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Not all TVs include the Xfinity app. My new 4K Vizio did not, and it also doesn't allow downloading of apps.

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jdaniel@jps.net

In Reply to: RE: Xfinity Set top Box vs Streaming App posted by jedrider on July 05, 2021 at 11:39:22

I picked up Xfinity streaming specifically because one of their packages offers NBC Sport California without an additional charge and I didn't feel like dealing with a box. Since the Vizio doesn't carry the App I simply "cast" programming from either my computer or use a firestick.

Interestingly, I can't get more than 720p when casting from computer, but the picture isn't bad at all and quick movement, (baseball, basketball, horse racing, auto racing) is very fluid.

When watching from the Xfinity app (which I downloaded into the firestick), my TV reports that it's in 1080P and Dolby Vision but picture doesn't look good to me at all: images are too sharp and etched, and quick physical movement is "blocky". On my downstairs TV 1080P looks great, possibly because the set tops-out at 1080?

Some claim that Xfinity limits all live streaming to 720, though prerecorded material and news programs are 1080 and look great.

Of course, the one reason I got the TV and the xfinity service was live sports, and that's where I'm having the only issue!

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RE: Not all TVs include the Xfinity app. My new 4K Vizio did not, and it also doesn't allow downloading of apps. - rivervalley817 14:05:54 07/17/21 (4)
did you enable HDR support for the Firestick HDMI port?

default for external devices is 720p so ... see the link

regards,
- https://www.alphr.com/vizio-turn-on-4k/ (Open in New Window)
- Thanks! I'm assuming that's the 4:4:4 color option? I enabled but can't tell the difference. - jdaniel@jps.net 18:29:22 07/17/21 (3)
  But seriously, I'm OK with 720p, (which I would have never believed would fill-out a 56" screen as well as it does), but I have this nagging feeling that I'm missing some simple setting adjustment.
  - RE: Thanks! I'm assuming that's the 4:4:4 color option? I enabled but can't tell the difference. - rivervalley817 19:09:17 07/17/21 (2)
    I'm not sure what my old Vizio labels the option
    
    Alexa wanted to connect to it when I plugged it in though
    
    kinda creepy when you think about it
    
    regards,
    - Update, I discovered that Resolution on firestick wasn't set to Auto. Now getting 2160P for live sports, but - jdaniel@jps.net 10:37:43 07/18/21 (1)
      extreme quick movements, like the Tour de France cyclists flying by, is still a touch blurry. All else, like basketball and racing is vastly improved. Probably limitations of the network? I wonder at which rate they broadcast.
      - RE: Update, I discovered that Resolution on firestick wasn't set to Auto. Now getting 2160P for live sports, but - rivervalley817 12:15:37 07/18/21 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Update, I discovered that Resolution on firestick wasn't set to Auto. Now getting 2160P for live sports, but posted by jdaniel@jps.net on July 18, 2021 at 10:37:43
        
        ah ... that's cool! figured it was a settings issue somewhere in the chain
        
        'I wonder at which rate they broadcast'
        
        go to the link and find out ....
        https://www.speedtest.net/ (Open in New Window)

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