Apple TV+ Streaming low resolution on PC browser

I’m having the same issue, it looks like 480p it’s maxed out at. I’ve tried Firefox, Edge, Chrome, Edge Chromium. I’ve tried the fix posted by Faytle and that didn’t help. I have the Windows 10 HEVC codec installed as well. I have my PC outputting to a 4k HDR capable display via HDMI at 4k60. My cpu is a 6700K and a 980ti video card. Windows 10 is fully up to date, I have the latest Nvidia drivers, my PC is hard wired to the router on a 400 meg connection. I can stream 4k no problem on every other service I have that supports it (Netflix, Amazon, Disney+). This is really a bummer that this doesn’t work because my TV doesn’t support the Apple TV app and neither do my XB1 or PS4. Also, all my HDMI inputs are also taken so getting a streaming device that supports Apple TV wouldn’t really work out, not that I want to spend the money on a streaming device solely for Apple TV+.

I have a i7-7700k, GTX 1080 TI, 16GB RAM with Predator X34P monitor, DP cable connected.

I think i'm only getting 720p while I'm streaming on tv.apple.com from a Windows 10 PC.

I tried different browser (Edge, Chrome, Firefox) none of them seems to function properly.

Anything you've mention above isn't related to the issue.

Any thoughts on this?

I don't think my computer will slow down to unable to play a 4K video.

Skhizzio Said:

”Apple TV+ Streaming low resolution on PC browser”

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If Streaming on a PC, Consider the Following:

• Check for and install updates
• Have at least 8GB of RAM
• Have a Quad Core Processor
• Upgrade the Video Card
• Try various screen resolution settings
• Have a HD-Type Monitor
• Use a HDMI cable on an external Monitor
• Close non-responding programs (control + alt + delete)
• Create and try on a new user
• Pause Security Software
• Scan PC for junk and Empty Recycle Bin

All computers eventually slow down. So, if it’s old and obsolete, it’s probably not ideal for HD and streaming.

Hey,

I found a fix to play 4k on my browser (Edge Chromium base). If you're using Chrome I gues there should be something similar around google.

For Edge Chromium, simply type in edge://flags to the address bar. Search for flags: Playready

Enable: PlayReady DRM for Windows 10

This should grant your browser the ability to stream 4K video.

All the best!

faytleingods Said:

”Any thoughts on this? I don't think my computer will slow down to unable to play a 4K video.”

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Lift the Priority of iTunes in Task Manager:

I tried running a movie using iTunes on my PC. Something I don’t often do. With everything being all choppy, I lifted the priority level of iTunes (which is done through use of Windows Task Manager).

Now, it plays for me as desired.

The Link I Used: How to Change Process Priorities in Windows Task Manager: 10 Steps.

So try it, and see how it works out.

The issue is that Chrome doesnt support PlayReady DRM which supports 4k. The only Chromium browser that supports it is the new Microsoft Edge browser. You can easily download the beta and enable the flag

I’ve tried several browsers including Chromium Edge and also enabled the flag with no luck. It’s not even that I can’t get 4k, I can’t even get 1080p. There’s something else going on here.

Now I’m have a similar issue. But rather than being on an Apple TV, my issue is occurring on iTunes on a PC.

See here: Itunes Videos on Windows 10 Home are All Choppy on a New PC

This isn’t the same thing at all though...