Android TV Hulu Application Enhances Resolution to 1080p Instead of 720p on Certain Devices
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Hey there! Here's some marvelous news for all you Android TV Hulu users out there. Now, you can enjoy a significantly improved video streaming experience as the resolution has been bumped up. Hallelujah!
It all started when eagle-eyed Redditors and tech enthusiasts on 9to5Google noticed a significant update in the Hulu Android TV app. The max resolution available on the App & Device Info page has been escalated from humdrum 720p to a thrilling 1080p. Yes, you heard that right!
To validate this exciting discovery, Gizmodo stepped in and confirmed that 1080p resolution has become a reality for select Nvidia Shield TV set-top boxes and Sony Bravia TVs, as of March 23.
Before this, Android TV, which powers many Bravia sets as well as the Shield TV, was a part of the list of devices that didn't support higher resolution video. However, Hulu's support page, last updated in February, only promised 1080p at 60fps on select Apple TV devices, Chromecast, Fire TV devices, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and certain Samsung TVs.
4K UHD content provided through the service continues to be a luxury reserved for a select few devices, including fifth-generation Apple TV, Chromecast Ultra, Fire TV devices, LG TVs, Roku, Vizio TVs, and newer Xbox consoles.
Ideally, high-resolution streaming should be available on every device that supports the format. Yet, with the Shield TV's AI upscaling capabilities, Hulu's 1080p offering might not have felt like a necessary upgrade for some users. Regardless, this is a welcome addition to the Hulu app, especially given the increased time we are spending streaming these days.
It may seem like a small step, but who doesn't love a good upgrade? So, raise a toast to 1080p streaming on Android TVs, folks! Enhanced viewing pleasure awaits you.
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Take note, though, that the Hulu app doesn't only play nicely with Android TV and the aforementioned devices. Roku devices, including the Roku Express Streaming Device, smart TVs running Android TV or Fire TV, gaming consoles like Xbox and PlayStation, and casting devices such as Google Chromecast, can also tap into 1080p streaming if their specific capabilities allow for it. Always double-check your device’s compatibility with the Hulu app to ensure you're getting the best possible viewing experience.
- The future of video streaming on Android TV has made a significant leap with the confirmation of 1080p resolution, which is now available on certain Nvidia Shield TV set-top boxes and Sony Bravia TVs.
- Similarly, Roku devices, Android TV smart TVs, gaming consoles like Xbox and PlayStation, and casting devices such as Google Chromecast can access 1080p streaming if their specific capabilities allow for it.
- In a similar vein, technology like the AI upscaling capabilities of the Nvidia Shield TV might make some users question the necessity of Hulu's 1080p offering, but it's still a welcome improvement for many.
- As tech continues to evolve, it's hoped that high-resolution streaming will become a standard feature across all devices that support the format, providing an enhanced viewing experience for users on various platforms.
