Hulu app finally adds support for higher resolutions on Android TV
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It’s hard to understand why Hulu has been limiting streaming resolutions to 720p on Android TV until now, but just about every other streaming service offers at least support for 1080p. Not to mention that most of its competitors in the US have already upgraded their streaming services to 4K resolution at no additional costs.
Thankfully, Hulu has decided that it finally time to upgrade its streaming service and offer customers at least the same level of quality the competition currently offers. The Hulu app for Android TV now features two additional streaming options: 1080p and 4K.
Keep in mind though that to benefit from these improvements, your Android TV device must support these resolutions. There’s no official word on the changes, but many Reddit users that own Android TV devices like the 2019 Shield TV noticed Hulu can now stream at 1080p resolution.
At least one 2017 Sony Bravia TV user confirmed the Hulu app now supports 4K streaming. It looks like these improvements are slowly rolling out to Hulu customers across the US, so we’re not sure when exactly they’ll be available to everyone.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific resolutions are now supported by the Hulu app on Android TV devices?
Which specific resolutions are now supported by the Hulu app on Android TV devices?
The Hulu app for Android TV now offers two higher streaming options for users. These newly added resolutions are 1080p and 4K, which bring it closer to the quality offered by competing streaming services in the US.
Q.What is required for a user to benefit from these new resolution improvements?
What is required for a user to benefit from these new resolution improvements?
To take advantage of these enhanced streaming resolutions, a user's Android TV device must be capable of supporting them. The article indicates that devices need to be compatible with 1080p or 4K to display content at those qualities.
Q.Are these improvements immediately available to all Hulu customers?
Are these improvements immediately available to all Hulu customers?
These upgrades are being rolled out gradually to Hulu customers across the US. The article states there is no confirmation on when the new resolutions will be universally available to everyone.
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