![]() Like other HDHomeRun tuners, the 4K model hooks up to an antenna and connects to your Wi-Fi router with an ethernet cable, then streams the video into the HDHomeRun app on various devices. You can expect that to be adopted in advance of other features like 4K HDR video.Įxternal set-top boxes might also be an option in lieu of replacing your entire TV, but so far the only consumer-friendly option is SiliconDust’s HDHomeRun Connect 4K, a $200 networked tuner that supports both ATSC 1.0 and ATSC 3.0. The standard also supports a dialog-boosting feature called Voice+, which Arland said is simple to implement. In the near term, we could see broadcasters adopt NextGen TV for local content, so you might get perks like on-demand video for weather or news. My guess is that we won’t see broad proliferation of NextGen TV features until cable providers like Comcast are on board, and right now they’re just in the testing phase. The industry is also pushing for its adoption in cable TV systems, with Arland calling it “essential” for broadcasters. (One notable exception is Fox, which has started delivering some sporting events in 4K.)īear in mind that ATSC 3.0 isn’t just for antennas. 4K alone can be a major undertaking for networks, which for the most part haven’t been offering the format on cable or streaming services either. Even if those networks support ATSC 3.0, none of them have made broad commitments to any particular ATSC 3.0 feature, Arland said. Major TV networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox could be a complicating factor as well. (Per FCC guidelines, broadcasters that launch NextGen TV stations must also air their main channels in ATSC 1.0 until at least February 2023.) A provider in Boise, Idaho called Evoca is offering a 4K channel currently, but only as part of a broader paid service. ![]() While more than 90 stations around the United States are broadcasting in the new standard today, Arland said that they’re mostly focused on getting on the air and meeting simulcast requirements. The biggest question mark for ATSC 3.0 is at what point broadcasters will adopt key features such as 4K HDR video and Dolby Atmos audio. ![]()
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