How to stream HDR video in Windows 11
Windows 11 has a lot of great new features, but one that has been part of Windows for a while is HDR (high dynamic range) video support. This type of video quality is more immersive than standard range videos. Your screen will be much brighter and the content you are watching will come alive when HDR videos are played.
To enjoy HDR on Windows, however, you’ll first need a display that supports it, and you’ll need to tweak a few settings. Just like in Windows 10, this ability to use HDR video lives in the Settings app. You can turn it on or off as you see fit, provided you’re using an app or watching a video that supports it. In this guide, we will delve deeper into streaming HDR videos.
what you will need
An HDR compatible display – You won’t be able to stream HDR video on Windows 11 without a compatible display. Newer premium laptops should support HDR. An example is the XPS 13 2-in-1. You can check a laptop’s product list to see if it supports HDR. External displays must also support HDR content. If you don’t have an HDR-capable monitor, we recommend checking out the one listed below. The Gigabyte M27Q is a great option as it’s really affordable.
Access to the Windows 11 Settings app You need to go into the Windows 11 Settings app to adjust the HDR settings. First, make sure you have access to the app. Most accounts (admin or non-admin) should be able to access this settings page without any problems.
An app or video that supports HDR content – HDR only works on Windows 11 with supported content such as video games or movies and streaming apps. Streaming HDR video playback is only supported in certain apps. You also need to make sure that the content you are watching is in full screen mode.
The GIGABYTE M27Q 27 is an affordable monitor that supports HDR content
Step 1 Prepare to stream HDR video
To get started, you need to prepare to enable HDR video streaming through the Windows 11 Settings app. You can check if your system is optimized for HDR video. Go to the Windows 11 Settings app Windows key + I and then choose system and advertisement Then follow these steps.
- Select the advertisement option and then select HDR or Use HDR. Your screen will go blank and turn back on.
- You should also click on this section and look for two things Supports or Unsupported next to the Play streaming HDR video.
If you see Unsupported, you may need to change some settings to play streaming HDR video. Keep the tips above. You need a compatible display and supported app, the video must be in full screen mode. Depending on your power settings, you may also need to adjust some settings to play HDR videos on battery power. Here’s how.
- Of the advertisement Options page, look for HDR or Use HDR.
- Choose battery options section and click the down arrow.
- Choose Allow HDR video streaming on battery power or Allow HDR games, videos and apps on battery power.
If all else fails, you need to make sure that battery saver mode is disabled. You can do this by clicking on the Wi-Fi icon in the system tray and toggling the battery saver icon. HDR does not work when power saving mode is enabled. All in all, you can now proceed to the next steps.
Step 2 Turn on HDR video
If all these requirements are met and the settings are optimized, you can now enable HDR video. Here’s how. You may have noticed the settings option before, but we’ll bring it to your attention again.
- blow Windows key + I to get to the Windows 11 Settings app.
- Select the advertisement Possibility.
- Select the display you want to apply HDR to above
- Choose HDR or Use HDR. Your screen will go blank and turn back on.
- Turn on on the HDR screen Play streaming HDR video
- Start streaming your HDR video and make sure it’s in full screen.
Conclusion
As you can see, streaming HDR videos in Windows 11 is easy. You just have to visit the right settings page. While you’re at it, you can also customize your HDR experience. From the same settings as mentioned above, you can change the brightness as you like! We hope our guide was helpful!