Jun 29, 2021 12:45:00

YouTube announces '4K Plus', an additional paid service for YouTube TV that allows 4K streaming and program downloads

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Esther Vargas

On June 28, 2021, YouTube announced '4K Plus, ' an additional YouTube TV service that includes the ability to download 4K content and videos and watch them offline. 4K Plus is available to YouTube TV subscribers for $ 64.99 per month for an additional $ 19.99 per month.

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YouTube TV, which YouTube launched in 2017, is a paid channel that allows you to enjoy a total of 85 channels, including TV programs such as ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, which are major American broadcasting stations, and sports programs on major league channels and MLB Network. It is a service.

'YouTube TV' allows you to watch TV broadcasts on TV, smartphones, and PCs at half the price of CATV, and supports unlimited storage and paid broadcast distribution --GIGAZINE

YouTube TV Product Manager Kathryn Smith updated the official blog on June 28, saying, 'This summer is full of exciting events, making all of YouTube TV's live content the best viewing experience. We've been previewing additional features since the beginning of the year, hoping to be able to do it, and today we're announcing the new 4K Plus. '

There are three main features of 4K Plus:

◆ 4K content
The highlight of 4K Plus is that you can enjoy livestreaming in 4K as the name suggests. This allows you to watch content in the clearest video and resolution if you have a streaming device such as a TV that supports 4K.

4K Plus will deliver major sporting events in 2021 in 4K, as well as games such as basketball and college football, and on-demand content such as Walt Disney's pay-TV stations FX and Discovery Networks in 4K. It is supposed to be done.

◆ Offline viewing
By subscribing to 4K Plus, you can download the program and then watch it offline. You can save programs recorded from the library to your smartphone or tablet and enjoy high-quality content without worrying about communication capacity.

◆ Unlimited streaming
Normal YouTube TV limits the number of simultaneous viewings per account to three, but 4K Plus removes this limit. This allows the whole family to watch their favorite shows, movies, and sports games at the same time from their home Wi-Fi.

In addition, Dolby Audio 5.1 channel surround will be available for all YouTube TV users in the near future.

4K Plus requires an additional charge of $ 19.99 per month in addition to the YouTube TV usage fee, but new users will be free of charge for the first month. In addition, even after the free trial, you can use 4K Plus for half the price of $ 9.99 (about 1000 yen) per month for one year.