Can you stream a 4k movie with 175 mbps

[djsound]

I want to get a 4k apple tv to stream 4k movies in 4k...Yes I have a 4k tv but my internet is only 175 mbps right now...I think its supposed to be 150. Would I need better Internet to see 4k movies? Some of the new netflix shows looks pretty damn good but I guess they are not 4k as I don't pay for 4k netflix.

 

[Audit13]

You should be fine streaming 4k from Netflix and iTunes.

Altered Carbon in 4k from Netflix streamed at a rate of 35 Mbps.

 

[djsound]

Awesome!!. Someone else on the interweb said that 4k movies on itunes end up really being about 1080p or something if you don't have a 4k connection ....but i dont know.

 

[jole26]

"Apple recommends a minimum speed of 25 Mbps for 4K streaming."

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207949#connection

 

[Audit13]

You need the proper equipment to stream 4k content that includes HDCP 2.2 and HDMI 2.0.

I have no problem streaming 4k content from iTunes or Netflix.

I know Apple recommends 25 Mbps but I have viewed content that goes above 25 Mbps.

 

[Juicy Box]

but my internet is only 175 mbps

Both Netflix and iTunes state that 25 Mbps is required for streaming, so even if the content ends up streaming at a higher rate, you should be more than fine. This is assuming your home network can handle all 150-175 Mbps.

Actually, you should be able to stream Netflix in 4K to about 6 different 4K TVs, or over 30 different 1080p TVs.

Short answer, you are good.

 

[Michelasso]

I have a 4k tv but my internet is only 175 mbps right now...I think its supposed to be 150.

Only? I know there is the 1000 Mega out there. but your internet speed is probably in the top 5% in most Countries. With 175Mbps one can stream a full UHD BR movie in 4K, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.

Just to give another idea, most Smart TV have a 100 Mbps ethernet interface (so your Internet speed would be actually cut down in the TV), and they all happily stream any 4K content.

 

[Ben Harley]

I want to get a 4k apple tv to stream 4k movies in 4k...Yes I have a 4k tv but my internet is only 175 mbps right now...I think its supposed to be 150. Would I need better Internet to see 4k movies? Some of the new netflix shows looks pretty damn good but I guess they are not 4k as I don't pay for 4k netflix.

Its takes around 8mpbs connection to stream 1080p video without buffering if the ISP is fiber optic and the connection is FTH. I mostly stream 4k shows and movies on netflix. I have a 100 mbps connection (FTH) runs smoothly. Never ever buffered until and unless something is wrong from netflix end. (TV App)

 

[djsound]

Very cool info you guys have. =)

How did you find out what rate a movie streamed at? @Audit13 (on netflix) Thanks

 

[Audit13]

On the Apple TV, you need to enable HUD under developer options.

I installed Xcode to my Air. I then connected my Air to the Apple TV and enabled HUD.

With my LG TV and the Netflix app, I press the "Info" button on my Harmony remote and it tells me the primary audio stream (stereo or 5.1) and video bitrate.

I attached a copy of pictures I took with my iPhone of Valerian 4k and Altered Carbon from the Netflix app.

Edit: noticed that the attached images are upside down. How the heck do I rotate them so they appear correctly? 😕