Compatible Devices

BMS-Stream offers videos in various resolutions: SD (Standard Definition), HD (High Definition) and 4K (Ultra High Definition) which can be played on your smartphone, laptop, computer and Smart TV. Most videos will be available in all streaming resolutions, however, some movies may not have certain resolutions due to licensing reasons.

While SD videos will be compatible on all devices, below is a general guide for compatibility for HD and 4K resolutions.

In order to play HD videos, your device display should have a minimum resolution of 720p. Also internet download speed of 2 - 5 Mbps is recommended for playback without buffering. However, you can download the movie on your smartphone at lower download speeds, and play the movie from your device memory without any buffering.

If your device does not satisfy the requirements for HD playback, your video will automatically play in SD mode so that you can still watch the video on the device.

Supported devices for playing 4K content are 4K smart TV's only. Also a steady internet connection speed of 15 - 20 Mbps is recommended for smooth playback. If your device does not satisfy the requirements for 4K playback, your video will automatically play in HD or SD mode so that you can still watch the video on the device.

Digital Rights Management (DRM) is software for authorizing the playback of copyrighted material. Together with High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), they prevent unauthorized duplication and copying of audio and video content.

4K (UHD) and HD content can only be played on devices that support Widevine DRM Level 1. If your device does not have this support, you can watch the content in a lower resolution.

All connected devices on which HD and 4K (UHD) content is being played, must meet the below HDCP requirements:

• 4K (UHD) requires HDCP 2.2 devices, cables, and display ports (for TVs, this is your HDMI connector). Check with the manufacturer of your device, cable and TV to see if it meets HDCP 2.2 requirements.
• High Definition (HD) requires HDCP 1.4 devices, cables, and display ports.

We will automatically detect whether your setup meets these requirements. If not, a notification typically displays on-screen to let you know. The video will also switch to a format your device can support (for example, HD instead of UHD or SD instead of HD).