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Netflix, one of the most popular movie and series platforms, is available on a wide range of devices. We can see any content from the mobile with the app, from the computer, the TV or even on smart screens. In most of these devices the platform can reproduce in full resolution. Of course, as long as the content is available (not the entire Netflix catalog is in 4K) and we have a compatible device.In addition to a good internet connection. So you can check if you're watching Netflix in the best quality.
First of all, you should know that not all Netflix plans have the same resolution The platform has different subscription prices, and the main change between the cheapest option (Basic Plan) and the most expensive (Premium Plan) is the quality of the content. The basic plan allows us to see content in SD. The standard option in HD resolution, and the premium plan in 4K. Therefore, if you have the basic or standard plan, and even if you have a UHD TV, you will not be able to watch the content at 4K.
Regardless of the plan, how do I know if I'm watching Netflix at the best quality? You will have to do a speed test, and depending on the result, you will be able to know if Netflix can play that content at the best quality. To do this, go to the Netflix app from your mobile or tablet.Click on the option that says 'More' and select 'Application settings'. Now click where it says ‘Internet Speed Test’.
A window will open in your browser with the Netflix speed test. Wait for the test to finish. After a few seconds, the speed test will tell you how many Mbps you have of connection to play content. Now, what speed is needed to be able to watch Netflix in HD or Ultra HD? Although it depends on your fiber operator, there is a range of Mbps to know if we can watch Netflix at the highest quality.
- To view in SD (basic plan full resolution): at least 3 MB per second is required.
- To view in HD (maximum resolution of the standard plan): at least 5 MB per second is required.
- To view in Ultra HD (maximum resolution of the premium plan): A minimum speed of 25 MB per second is required.
Therefore, it is very easy to reach the maximum resolution allowed in the standard plan, since with about 3 MB of speed it would already play in SD (480p). It can also be easy to watch movies and series in HD (1080p) with the standard or Premium plan. Something more complicated is to play Netflix in 4K resolution, since you need a minimum speed of 25 Mbps, and on a TV it is difficult to achieve, unless you have fiber optics at home or the internet is connected by cable or the router is nearby .
A trick to watch Netflix series and movies in high resolution
If your internet speed is slow and you have one of the two highest plans, there is a little trick that allows us to see the content at the best quality, and without need to have a high internet speedIt is about downloading the chapter or movie on the device, but at the highest quality. This has a drawback, and that is that the download will take a long time. In addition to taking up more space on internal storage.
To download series and movies in high video quality, go to the app and click on the 'More' option. Then, in the 'Downloads' section, click where it says 'Video quality'. Finally, we select 'High'. Now, when we download a title it will be seen at the maximum available resolution.
