the apps incrementally, and since the (standalone) AndroidTV app is the newest, it isn’t completely surprising that it might be the last to get the support. It should show up soon, since they already must have the needed changes (because their device uses a modified AndroidTV app and that already has the changes).
The limitation is that the existing linear channels (broadcast and “cable” channels) don’t provide content in 4k (even on demand). DirecTV has added a couple of channels (channel #104, 105, and 106) that do offer 4k content - mostly sports (only specific things) and documentaries. Unless and until the various networks choose to offer content in 4k (which will require them to acquire content in 4k - currently they rarely if ever do) there’s no chance that the other channels will be 4k. Even after the networks do, DirecTV would need to choose to bite the bandwidth bullet. But they do have the technology in place to do so. (Last I heard, not all of the DirecTV apps yet supported the 4k stream on hardware that did, but their stated intent is to add that support where it isn’t yet in place.)
They’re only visible when using a 4K supportive streaming device and the device is connected to a 4k TV. Also, I don’t think all the apps have been updated to support it yet. The Gemini device and FireTV definitely have, and I think AppleTV and Roku have, but last I heard AndroidTV/GoogleTV hadn’t yet. Which streaming device are you using?
@raoul578 Sony Bravia uses AndroidTV. Since the app for that may not have been updated to support that feature yet, that could explain why you don’t see it.
@Jamesbn1 Interesting - I’d never tried with a Roku, but it does show those channels in the guide even without a 4k TV. I just doubled checked, and a FireTV doesn’t. And yes, putting a (4k capable) Roku on the 4k TV should let you get those channels.
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You have three options:
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raoul578
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Some of the Rokus have 4k, I'm not aware of any tv apps that have it yet.
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No - assuming @raoul578 is a Stream subscriber, the Genie Mini isn’t an option. However, Roku, FireTV, or AppleTV would be. And AndroidTV probably will be shortly.
They’ve been adding the 4K support to the apps incrementally, and since the (standalone) AndroidTV app is the newest, it isn’t completely surprising that it might be the last to get the support. It should show up soon, since they already must have the needed changes (because their device uses a modified AndroidTV app and that already has the changes).
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raoul578
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I am a stream customer.
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Jamesbn1
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Your FAQ page says that 4k is available with Direct TV Stream if you have a 4K TV. That is apparently not true ???!
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raoul578
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4k has been added to the streaming app.
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The limitation is that the existing linear channels (broadcast and “cable” channels) don’t provide content in 4k (even on demand). DirecTV has added a couple of channels (channel #104, 105, and 106) that do offer 4k content - mostly sports (only specific things) and documentaries. Unless and until the various networks choose to offer content in 4k (which will require them to acquire content in 4k - currently they rarely if ever do) there’s no chance that the other channels will be 4k. Even after the networks do, DirecTV would need to choose to bite the bandwidth bullet. But they do have the technology in place to do so. (Last I heard, not all of the DirecTV apps yet supported the 4k stream on hardware that did, but their stated intent is to add that support where it isn’t yet in place.)
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When I’m using the streaming app, I don’t see channels 104, 105 or 106.
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They’re only visible when using a 4K supportive streaming device and the device is connected to a 4k TV. Also, I don’t think all the apps have been updated to support it yet. The Gemini device and FireTV definitely have, and I think AppleTV and Roku have, but last I heard AndroidTV/GoogleTV hadn’t yet. Which streaming device are you using?
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raoul578
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My Sony TV is updated to 4k.
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Jamesbn1
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My non 4k LG TV shows me the 4k channels when using Roku…..but they aren’t available because it’s not a 4k tv.
So…if I put my $30 Roku stick on my $1200 new Samsung TV I would get 4k channels?
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@raoul578 Sony Bravia uses AndroidTV. Since the app for that may not have been updated to support that feature yet, that could explain why you don’t see it.
@Jamesbn1 Interesting - I’d never tried with a Roku, but it does show those channels in the guide even without a 4k TV. I just doubled checked, and a FireTV doesn’t. And yes, putting a (4k capable) Roku on the 4k TV should let you get those channels.
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