Netflix adds 4K streaming for Comcast Xfinity X1 users
Netflix is adding 4K streaming to Comcast’s set-top box, the Xfinity X1. Now, Xfinity X1 users who have a 4K-capable device and a Netflix premium subscription can watch Netflix in 4K. Before the announcement, Netflix was already available for 4K streaming on most devices, including Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast Ultra, Roku, Sony TV, and more. The announcement comes at a curious time for Netflix, just as Stranger Things season 2 arrives and after the company pulls back on making further seasons of House of Cards. This October, Netflix also hiked prices for its premium plan from $11.99 a month to $13.99 a month. The availability of 4K Ultra HD TVs has increased dramatically, but the availability of native 4K content to watch, although increasing, has lagged behind. Fortunately, Netflix is offering a good deal of it via internet streaming. To take advantage of Netflix 4K streaming, you need the following: The right TV The right Netflix subsc...