ROKU has revealed how to find better-looking TV shows and movies on your device – and how to make sure you're getting the highest quality video.
If you're a television fan, you'll want to take advantage of the full power of your set-up.
One way to do that is by watching HDR content.
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range, and it's a video format that offers improved contrast.
That means you'll enjoy brighter whites and darker blacks in a scene, making it look far more realistic.
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But to enjoy HDR content, you'll first need to know how to find some – and then ensure you've got the right set-up to enjoy it.
HOW TO FIND HDR CONTENT
Typically HDR content will be tagged as such inside TV streaming apps.
Just look out for a HDR symbol on TV shows and movies.
But bear in mind that there are multiple HDR formats, so you might see something listed as Dolby Vision or HDR10 instead.
Roku also has its own advice: "When you are looking for entertainment in 4K and HDR, you can go directly to the 4K Spotlight channel or visit the 4K Movies and TV Zone from universal search.
"Keep in mind that movies and TV shows available in 4K or HDR may require a channel subscription or a one-time fee."
To find Roku's 4K and HDR Spotlight channel, first press Home on your Roku remote.
Then select Home from the left menu and choose 4K Spotlight.
You may need to install the channel if it's not already downloaded on your device.
CHECK YOUR TV SET-UP FOR HDR
Before you can enjoy HDR content, you need to make sure your system is set up properly.
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For a start, you'll need a compatible TV model that can display HDR – usually this will be advertised on the specs.
In fact, your TV may even have a physical sticker on it somewhere touting its HDR credentials.
You'll also want to make sure that your Roku device is capable of streaming HDR content.
Roku recommends having a good internet connection of around 25Mbps or higher.
And you'll want to ensure that you're using the correct HDMI port on the back of your TV.
Roku says you'll need a "compatible HDR TV with an available HDMI 2.0 input that supports HDCP 2.2".
It continued: "For Dolby Vision or HDR10+, check with your TV manufacturer to determine if your model supports this specific standard.
"Make sure to check that your TV is running the latest software, and that the HDMI 2.0 input is configured to enable HDR."
And finally, you'll need to ensure that you're trying to watch HDR content.
Even if the service you're watching supports HDR TV shows and movies, it doesn't mean that the app's entire library is in HDR.
Usually HDR content will be marked as such, so look out for badges, logos, or text stating that a High Dynamic Range format is being offered on the show info.
