Premium: YouTube tests 1080P Premium for Android smartphones and Google TV – Times of India
YouTube is testing a new 1080p Premium for Android and Google TV users. This feature, exclusive to YouTube Premium subscribers, was tested earlier for selected iOS users and users on the web.
The 1080P Premium offers an enhanced bitrate, ensuring extra crisp quality for an improved viewing experience.
A Reddit user discovered that the 1080p Premium tier is now available on the Android TV OS app for YouTube, as per a report from 9to5Google. This option can be used on both Google TV and Android TV devices and is labelled as “1080p Premium,” offering an “enhanced bitrate.” Upgrading to this tier requires an upgrade to YouTube Premium.
Another user, on Twitter, reported that they were able to access the 1080p Premium feature on their Android smartphone on the YouTube app.
YouTube says that the Premium option for 1080p videos has improved bitrate. This results in sharper video quality, especially for videos with intricate details and motion.
“Whether you’re an avid sports fan or locked in on the latest gaming videos, this new feature will bring an even deeper visual quality to our members!,” said Google in a blogpost, while announcing the 1080p Premium for YouTube Premium subscribers.
There were concerns that the existing 1080p option for nonsubscribers would be removed. But, the standard 1080p option is still available for all users, including Premium members.
Users can continue to use the regular 1080p option when watching videos, including those labelled as “1080p Premium”.
Do note that not all the videos will have the option for “1080p Premium”. YouTube has stated that this feature will not be available for videos with resolutions higher or lower than 1080p. Further, Shorts and live streams will also not be available in 1080p Premium.
Currently, the 1080p Premium seems to be under early testing for Android and Google TV. We expect it to be available for all YouTube Premium subscribers in the coming weeks.
The 1080P Premium offers an enhanced bitrate, ensuring extra crisp quality for an improved viewing experience.
A Reddit user discovered that the 1080p Premium tier is now available on the Android TV OS app for YouTube, as per a report from 9to5Google. This option can be used on both Google TV and Android TV devices and is labelled as “1080p Premium,” offering an “enhanced bitrate.” Upgrading to this tier requires an upgrade to YouTube Premium.
Another user, on Twitter, reported that they were able to access the 1080p Premium feature on their Android smartphone on the YouTube app.
YouTube says that the Premium option for 1080p videos has improved bitrate. This results in sharper video quality, especially for videos with intricate details and motion.
“Whether you’re an avid sports fan or locked in on the latest gaming videos, this new feature will bring an even deeper visual quality to our members!,” said Google in a blogpost, while announcing the 1080p Premium for YouTube Premium subscribers.
There were concerns that the existing 1080p option for nonsubscribers would be removed. But, the standard 1080p option is still available for all users, including Premium members.
Users can continue to use the regular 1080p option when watching videos, including those labelled as “1080p Premium”.
Do note that not all the videos will have the option for “1080p Premium”. YouTube has stated that this feature will not be available for videos with resolutions higher or lower than 1080p. Further, Shorts and live streams will also not be available in 1080p Premium.
Currently, the 1080p Premium seems to be under early testing for Android and Google TV. We expect it to be available for all YouTube Premium subscribers in the coming weeks.
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