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What's the highest streaming quality for my device?


Streaming quality can vary according to your internet connection at a particular time. Take a look at the list below to find out more about your device’s maximum available streaming quality.

You'll need NOW Boost or Ultra Boost to watch in full HD or up to 4K Ultra HD HDR on compatible devices. Find out more about Boost and Ultra Boost

Keep in mind: PCs, Macs and mobile devices (including Amazon Fire and Fire HD tablets) are not supported for Boost and Ultra Boost.

 

Smart TVs

Amazon Fire TV – JVC 4K (2019), HD/FHD (2020), 2K (2021) & UHD (2021), Technika/Bush 4K (2020)
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

Cello
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

Google TV
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

Hisense TV (2022 or later)
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

Hitachi
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

LG TV
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps (LG Web OS TV only)
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD HDR, Dolby Atmos*

Keep in mind: Ultra HD, HDR and Dolby Atmos are only available on selected 4K models from 2018 onwards with webOS 4 and newer.

Panasonic
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

Philips
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

Roku TV
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD HDR, Dolby Atmos* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps

Keep in mind: Ultra HD, HDR and Dolby Atmos are only available on Roku TV 4K models.

Samsung TV
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD HDR, Dolby Atmos* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps

Keep in mind: Ultra HD, HDR and Dolby Atmos are only available on selected 4K models from 2018 onwards with Tizen 4 and newer.

Sharp TV
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

Sony TV
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD (on-demand content only), HDR, Dolby Atmos* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps

Keep in mind: Ultra HD, HDR and Dolby Atmos are only available on selected 2020 and later 4K Bravia models.

TCL
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

Toshiba
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost


Set-top boxes and streaming devices

Amazon Fire TV Cube (2nd & 3rd Gen)
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD HDR, Dolby Atmos* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps

Amazon Fire TV Stick (1st & 2nd Gen, 4K, 4K Max 1st & 2nd Gen, Lite & Basic Edition)
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD (on-demand content only), HDR, Dolby Atmos* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps

Apple TV HD (4th Gen), 4K (1st Gen)
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

Apple TV 4K (2nd & 3rd Gen)
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD HDR, Dolby Atmos* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps

BT, EE TV & YouView boxes
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

Chromecast (2nd Gen)**
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: N/A
  • With Ultra Boost: N/A

Chromecast (3rd Gen)**
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

Chromecast Ultra & Chromecast with Google TV 4K
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD HDR, Dolby Atmos* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps

Chromecast with Google TV HD
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

EE TV Box Pro & EE TV Box Mini
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

Nebula Soundbar (2019 & 2020)
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

NOW Box
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: N/A
  • With Ultra Boost: N/A

NOW Smart Stick & NOW Smart Boxes
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

Nvidia Shield TV Pro, Shield Android TV & Shield TV
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

Roku boxes & streaming players (incl. Roku TV 4K, Ultra 4800X, Streambar 9102X, Express 4K 3940X & Streaming Stick 4K 3820X)
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD HDR, Dolby Atmos* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps

Roku boxes & streaming players (other models)
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

TalkTalk TV boxes (incl. HD only, Android TV box & 4K box by Netgem TV)
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost


Game consoles

PlayStation 4
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost

PlayStation 5
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: Up to 4K Ultra HD HDR, Dolby Atmos* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps

Xbox One, Xbox One X/S & Xbox Series X/S
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: Full HD 1080p, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound* and all Sky Sports channels stream at 50fps
  • With Ultra Boost: As Boost


PCs, Macs & mobile devices

Amazon Fire & Fire HD tablets
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: N/A
  • With Ultra Boost: N/A

Android & iOS smartphones and tablets
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: N/A
  • With Ultra Boost: N/A

PC & Mac
  • Standard: 720p
  • With Boost: N/A
  • With Ultra Boost: N/A

 

*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.

**Not sure what generation Chromecast you've got? See this article.


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