What's the highest streaming quality for my device?

Streaming quality can vary according to your internet connection at a particular time. Take a look at the list below to find out more about your device’s maximum available streaming quality.

You'll need NOW Boost or Ultra Boost to watch in full HD or up to 4K Ultra HD HDR on compatible devices. Find out more about Boost and Ultra Boost

Keep in mindPCs, Macs and mobile devices (including Amazon Fire and Fire HD tablets) are not supported for Boost and Ultra Boost.

 

Smart TVs

  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* (LG Web OS TV only)
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD HDR, Dolby Atmos*

Keep in mindUltra HD, HDR and Dolby Atmos are only available on selected 4K models (2018) onwards with webOS 4 and newer.

  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD HDR, Dolby Atmos* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps

Keep in mindUltra HD, HDR and Dolby Atmos are only available on Roku TV 4K models.

  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD HDR, Dolby Atmos* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps

Keep in mindUltra HD, HDR and Dolby Atmos are only available on selected 4K models (2018) onwards with Tizen 4 and newer.

  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD (on-demand content only), HDR, Dolby Atmos* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps

Keep in mindUltra HD, HDR and Dolby Atmos are only available on selected 2020 and later 4K Bravia models.

TCL
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

 

Set-top boxes and streaming devices

  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD HDR, Dolby Atmos* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD (on-demand content only), HDR, Dolby Atmos* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD HDR, Dolby Atmos* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: N/A
  • With Ultra Boost: N/A
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD HDR, Dolby Atmos* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD HDR, Dolby Atmos* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

 

Games consoles

  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD HDR, Dolby Atmos* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound*
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

 

PCs, Macs & mobile devices

  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: N/A
  • With Ultra Boost: N/A
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: N/A
  • With Ultra Boost: N/A
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: N/A
  • With Ultra Boost: N/A

 

*If you've got a soundbar or surround sound system, you'll just need to make sure your device is set up correctly to benefit from Dolby Atmos or 5.1 sound quality. Find out how to adjust your audio settings

**Not sure what generation Chromecast you've got? See this article.

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