Prepare Google TV A new and improved version of the Android TV interface. It looks close to Stock Android and works well as a streaming solution. You can also watch your favorite content in 4K Ultra HD in formats like HDR and Dolby Vision. The Play Movies library has also been updated with 4K titles. Here are the top 6 fixes for Google TV not playing 4K videos.
But it wouldn't be great if you couldn't enjoy 4K content through your Google TV. Some users are already complaining about the same issue. This post provides some practical solutions to fix Google TV not playing 4K content with your setup.
1. Check display settings.
Starting with the basics, you first need to check your display settings. Google TV Google TV automatically selects the best resolution based on your TV. However, you can also manually switch to a specific resolution and frame rate. Here's how to check it on your Google TV.
Step 1: on Google TV screen Home, Go to Settings in the upper right corner.
Step 2: select icon gear Back to open Settings menu.
Step 5: Verify Current resolution and frame rate to your TV and make changes according to your preferences.
We suggest switching to 4K Ultra HD and 24 fps to watch movies. If the 4K option doesn't appear on your Chromecast with Google TV, you'll need to wait for a software update to fix this issue. There are two types of TVs on which Chromecast doesn't support 4K@60Hz.
2. Check the HDMI cable.
If your Google TV doesn't stream in 4K, check if you're using an HDMI 2.0 cable for your setup. To stream 4K content, you'll need an HDMI 2.0 cable, which offers a higher bandwidth of 18 Gbps and a maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels @ 60 frames per second (4K@60 fps). You also have the option of using an HDMI 2.1 cable, provided your TV supports it.
3. Check the accuracy of the broadcast address.
Google Play Movies and other streaming platforms let you buy or rent movies in 4K. Every other streaming platform has movies and shows available in 4K HDR or Dolby VisionHowever, if your Google TV doesn't play 4K videos, you should check the streaming title's resolution. Many titles still only stream in 1080p.
4. Check your subscription status in your streaming app.
If you experience this issue with any specific app, check your subscription status. Your previous payment may not have been processed. If so, you won't be able to stream content in the highest definition. So go ahead and check your streaming subscription status.
5. Update the broadcast app
After confirming your streaming subscription, you can update your streaming app version. This will eliminate any bugs that may be causing issues with 4K content playback. Here's how to update an app on Google TV.
Step 1: Long press on the icon The application On your Google TV.
Step 2: Locate Show details Check if an update is available.
Download and install the app update to see if the issue is resolved.
6. Update the Google TV operating system
Your last resort is to update your Google TV OS version, as it may be a system-wide issue. Here's how.
Step 1: Go to Settings In the top right corner of the Google TV home screen.
Step 2: Select the Settings icon again to open the menu. Settings.
Step 5: Go to System Update Install it if available.
Enjoy 4K content with Google TV
These solutions will help if your Google TV isn't playing 4K content. Another suggestion is to ensure you have a strong Wi-Fi internet connection. You need a speed of at least 15 Mbps to watch 4K content on your Google TV. If you experience any problems connecting via Wi-Fi, refer to Our list of solutions for Google TV.
