Paramount +

[comfortably_numb]

No idea, have mine set to Auto also for the audio.

It appears that the settings are different between audio and video. The video setting on auto sets the resolution to the highest the TV can possibly handle; for my living room TV that is 1080p. For audio, it just passes through the highest format your receiver or TV can handle.

 

[prushing]

I know, I took the show out of my list this afternoon, really have no interest in it, but it was still in continue watching, that is why is shows in my first photo, 38 min left.

That's not the home screen though, that is after you click on the show. If you highlight the show from the keep watching row, like you did from My List, the top of the screen will show it.

I didn't check to see if it was playing in 4k or not as I have my fire cube set to upscale since it does a great job with it. Since it's Dolby Vision, I don't know why they wouldn't have it in 4k.

 

[Bruce]

I didn't check to see if it was playing in 4k or not as I have my fire cube set to upscale since it does a great job with it. Since it's Dolby Vision, I don't know why they wouldn't have it in 4k.

Both Picard and Discovery are in 1080P Dolby Vision.

 

[Jimbo]

That's not the home screen though, that is after you click on the show. If you highlight the show from the keep watching row, like you did from My List, the top of the screen will show it.

I didn't check to see if it was playing in 4k or not as I have my fire cube set to upscale since it does a great job with it. Since it's Dolby Vision, I don't know why they wouldn't have it in 4k.

Why can't they just give you the correct info on All the screens ?
I wonder IF this will get fixed.

 

[ncted]

After seeing discussions like this here, on AVSForum, Reddit, etc. for various streaming apps on various platforms, I've decided it is a losing battle trying to determine what's what. Add in the fact that app and OS upgrades regularly break HDR/DV and Dolby Atmos support, it just isn't worth my time anymore. HDR is nice, but UHD is barely noticeable to my aging eyes, and 5.1 is the best I am ever going to get in my vaulted living room. Even SDR content looks great on my Sony 950H, so I just watch the shows/movies and enjoy the experience. Other parts of the user experience are more important to me, such as the speed of the UI and limiting of ads.

 

[prushing]

Why can't they just give you the correct info on All the screens ?
I wonder IF this will get fixed.

It's been like this for a long time. I doubt they ever fix it unless there is a major rebuild.

 

[N6BY]

After seeing discussions like this here, on AVSForum, Reddit, etc. for various streaming apps on various platforms, I've decided it is a losing battle trying to determine what's what. Add in the fact that app and OS upgrades regularly break HDR/DV and Dolby Atmos support, it just isn't worth my time anymore. HDR is nice, but UHD is barely noticeable to my aging eyes, and 5.1 is the best I am ever going to get in my vaulted living room. Even SDR content looks great on my Sony 950H, so I just watch the shows/movies and enjoy the experience. Other parts of the user experience are more important to me, such as the speed of the UI and limiting of ads.

Completely agree. I care more about the show or movie itself than what format it is in.

And I don't really notice 4K either with my 67 year old eyes. I do, however, notice HDR and sometimes it makes me squint when there is a bright scene.

The one thing I like the most is 5.1. Sounds great on my AV receiver with rear surround speakers mounted in the ceiling behind me. Sometimes it is very realistic when there are gunshots, lightning, or football games with audience sounds. Makes me feel like I am there.

 

[catamount]

I agree with the last few posts. I mostly watch HD on bell fibe, except the news channels which are all in a row on SD. I do not see any difference when Tsn has sports in 4k. With starchoice years ago, there was a big difference between formats. I am 62 for reference.
Catamount

 

[Bruce]

Paramount+ gained 3.5 Million subscribers and their DTC operations has just turn profitable.

Adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization (OIBDA) in Paramount’s streaming unit, known as its direct-to-consumer (DTC) segment, amounted to $49 million in the third quarter, compared with a year-ago loss of $238 million. DTC segment revenue rose 10 percent to $1.86 billion, driven by an 18 percent advertising gain and a 7 percent subscriber revenue increase. Paramount+ revenue even jumped 25 percent, “driven by year-over-year subscriber growth and average revenue per user (ARPU) expansion” of 11 percent.

Paramount Global Adds 3.5 Million Streaming Subs In Q3 But Revenues Fall 6% As TV & Film Dip

Paramount Global has posted lower year-on-year revenue in Q3, but Paramount+ added 3.5 million subscribers as DTC profit hit $49 million.

deadline.com

 

[osu1991]

Didn't renew my yearly sub last week. I don't watch CBS shows and there wasn't enough new stuff of interest to me that justified keeping it anymore. Will re-sub for a couple of months when Strange New Worlds returns and catch up on anything of interest that I might have missed.

 

[comfortably_numb]

I'm keeping my sub until Tulsa King ends.

 

[Bruce]

Didn't renew my yearly sub last week. I don't watch CBS shows and there wasn't enough new stuff of interest to me that justified keeping it anymore. Will re-sub for a couple of months when Strange New Worlds returns and catch up on anything of interest that I might have missed.

Black Friday Deals are coming soon for Streaming Services, but I do not expect any more half off yearly deals, since P+ is now profitable and has 72 Million subs ( most are in the United States ), the deals will cut back, especially since there are only 131 Million Households here in the United States.

They will start offering more deals overseas, that is where growth will and needs to come from now.

By the way, Paramount+ now has about 20 Million more Subscribers than Cable/Satellite combined.

I have always posted this is the streaming service that could, really starting to prove it.

 

[comfortably_numb]

For anyone wanting to try out Paramount+, I figured out a trick to get you 37 days for free. First, sign up for the seven day free trial on the premium plan. Wait a day, then go in and hit cancel. It will then offer you an additional free month. Enjoy!