![]() This is how you can play super-crisp, ultra HD 4K YouTube videos on your iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS devices. Until iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, Apple did not support this, and thus you could not play 4K YouTube videos. ![]() But for 4K, YouTube uses the Google-developed VP9 codec. This codec is supported on Apple devices. Note: On one of the App Store page, Apple says ‘ The iPhone 8 and later models, as well as any iPad Pro, can all play 4K HDR content.‘ Thus we have the liberty to assume that YouTube 4K may come to more models soon!īackground: YouTube uses the H.264 codec for lower video resolutions like 720p, 1080p, etc. ![]() This is because all models do not support this (yet). Why can’t you play YouTube in 4K on some iPhones?Įven after you update your iPhone or iPad to the latest OS and the YouTube app to its latest version, you may not see the option for 4K playback. Tip: You can also AirPlay 4K YouTube Videos from your iPhone or iPad to Apple TV. Use the touchpad on the Apple TV remote to select the three vertical dots icon. ![]()
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