YouTube TV confirms 4K streaming support and offline viewing option
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Word that YouTube TV might allow users to download shows for offline view surfaced a few days ago. Today, the company announced several premium features that will be available for all users of the streaming service.
First and foremost, YouTube TV will introduce a new add-on package with 4K streaming, offline viewing, and unlimited concurrent streams at home. This means that a YouTube TV base plan that supports six user accounts and up to three simultaneous streams will be able to take advantage of the 4K streaming option without restrictions.
Unfortunately, this will come as “an optional add-on for members” for which they will have to pay. The amount hasn’t been revealed yet, but we suspect it will be announced once the new features will be ready for prime time.
What’s really strange is the fact that YouTube TV has decided to put the option to download shows for offline viewing under a paywall too. Other streaming services typically offer these features for free, but for some reason, YouTube TV feels that those 3 million paid subscribers that it now has will be willing to pay extra for something that should be free.
Questions & Answers
Q.Will all current YouTube TV subscribers get 4K streaming and offline viewing automatically?
Will all current YouTube TV subscribers get 4K streaming and offline viewing automatically?
No, these new features will be part of an optional add-on package. Users will need to pay extra for this package to access 4K streaming, offline viewing, and unlimited concurrent streams at home.
Q.When will YouTube TV announce the price for the new add-on package?
When will YouTube TV announce the price for the new add-on package?
The article states that the price for the add-on package has not been revealed yet. It is suspected that the amount will be announced closer to when the new features are launched.
Q.Does the base YouTube TV plan still limit concurrent streams if I buy the new add-on?
Does the base YouTube TV plan still limit concurrent streams if I buy the new add-on?
No, the new add-on package includes unlimited concurrent streams at home. This means the base plan's limit of up to three simultaneous streams will no longer apply for users who purchase the add-on.