The new Apple TV supports QMS VRR (Quick Media Switching, Variable Refresh Rate) so that when switching from one framerate to another (like 24 to 60Hz) there isn’t a screen blackout.

However, changing resolution or dynamic ranges, still result in blackouts. But why?

I’m thinking this is an HDMI limitation/issue, but why is this not a problem for iPhones or built in apps?

  • garylapointe@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Why can iPhones seamlessly switch between resolutions, framerates, and dynamic ranges, but not Apple TV?

    iPhone - Apple makes the whole device.

    Apple TV - Apple does NOT make the whole device, they make a box that plugs into the TV.