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'Is Disney Plus 4K?': Yes, but you'll need the right equipment — here's what you need to know

Written by Steven John
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You can stream Disney Plus in 4K, as long as you have the right setup. Shutterstock
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Not only does $6.99 a month get you Disney Plus's vast library of shows and movies, it gets you much of that content in ultra-high definition 4K resolution. At that image quality, you'll be able to see every falling snowflake in "Frozen."

Here's what you need to know about streaming Disney Plus in 4K resolution.

How to stream Disney Plus in 4K

Right now, among the content available in 4K from Disney Plus are all the "Star Wars" films, all of Pixar's films, and many Disney hits like "The Lion King."

Not all Disney Plus programs are available in 4K. If they are, you'll see an "HD" label on the program's details page. Once you begin streaming this movie or show, it'll default to the highest resolution your system can handle.

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If a show or movie will stream in 4K, you'll see an "HD" label.  Steven John/Business Insider

However, you'll need to be using devices compatible with 4K streaming. Most recent smart TVs can handle 4K, but if you're not sure about your current setup, you should do some research online.

You'll also need to have a streaming device that can handle 4K. Some of these devices include:

  • Roku Streaming Stick+
  • Roku Ultra
  • Apple TV 4K
  • Chromecast Ultra
  • Amazon Fire TV Cube

You'll also need a decent internet connection, since 4K resolution can be an internet hog. Disney doesn't offer any exact goal you should be shooting for, but an internet speed of at least 25 megabits per second should be enough.

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You can Google "test my speed" to get a real time review of your upload and download speeds.  Steven John/Business Insider

 

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Steven John has been a freelance writer for more than a dozen years and has been a regular contributor to Business Insider since 2017. His work includes a focus on the tech world, covering companies including Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Google, and others. He also reviews restaurants, shares how-to cooking articles, and writes general interest pieces.Steven also writes for publications including Architectural Digest, The Daily Beast, Forbes, and more. In the past, he also wrote for New York Magazine, Mashed, U.S. News & World Report and other outlets. He runs his own outdoor lifestyle site, Dad Gear Review, and co-hosts the Fact Trekkers podcast with his son. He has had two novels published, Three A.M. and Outrider. He graduated from Emerson College with a degree in communications focused on filmmaking.He is an avid outdoorsman and can be frequently found in a kayak or on a mountain trail, often with his family along for the adventure.Expertise:Tech industryTech hardwareOutdoorsCookingRestaurantsDIYPopular articles:Microsoft: A history of the software giant co-founded by Bill Gates, its products and services, jobs, layoffs, and moreYouTube is a major entertainment force. Here's the platform's history, plus how to create a channel and upload videos.Inside the life and career of Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, billionaire, and philanthropistTim Cook net worth: How the Apple leader earns and spends his moneyBecoming an Amazon seller is a simple process. Here's what's involved, plus how you make money and get paid.