Allows Netflix 4K playback on lower resolution displays.
Netflix 4K: Edge Add-On for Improved Netflix Resolution
Netflix 4K is an innovative Edge add-on designed to improve your Netflix experience. This tool allows Netflix users to enjoy 4K playback on display screens with lower resolution, ensuring a crisp and high-quality viewing experience. The add-on also comes with a variety of keyboard shortcuts, including those for debug overlay, log viewer, bitrate selection, and custom subtitles, enhancing your Netflix experience and convenience. The technology was created based on the open-source project available at: https://github.com/DavidBuchanan314/Turbo-Recadmiumator.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: netflixaddon
Creation date: 2021-03-06
Permissions:
- storage
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- *://assets.nflxext.com/*/ffe/player/html/*
- *://www.assets.nflxext.com/*/ffe/player/html/*
- *://netflix.com/*
- *://www.netflix.com/*
Size: 4.51K
Full description: See detailed description
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Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
User reviews
Pros
- Works well for some users to improve video quality
- Increases bitrate options for better streaming experience
- Provides clear video images even on non-4K monitors
Cons
- Does not consistently enable 4K playback on Netflix
- Bitrate selection menu malfunctions
- Keybinds and additional settings not functioning properly
- Some users report it not working at all, stuck at 1080p
Most mentioned
- Not working on Edge
- Bitrate selection menu not working
- Only allows bitrate selection but not resolution selection
- Users report issues with 4K playback on different setups
User reviews
not working on edge
by Drake, 2025-02-02
Keybinds do not work.
by Lukas, 2025-01-02
Not working anymore. Netflix is stuck at 1080p
by Parash, 2024-03-19
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Netflix 4K requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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