How To Watch 4K Content on Roku
A 4K TV Along with a 4k Media Player like the Roku Ultra or Streaming Stick + is Your Ticket to Watching Super High Quality HDR TV
While sometimes it's much easier to find hardware for watching 4K content than it is finding actual 4K content. Slowly the tide seems to be turning. More new content is produced every day in 4K and in order to watch it you do need both a 4K UHD HDR TV and a 4K capable media streamer along with a 4K ready HDMI cable that can transmit the signal from your Roku to the TV.
When it comes to media streamers from Roku, the Roku Ultra is hard to beat. Because not only is it 4K ready, the Roku Ultra also comes with an Ethernet port. And Ethernet is the best way to ensure maximum speed when streaming data-intensive 4K content.
4K UHD Vs HD
4K UHD (Ultra High Definition) is the next step in higher lines of resolution 2160p compared to HD which is 1080p. It offers an even sharper picture with more detail than high definition TV.
Use These Roku Channels To Watch 4K Content
Netflix - One of the best channels for watching UHD content on Roku!
In order to watch 4K content on Netflix, you need to sign-up for their most expensive Premium monthly plan. This now costs $15.99 after a recent price increase. But they also let you stream to up to 4 devices and user profiles with this plan.
Netflix still offers a great value and its large library of original content is second to none. Except for maybe this next Roku channel which seems to be catching up in some ways.
Prime Video - Amazon 4K Video Content
This channel has been getting much better and also offers some great original TV series. While it's included free for Prime Members. A Prime Membership will Prime will set you back $12.99/month or $119 a year. If you have a Student email address, Amazon is offering 6 months of Prime for FREE. And then a special reduced rate of just $6.49/month after the Free trial is over.!
YouTube - Watch Free 4K UHD Video Clips
This is another great source of Free 4K and HD content on your Roku. To find it in the YouTube channel enter the query 4K. This will bring up a long list of videos to watch on your Roku. Optionally, enter there name or subject followed by 4K. For example, Game of Thrones Trailer 4K. This brings up the following video which can be watched in eye-popping 4K UHD.
Smithsonian Earth - Nature, Wildlife, History and Museums.
The Smithsonian Roku channel gives you a Free 7/day trial then charges $4.99/month to enjoy all the content they have to offer.
Vudu - Watch High Definition 4K Movies
Vudu is owned by Walmart. And they also has a huge selection of newer ultra high-quality movies and TV shows to rent or purchase. This is nice because unlike some channels which cost an ongoing monthly fee, you can pick and choose only the content you want to rent. Much like an old fashioned video store. All from the comfort of the living room couch. With no "Be Kind Rewind" Stickers and late fees to every worry about.
FandangoNOW - Also has an Extensive 4K UHD Library
Viewers can choose to either buy or rent from over 50,000 movies. And also choose from many TV shows the day after they air. This is strictly a rental or purchase channel only so there are no monthly subscription fees.
Toon Google - Thousands of Educational and Fun Cartoons!
This on-demand Kids cartoon Roku Channel features some toons which are filmed in 4K. Watch either with ads, or ad-free for $4.99/month. If you register an account at toongoggles.com and then link your Roku player, they even let you resume movies and shows where they last left off.
Tastemade - Food, Entertainment, and Travel Shows
Watch segments of popular shows on this live 24/7 Roku Channel. Stream a wide range of cool places, cooking and food content with some in 4K for $4.99/month on TasteMade.
AdultEmpire Unlimited [ ! ] 18+ Adult X Channel with lots of 4K Content
One of several hidden, private Adult Roku Channels. AdultEmpire is one of the oldest and top award-winning Adult Industry content providers on Roku. This channel features a massive library of adult movies and scenes. Many now being recorded in stunning 4k UHD HDR quality.
Vyou - Watch Independent 4K Films on Roku From Vyou
The Vyou Roku Channel aims to bring its viewers the best Independent top quality content in stunning 4K HDR.
HDR is the acronym for High Dynamic Range. And Vyou pronounced "View" has remastered films that were originally made in SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) And by using their own state of the art video equipment along with their content production Team (Color A Go-Go), plus award winning content providers, they strive to provide some of the best quality entertainment available on Roku.
By partnering with some great Independent filmmakers the Roku Vyou channel is a great way to watch some more Free 4K content.
This channel features both full-length films and short movies. And this channel also offers helpful guidance for those new to 4K in setting up their equipment to get the maximum viewing pleasure.
Vyou Offers Both Free and Subscription Content
Vyou Inc has both a free plan which lets users access a limited amount of films and also a paid monthly subscription plan.
