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3 minutes ago, qasimjaved said:

I have 4k Samsung monitor and trying to play netflix content in 4k. I have purchased HEVC Video Extensions and also checked HDCP status in Nvidia app is also supported. I am still unable to play 4k content. Does any body found any solution?

 

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To watch Netflix in Ultra HD (4K) on your Windows computer or tablet, you'll need:

  • A Netflix plan that supports watching in Ultra HD (4K) with video playback quality set to Auto or High.

  • A steady internet connection speed of 15 megabits per second or higher.

  • Windows 10 or Windows 11 operating system with the latest updates installed.

  • A Netflix supported browser or the Netflix app for Windows installed. 

  • The latest HEVC video extension must be installed.

    NOTE:Many Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices include the HEVC video extension preinstalled. Some computers require a separate purchase from Microsoft before it can be installed. If you're not sure or need help installing video extensions or updates, follow these steps or contact the device manufacturer.

  • One or more of these graphics processing units (GPU) that support watching in Ultra HD (4K):

    • Nvidia GeForce GPU 1050 or newer (see other Nvidia requirements)

    • AMD Radeon RX 400 series or newer GPU.

    • An Intel 7th generation Core CPU or newer, or an AMD Ryzen CPU.

      NOTE:You may need to install the latest Windows graphics drivers to watch in Ultra HD (4K).

  • A 4K 60Hz built-in screen, or 4K 60Hz TV or external display with an HDCP 2.2 compatible connection.

    For multiple connected displays, every active display must also meet these requirements. 

 

For help checking if these requirements have been met, contact the company that made your computer or display.

 

 

This is directly from Netflix. They put huge restrictions on PC because of "Piracy". 

I just want to sit back and watch the world burn. 

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25 minutes ago, Donut417 said:

 

 

To watch Netflix in Ultra HD (4K) on your Windows computer or tablet, you'll need:

  • A Netflix plan that supports watching in Ultra HD (4K) with video playback quality set to Auto or High.

  • A steady internet connection speed of 15 megabits per second or higher.

  • Windows 10 or Windows 11 operating system with the latest updates installed.

  • A Netflix supported browser or the Netflix app for Windows installed. 

  • The latest HEVC video extension must be installed.

    NOTE:Many Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices include the HEVC video extension preinstalled. Some computers require a separate purchase from Microsoft before it can be installed. If you're not sure or need help installing video extensions or updates, follow these steps or contact the device manufacturer.

  • One or more of these graphics processing units (GPU) that support watching in Ultra HD (4K):

    • Nvidia GeForce GPU 1050 or newer (see other Nvidia requirements)

    • AMD Radeon RX 400 series or newer GPU.

    • An Intel 7th generation Core CPU or newer, or an AMD Ryzen CPU.

      NOTE:You may need to install the latest Windows graphics drivers to watch in Ultra HD (4K).

  • A 4K 60Hz built-in screen, or 4K 60Hz TV or external display with an HDCP 2.2 compatible connection.

    For multiple connected displays, every active display must also meet these requirements. 

 

For help checking if these requirements have been met, contact the company that made your computer or display.

 

 

This is directly from Netflix. They put huge restrictions on PC because of "Piracy". 

I have acer nitro 5 with Ryzen 5600h, RTX 3060. My monitor is Samsung lu28e85krs/en which i bought second hand and found no info about HDCP support on samsung product page. I shared the screenshot of nvidia control panel where its written capable. I have set video playback quality to higher and have 1 gig internet connection. I have tried firefox, edge, Netflix app and chrome but still unable to get the 4k quality. 

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40 minutes ago, qasimjaved said:

I have 4k Samsung monitor and trying to play netflix content in 4k. I have purchased HEVC Video Extensions and also checked HDCP status in Nvidia app is also supported. I am still unable to play 4k content. Does any body found any solution?

 

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Netflix will only play 4k on TV. They are that greedy.

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18 minutes ago, qasimjaved said:

I have acer nitro 5 with Ryzen 5600h, RTX 3060. My monitor is Samsung lu28e85krs/en which i bought second hand and found no info about HDCP support on samsung product page. I shared the screenshot of nvidia control panel where its written capable. I have set video playback quality to higher and have 1 gig internet connection. I have tried firefox, edge, Netflix app and chrome but still unable to get the 4k quality. 

Well. Something doesnt jive well with Netflix. Because they make it difficult to do 4K on PC. Because you could use a screen recorder to record the content and upload it to bit torrent or something. So basically because you could "Potentially" pirate the content they dont want to play well. It's much easier to use a TV/Streaming box to do 4K content. 

I just want to sit back and watch the world burn. 

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26 minutes ago, Donut417 said:

Well. Something doesnt jive well with Netflix. Because they make it difficult to do 4K on PC. Because you could use a screen recorder to record the content and upload it to bit torrent or something. So basically because you could "Potentially" pirate the content they dont want to play well. It's much easier to use a TV/Streaming box to do 4K content. 

Yup this basically. However people have bypassed this with downloaders years ago so you can still just fetch full quality rips on pc no sweat at all with ease. Its just there to scare away people thats all.

 

Laptops are usually the worst for this as you have 2 gpu's and netflix goes FUCK NO and doesnt allow 4k streaming because it sees more than 1 device of which the integrated vega graphics of the ryzens igpu are a big pain point as those almost never work thanks to netflix not amd btw.

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5 minutes ago, jaslion said:

Yup this basically. However people have bypassed this with downloaders years ago

Or just with 'alternative' streaming sites😂

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There is not a lot of 4k content on netflix
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Make sure you see this if you want 4k

There is a lot of HDR content

one big pain point is

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For multiple connected displays, every active display must also meet these requirements. 

Like I can not get 4k to work without disconnecting my main and side monitor.
which is rather annoying.

 

 

On 1/26/2025 at 8:26 AM, Timme said:

Netflix will only play 4k on TV. They are that greedy.

This is not true.

But I do agree its a service problem. This kind of shit is WHY I would seek alternative methods. It does not prevent piracy, it encourages it. 

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On 1/27/2025 at 6:37 PM, starsmine said:

This is not true.

Have you checked the metadata? I remember Rosmann showing how the actual quality is reduced.

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16 minutes ago, Timme said:

Have you checked the metadata? I remember Rosmann showing how the actual quality is reduced.

I suppose not outside of the stats showing 4k HDR. 
If they have multiple tiers of 4k HDR, thats kinda wild. 

HDR at least is easier to get working and is imo far more important to having a better image then 4k is. And thats with a TV that cant do technically do  HDR600, but at least its not fake HDR like most HDR400 
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/vizio/m-series-quantum-2019

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