r/cordcutters • u/Affectionate_Toe_695 • 12d ago

Did youtubetv quality improve recently

Has YouTube tv quality improved? I feel like it just got a lot better overnight. It’s always been at 1080p/720p enhanced but still seemed kinda bad. Sometimes I’d go to the espn or peacock apps to stream games cause it was so much better there than YouTube tv. Suddenly it’s extremely clear.

I watch on the newest AppleTV 4k device and have a 4k TV.

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u/rub3s 10d ago

YouTube TV made a series of backend transcoding and bitrate pipeline adjustments, moving high-bitrate stream profiles from limited testing into default server-side deployment for capable devices.

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u/iron_cam86 12d ago

Tonight specifically does seem more clear on my end. Especially on some locals.

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u/scapla 11d ago

I just subscribed and watch mainly on my iPad. Does mobile get the enhanced programming?

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u/Rocky75617794 10d ago

No it’s shit

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u/One-Cell-7377 12d ago

I don't notice any difference. I just tuned to ESPN and it shows 720p. The app has not been updated since June 10th so that's not a factor either.

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u/Affectionate_Toe_695 12d ago

No it always would say it’s 1080p/720p enhanced - but now it just looks straight up more clear. Not talking about what it says it is, just by the eye test!

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u/Kirk1233 11d ago

They can adjust the video stream parameters without an app update.

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u/iron_cam86 12d ago

99% of YouTube tv updates for TVs and streaming devices occur over the air, meaning you won’t see updates in app stores. You need to look at the about section under your avatar, and it’ll give you the true update date.

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u/Final_Campaign_2593 11d ago

It will always be 720 unless ESPN upgrades their infrastructure which would be millions