Via internet streaming and Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc. Limited broadcasting is expected to start in 2020; standards have already been adopted for 4K over-the-air TV broadcasts. However, it will be a couple of years after that before routine broadcasts and a sufficient number of TVs with tuners that can receive them will be available. On cable, things are progressing slowly as Comcast and Altice are the only major cable services offering 4K which includes access to Netflix 4K streaming content and limited special event programming.
4K Live via DirecTV Satellite
DirecTV offers three 4K Ultra HD Channels. Channels 104 and 105 are full-time channels, and Channel 106 is a part-time channel.
Channel 104 offers pre-recorded content with an emphasis on documentaries, travel, and original series, as well as a Saturday night concert series.Channel 105 provides pre-recorded pay-per-view movies and live sports events.Channel 106 is primarily reserved for special live events.
DirecTV’s 4K TV programming is limited but growing. Some events are seasonal and include Major League Baseball, the NBA, NFL Football, College Football and Basketball (including select March Madness matches) English Premier League Soccer, the annual Masters Golf Tournament, and more. Check out their continually updated schedule (includes live and pre-recorded programs).
What You Need to Receive DirecTV’s 4K Channels
To receive DirecTV’s 4K channels, you need to have a Direct-TV compatible 4K Ultra HD “RVU” TV (specific DirecTV 4K-Ready TVs are provided by Samsung, LG, and Sony) in conjunction with the DirecTV Genie Model HR54 or HS17 Set-Top box. You also have to subscribe to DirecTV Select or above program package.
Features of the DirecTV Now Genie HR54
Here are some other features that you will get with the DirecTV Genie HR54 Receiver/HD-DVR.
