Some channels on Youtube TV grainy, bitstarved

[comfortably_numb]

I'm noticing some channels seem grainy and bitstarved. Anybody else seeing it? I can't find a setting to force high-res video.

 

[Bruce]

I'm noticing some channels seem grainy and bitstarved. Anybody else seeing it? I can't find a setting to force high-res video.

What device?

I have CNN on right now, looks same as always.

 

[comfortably_numb]

What device?

I have CNN on right now, looks same as always.

Roku 4K stick

 

[Bruce]

Roku 4K stick

Using Ultra here.

What channels look bad?

I will check them on my device.

 

[comfortably_numb]

Fox News, MTV Classic, any 720p feed

 

[Bruce]

Fox News, MTV Classic, any 720p feed

Fox looks normal to me.

 

[Juan]

Fox News, MTV Classic, any 720p feed

Check your internet speed..sounds like you are being throttled

 

[comfortably_numb]

Check your internet speed..sounds like you are being throttled

I have DSL... no throttling or cap.

 

[Juan]

I have DSL... no throttling or cap.

But possibly static caused by wet copper..you have a phone connected to that line?

 

[comfortably_numb]

you have a phone connected to that line

No. I'm getting the speed I pay for (50/10). Netflix and other apps work ok

 

[Juan]

No. I'm getting the speed I pay for (50/10). Netflix and other apps work ok

Huh..did you try a different streaming stick on this tv or move your stick to a different tv? Or maybe just try a different port

 

[Don in CT]

Fox News, MTV Classic, any 720p feed

Is MTV Classic even in HD?

 

[comfortably_numb]

Is MTV Classic even in HD?

Not sure.

 

[Mr Tony]

Is MTV Classic even in HD?

no 480i only according to wiki

 

[comfortably_numb]

That explains why that one's grainy!

 

[MikeD-C05]

Try restarting your Roku stick and see if it clears out. I know that my Fire tv has to be rebooted once in a while because of grainy back grounds. Once I reboot it that goes away.

 

[ncted]

 

[smokey982]

YTTV has the worst picture quality of all the top streaming services. I don’t think it’s very noticeable unless you have a large 4K tv. I have smaller TV’s scattered around the house and the picture looks fine. But on my 85” QN90B I can definitely see a difference. I’ve tried YTTV, Hulu Plus, and Directv stream. And YTTV looks worse than all the others.


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[Bruce]

YTTV has the worst picture quality of all the top streaming services. I don’t think it’s very noticeable unless you have a large 4K tv. I have smaller TV’s scattered around the house and the picture looks fine. But on my 85” QN90B I can definitely see a difference. I’ve tried YTTV, Hulu Plus, and Directv stream. And YTTV looks worse than all the others.


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I have a 85” Sony Z9K, looks great on it.

 

[smokey982]

Do you subscribe to any other streaming services (Peacock, Paramount, HULU, etc.)? Is so, start a show on YTTV and then flip to one of those other services that has that same show and tell if if you don’t see a difference. For example, any show that I watch on CBS looks MUCH better on Paramount. Any show I watch on NBC looks MUCH better on Peacock. Any shows I watch on ABC or FX looks MUCH better on Hulu.


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