Netflix supports its AV1 codec to save bandwidth on PS4 Pro and select TVs

Earlier last year, Netflix launched a new application codec called AV1 on selected categories of titles on Android. Now, the giant streaming is open AV1 is streaming on the PS4 Pro with several smart TVs. Netflix contributed significantly to the development of AV1, which is available for free use under the Alliance of Open Media. It shared a list of supported TV shows On the beach:

• Select Samsung 2020 UHD Smart TV

• Select Samsung 2020 UHD QLED Smart TV

• Choose Samsung 2020 8K QLED Smart TV

• Samsung The Frame 2020 Smart TVs

• Samsung The Serif 2020 Smart TVs

• Samsung The Terrace 2020 Smart TVs

• Any TV connected to the PS4 Pro program with the Netflix app

• Select Amazon Fire TV devices with Fire OS 7 and beyond

• Select Android TV devices with Android OS 10 and beyond

The company explained that the delivery of TVs takes time because playing on TV platforms depends on the equipment. It was last year when the companies released the models that can move AV1. Netflix tried to compare it before it was released and found that AV1 offers higher quality videos than other codecs, especially when there is a large number of networks. It also saw a noticeable decrease in network performance due to network changes and shorter river start times. In addition, since AV1 has more compressive power than the codecs that Netflix uses here, it requires less bandwidth. This can result in longer stages in 4K edits.

Another group in the company developed a release strategy to reduce the associated costs by compiling their entire list. Netflix will consider the popularity of the title considered and start with well-known shows like Paper House (Money Heist) ensuring that the AV1 stream reaches more viewers. The revolutionary giant also said that it is working with a number of manufacturers to make more devices with AV1 gaming capabilities.