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How to change the video resolution on Sky Stream
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Sky Streamis capable of outputting at resolutions up to 2160p, and in this guide we’ll run through the simple process on how you can tweak the resolution to one that’ll best suit the television you have.
If you’ve spent big on a4Ktelevision, then you’ll want Sky Stream to output at the best quality – but it’s also important to lower the resolution if you have a 1080p or 720p capable set.
What you’ll need:
The Short Version
Step1
Turn on your Sky Stream box
To begin, make sure your Sky Stream box is turned on and you’re looking at the main homepage screen.
Step2
Scroll all the way down to Settings
With the remote, scroll all the way down to the bottom of the homepage until you see the Settings option. Click it.
Step3
Click Picture and sound
Next, click on the option labelled Picture and sound.
Step4
Click Picture resolution
Once you’re in the Picture section, select the Picture resolution setting.
Step5
Choose your desired resolution
A selection of available resolutions should now display, select the one you want. If you have a 4K TV, go with the highest 2160p option to get the best image.
Troubleshooting
Sky Stream supports the following resolutions: 576p, 720p, 1080i (HD), 1080p (HD), 2160p (UHD).
Apps like Netflix, Prime Video and Disney Plus support 4K streaming – while Sky content can always be streamed at high resolutions if you are subscribed to the UHD pack add-on.
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