DirecTV has a growing selection of 4K Ultra HD channels. Here’s where else you can find 4K content:
- Via internet streaming and Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc.
- Limited broadcasting is expected to start in 2020; standards have already been adopted for 4K over-the-air TV broadcasts. However, it will be a couple of years after that before routine broadcasts and a sufficient number of TVs with tuners that can receive them will be available.
- On cable, things are progressing slowly as Comcast and Altice are the only major cable services offering 4K which includes access to Netflix 4K streaming content and limited special event programming.
4K Live via DirecTV Satellite
DirecTV offers three 4K Ultra HD Channels. Channels 104 and 105 are full-time channels, and Channel 106 is a part-time channel.
- Channel 104 offers pre-recorded content with an emphasis on documentaries, travel, and original series, as well as a Saturday night concert series.Channel 105 provides pre-recorded pay-per-view movies and live sports events.Channel 106 is primarily reserved for special live events.
DirecTV’s 4K TV programming is limited but growing. Some events are seasonal and include Major League Baseball, the NBA, NFL Football, College Football and Basketball (including select March Madness matches) English Premier League Soccer, the annual Masters Golf Tournament, and more. Check out their continually updated schedule (includes live and pre-recorded programs).
What You Need to Receive DirecTV’s 4K Channels
To receive DirecTV’s 4K channels, you need to have a Direct-TV compatible 4K Ultra HD “RVU” TV (specific DirecTV 4K-Ready TVs are provided by Samsung, LG, and Sony) in conjunction with the DirecTV Genie Model HR54 or HS17 Set-Top box. You also have to subscribe to DirecTV Select or above program package.
Select programming is HDR-encoded (HLG format). If your 4K TV is not compatible with HLG, you can still view the content in 4K without that extra benefit.
Features of the DirecTV Now Genie HR54
Here are some other features that you will get with the DirecTV Genie HR54 Receiver/HD-DVR.
For those that own a 4K Ultra HD TV that isn’t DirecTV 4K certified, you can still access 4K content with the addition of a client box (Genie Mini C61K or later).
For specific details on any additional DirecTV equipment you might need, including installation (DirecTV requires professional installation for its 4K equipment), contact DirecTV directly.
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