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Hosscat65
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Streaming live TV at 720P on a 4K TV

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I need to buy a new TV and it seems like the only thing I can find is a 4K TV, my question is this, can I stream live TV at 720P using my Roku device on a 4K TV.

I'm somewhat limited on the amount of data I can use, if the Roku device will let me stream live TV at 720P on a 4K TV I will have sufficient amount of data to watch TV.

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AvsGunnar
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Re: Streaming live TV at 720P on a 4K TV

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@Hosscat65 

You can limit the Roku devices to the desired resolution output under Settings/Display Type/[720p]

Just make sure to manually set it to 720p and not use "Automatic".

If you are trying to conserve data, make sure to enable bandwidth saver under Settings/Network/Bandwidth Saver as well and always make sure you press the "Home" button on your Roku remote to return to Home Screen that stops any streaming activity.

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Just another Roku user... I am not a Roku employee.
Insignia RokuTV, Ultra 4660, Premiere+ 3921, Express 4k+ 3941, Streambar 9102

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AvsGunnar
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Streaming live TV at 720P on a 4K TV

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@Hosscat65 

You can limit the Roku devices to the desired resolution output under Settings/Display Type/[720p]

Just make sure to manually set it to 720p and not use "Automatic".

If you are trying to conserve data, make sure to enable bandwidth saver under Settings/Network/Bandwidth Saver as well and always make sure you press the "Home" button on your Roku remote to return to Home Screen that stops any streaming activity.

Roku Community Streaming Expert
Just another Roku user... I am not a Roku employee.
Insignia RokuTV, Ultra 4660, Premiere+ 3921, Express 4k+ 3941, Streambar 9102

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