4K television: You can receive these channels in Germany
In Germany you can already receive some 4k TV channels. We present the high-resolution 4k offer in this practical tip.
UHD TV in Germany: what is 4k?
- 4k is used by digital cinemas (DCI) and usually has a resolution of 4, 096 × 2, 160 pixels.
- In a separate practical tip we give you all information about 4k.
- Please note: 4k and UHD are used interchangeably not objectively correct. In this practical tip, we also refer to all resolutions that correspond to about four times HD as "4k".
4k channels received via satellite
Television in excellent 4k picture quality has so far been rare, but you can find a few channels via satellite:
- Via Asta and HD + you can receive the UHD1 transmitter from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. unencrypted on Astra satellites at position 19.2 degrees East at the frequency 10.994 MHz (horizontal).
- You can shop in 4k at Pearl.tv with Astra at 19.2 degrees East at the frequency 12343.5 MHz.
- Fashion 4k offers sharp fashion videos on Astra 19.2 degrees East under the frequency 11111.75 MHz.
- Insight offers entertainment programs in English: Astra 19.2 degrees East at the frequency 11229, 000 Mhz Vertical.
- Bundesliga fans can watch UHD games and various films on subscription with the Sky + Pro Receiver via cable television or satellite.
- We'll explain what you need for UHD-Sky in a practical tip.
- In addition to the channel selection, we will weigh up with you whether UHD is worthwhile for you.
Receive 4k channels online in Germany
The online offering of ultra-high-resolution video streams is still relatively modest, but is growing:
- If you have a set top box or a television with HbbTV, you can also watch TV with 4k resolution. But be careful: Streamlink is not enough to play 4k.
- The channels of the Pro7Sat1 group also offer UHD streams for some content via HbbTV.
- If you are looking for 4k videos, you will find them on Youtube, Netflix and Amazon, on Vimeo and Wuaki-TV.
- For a list of 4k movies and series on Netflix, see a CHIP article
- If you are using a computer rather than an internet-compatible television, you also need the right 4k HDMI cable to transfer the ultra-sharp images to your television. In a practical tip, we explain how fast your internet connection must be for a smooth 4k experience.
The best UHD televisions under 55 inches or under 1, 000 euros can be found in other CHIP articles. We also present Ultra HD BluRay players at a bargain price.