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RokuJoel
Binge Watcher
10 years ago

4k Content on Roku

Hi folks, as you are probably aware, Roku announced a 4k reference platform at the beginning of the year.

Here is some useful information if you are planning to deliver 4k content on the Roku platform in the future:

(HEVC Main 10)
Video Codecs: h.265 or VP9
Streaming Protocols: MPEG DASH / HLS / Microsoft Smooth (with optional PlayReady DRM)

2160p
1:1 pixel/color at 30fps
2:1 pixel/color at 60fps

HDR won't be supported initially.

Not possible to mix h.265 4k content with h.264 content in an HLS playlist, variants must all be h.265 for 4k.

If you are capable of, or already able to deliver UHD content at the present time, please fill out this spreadsheet and email to developer@roku.com with subject: [name of your company or channel] 4k content on Roku

If at all possible, please include stream URLs that can be tested.

Device detection and other developer information will be added to this post later.

We won't be able to answer many questions on this subject in the forums at this time.

- Joel
Roku Developer Program

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  • adamkaz's avatar
    adamkaz
    Channel Surfer
    10 years ago
    Nope - 2160 H265 MP4. I can ask our guys to make a publicly distributable version like the m3u8 and mpd samples I posted. I'd rather get them working though.
  • RokuJoel's avatar
    RokuJoel
    Binge Watcher
    10 years ago
    "adamkaz" wrote:
    Nope - 2160 H265 MP4. I can ask our guys to make a publicly distributable version like the m3u8 and mpd samples I posted. I'd rather get them working though.


    its the performance of mp4 over the internet that is the blocker - we haven't had good results with progressive h.265 MP4 files - they should work fine over a LAN or from a USB chip though.

    - Joel
  • righteye's avatar
    righteye
    Visitor
    10 years ago
    "RokuJoel" wrote:
    "jeer232002" wrote:
    FYI- you need a TV that can output 4k resolution to even use the new wealthy affiliate system is a big added future of the roku 4

    More specifically, you need a TV that supports HDCP 2.2 - not all 4k televisions will work.

    - Joel


    Oh, really? Can you recommend a good 4ktv out now that supports HDCP 2.2? Preferably not too expensive. Thanks.
  • Rickyliwson's avatar
    Rickyliwson
    Visitor
    6 years ago
    "RokuJoel" wrote:
    "jeer232002" wrote:
    FYI- you need a TV that can output 4k resolution to even use the big added future of the roku 4


    More specifically, you need a TV that supports HDCP 2.2 - not all 4k televisions will work.

    - Joel

    Hi Oh, really?
    Can you recommend a good 4ktv out now that supports HDCP 2.2?  Preferably not too expensive.
    Thanks.