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NowTV Quality
Paul237
08-07-2016
I'm quite new to NowTV, but I've found that the quality of live TV is quite a bit lower than the boxsets. Is that normal?
stealthstu007
09-07-2016
I think it's to do with the fact that the channels are 'live streaming' rather than box sets which are downloaded/watched/deleted - my kids are watching kids box sets and they all seem to have HD on them as well
xbob26
09-07-2016
Originally Posted by Paul237:
“I'm quite new to NowTV, but I've found that the quality of live TV is quite a bit lower than the boxsets. Is that normal?”

Yes, but it depends on what device you are using and your internet speed, for example:
Roku / Now TV box maximum outputs On-Demand at 720p (HD), Sport at 720p (HD) and all other Live TV in standard definition (although from my experience I'd say it was a bit higher than SD).

I believe Apple TV outputs everything at 720p but I might be wrong?
diablo
09-07-2016
Originally Posted by xbob26:
“Yes, but it depends on what device you are using and your internet speed, for example:
Roku / Now TV box maximum outputs On-Demand at 720p (HD), Sport at 720p (HD) and all other Live TV in standard definition (although from my experience I'd say it was a bit higher than SD).

I believe Apple TV outputs everything at 720p but I might be wrong?”

I have some Apple TV boxes (3rd gen) and they are pretty good on live channels, I mainly watch F1 and cricket on that platform though, rarely watch other stuff but I seem to recall it is pretty good if I do.
Paul237
09-07-2016
I've been watching on an LG Smart TV. It goes a bit pixelly when there's fast movement.
mfr
13-07-2016
Originally Posted by Paul237:
“I'm quite new to NowTV, but I've found that the quality of live TV is quite a bit lower than the boxsets. Is that normal?”

It does seem to be device dependent. Although I think they should be the same, my black Now TV box has much better picture quality than my Roku streaming stick.

Although the live non-sport channels are SD, they're better than many Freeview SD channels which operate on very low resolutions. Full-SD doesn't actually look to bad.

http://help.nowtv.com/article/Streaming-Quality
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