Very Poor streaming quality on MacBook

[ezmarok]

I've been having a really poor streaming experience with the NOWTV app through my MacBook Pro. I've read that you only receive 720p or 1080p with Boost, so I added Boost and there is literally zero improvement (see images) . Trying to watch F1 and the picture keeps flicking back and forth from,  I don't know, 240p-720p (at best). Asides from a new smart TV does anyone know of any solutions as this is just unwatchable especially when Netflix, Youtube etc all manage 1080p+ no problem.

Images showing what I'm getting:
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[schnapps]

Hi @ezmarok

I don't use a PC or Mac watching NOW, but the maximum PQ stream on these devices are capped at 720p even with Boost.

https://help.nowtv.com/article/what-is-highest-streaming-quality-for-my-device 

I would try something like Google Public DNS on your Mac if it's possible to see if the picture using NOW is more stable.

If you have an existing TV with a HDMI port on it, then instead of buying a new smart TV just use something like a Amazon Fire Stick or Roku Player. 

[RoyB]

@ezmarok 

There’s a TV, or a monitor, on the wall in those pictures, seemingly relaying what the MacBook is showing.

If its HDCP is up to snuff, you could probably plug a Firestick or Roku into that.