How to check if your TV is playing in 4K or not - Engadget

You'd think everything on a 4K TV is displaying in 4K, but it's unfortunately not that simple. If you have a 4K TV, along with a 4K video source like a premium streaming subscription tier or modern gaming console, then you should be watching everything in 4K, right? Unfortunately, this isn't necessarily the case. On your TV, streaming services, and any connected devices, you'll have to do a few checks to confirm if you're actually watching at the desired resolution. The first step is to confirm that you even have a 4K TV. If you aren't sure, go to the main Settings page and look under the About or Info tab, where you should find model information. If the model has "4K" or "UHD" in its name, it supports this standard. Otherwise, look up the specific model name or number to check — if it's not in the menu, it might be printed on the back or front of the unit. Once this is confirmed, you can move on to next steps, which involve confirming that your source devices, content and settings are all set up for 4K. After establishing your TV is 4K, as long as you're playing 4K sources, the TV should display them as such. Virtually every 4K TV from brands like Samsung and LG automatically dete

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