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Supported devices for Boost and Ultra Boost
With Boost or Ultra Boost, you can enjoy sports, movies and shows with enhanced picture and sound quality, but not all devices support all the available features. Check below to see whether the devices on which you want to stream are compatible.
Keep in mind: Even if you don't have an HD- or UHD-capable device, if you've got Boost or Ultra Boost you'll still be able to enjoy ad-free streaming on multiple devices. Find out more about Boost and Ultra Boost benefits
Basic technical requirements for Boost and Ultra Boost
To enjoy full HD or 4K UHD HDR, Dolby Atmos or 5.1 and 50fps on Sky Sports channels, you'll need:
- An HD or 4K UHD TV that supports HLG, HDR10 or HDR10+, with an HDMI port that supports HDCP 2.2 (not all HDMI 2.0 ports support it)
- A minimum internet speed per individual streaming device of 12Mbps for Boost, or 30Mbps for Ultra Boost
- Dolby digital 5.1 or Dolby Atmos-enabled speaker system or sound bar
- A supported device.
Devices that support Boost and Ultra Boost
Smart TVs
| Smart TV | Boost: full HD & Dolby 5.1* | Ultra Boost: UHD Resolution | Ultra Boost: HDR Colour | Ultra Boost: Dolby Atmos* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG | ✔ | ✔** | ✔** | ✔** |
| Samsung | ✔ | ✔*** | ✔*** | ✔*** |
| Sony | ✔ | ✔**** (on-demand content only) | ✔**** | ✔**** |
| Google TV | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Sharp | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Philips | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Panasonic | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Bush | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Hitachi | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Toshiba | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| JVC | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| TCL | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Cello | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Hisense TV | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Roku TV | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Fire TV - JVC 4K (2019) | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Fire TV - JVC HD/FHD (2020) | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Fire TV - JVC 2K (2021) | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Fire TV - JVC UHD (2021) | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Fire TV - Technika / Bush 4K (2020) | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
*Dolby 5.1 / Dolby Atmos available with appropriate audio setup
**Selected 4K models (2018) onwards, webOS 4 and newer
***Selected 4K models (2018) onwards + Tizen 4 and newer.
****Selected 4K Bravia models, 2020 and later
Set-top boxes and streaming devices (with an HD or 4K UHD TV)
| Streaming device | Boost: full HD & Dolby 5.1* | Ultra Boost: UHD Resolution | Ultra Boost: HDR Colour | Ultra Boost: Dolby Atmos* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire TV Cube (Gen 2 & 3) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Fire TV Stick 4K & 4K Max (Gen 1 & 2) | ✔ | ✔ (on-demand content only) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Nebula Soundbar (2020) | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Apple TV HD (4th Gen) & Apple TV 4K (1st Gen) | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Apple TV 4K (2nd & 3rd Gen) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Roku TV 4K, Ultra 4800X, Streambar 91020X, Express 4K 3940X, Streaming Stick 4K 3820X | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Roku boxes and streaming players (other supported models) | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Chromecast (Gen 1 or 2) | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Chromecast (3rd Gen) | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Chromecast Ultra & Chromecast with Google TV 4K | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Chromecast with Google TV HD | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Nvidia Shield TV Pro, Nvidia Shield Android TV / Shield TV | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| BT, EE TV & YouView box, EE TV Box Pro, EE TV Box Mini | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| TalkTalk TV boxes (HD only), new Android TV box & 4K box powered by Netgem TV | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| NOW Smart Stick | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| NOW Smart Box (4K + Voice Search) | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Black NOW Box | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
*Dolby 5.1 / Dolby Atmos available with appropriate audio setup
Game consoles (with an HD or 4K UHD TV)
| Console | Boost: full HD & Dolby 5.1* | Ultra Boost: UHD Resolution | Ultra Boost: HDR Colour | Ultra Boost: Dolby Atmos* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox One, Xbox One X|S & Xbox Series X|S | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| PlayStation 4 | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| PlayStation 5 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
*Dolby 5.1 / Dolby Atmos available with appropriate audio setup
PCs, Macs & mobile devices are not supported
PCs, Macs, smartphones and tablets (including Amazon Fire and Fire HD tablets) do not support the full HD, UHD or surround sound features of Boost or Ultra Boost.
FAQs
I've upgraded to Ultra Boost but I’m not getting 4K Ultra HD HDR or Dolby Atmos.
Check out our Boost and Ultra Boost troubleshooting article for help.
Can I get full HD/UHD and Dolby sound on my mobile, tablet, PC or Mac?
No. The enhanced picture and audio benefits of Boost and Ultra Boost are only available on devices that specifically support these capabilities (see the device list above for more details).
But even if you can't benefit from full HD/ 4K UHD and Dolby Atmos or 5.1, you can still choose to upgrade to get the extra streaming allowance and enjoy ad-free viewing.
How do I switch on Dolby Atmos or Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound?
If you've got a soundbar or surround sound system, you'll just need to make sure your device is set up correctly to benefit from Dolby Atmos or 5.1 sound quality. Find out how to adjust your audio settings
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