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Simple, HDR Passthrough or Tonemapping

* *Requirements:*
Common settings above
Install Plex HTPC: >= 1.16 [download](https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/#plex-app)
*Notes:*
If HDR is not configured as per below, HDR will be tonemapped to SDR. Available for Windows, Linux and Mac.
* *Plex HTPC settings:*

*Plex HTPC app->*

-- Settings -> Video -> Enable HDR Switching: Checked
-- Settings -> Video -> HDR Metadata Passthrough: Checked

* *Test*

*Plex HTPC app ->*

Play a [test HDR video](/wiki/hdr#hdr-tests). [If the colors in your video are washed out](https://i.imgur.com/AD6lOIS.jpg), either you don't have proper PC/TV hardware support for HDR, aren't using HDMI 2.x ports, or don't have TV deep color configured.
* *Requirements:*
* Common settings above
* Install Plex HTPC: >= 1.16 [download](https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/?cat=plex+home+theater&plat=windows#plex-app)
* *Notes:*
* If HDR is not configured as per below, HDR will be tonemapped to SDR. Available for Windows, Linux and Mac.
* *Plex HTPC settings:*
* *Plex HTPC app*
* Settings -> Video
* Enable HDR Switching: Checked
* HDR Metadata Passthrough: Checked
* *Test*
* *Plex HTPC app*
* Play a [test HDR video](/wiki/hdr#hdr-tests). [If the colors in your video are washed out](https://i.imgur.com/AD6lOIS.jpg), either you don't have proper PC/TV hardware support for HDR, aren't using HDMI 2.x ports, or don't have TV deep color configured.

 

### **Plex Media Player (old)**

Simple, Tonemapping

* *Requirements:*

Common settings above

Plex Media Player 2.x

*Notes:*

HDR is not currently passed through; It is tonemapped to SDR. Available for Windows, Linux and Mac.

* *Plex Media Player settings:*

None
* *Requirements:*
* Common settings above
* Plex Media Player 2.x
* *Notes:*
* HDR is not currently passed through; It is tonemapped to SDR. Available for Windows, Linux and Mac.
* *Plex Media Player settings:*
* None

## Streaming Content (Netflix, Youtube, etc..)

* *Requirements:*

Common settings above

Netflix: ALL displays have HDCP 2.2 support and is recognized. Check Nvidia/AMD/Intel graphics control panel for HDCP status. Required software is installed: Microsoft Store [HEVC Extension](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/hevc-video-extensions/9nmzlz57r3t7), Intel MEI driver/ME firmware (Intel iGPU). Required [Premium Plan](https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926) subscription.

Supported Web Browsers/Apps: Microsoft Edge (Netflix/Youtube), Microsoft Store app (Netflix), Google Chrome (Youtube)

* *Requirements:*
* Common settings above
* Netflix: ALL displays have HDCP 2.2 support and is recognized. Check Nvidia/AMD/Intel graphics control panel for HDCP status. Required software is installed: Microsoft Store [HEVC Extension](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/hevc-video-extensions/9nmzlz57r3t7), Intel MEI driver/ME firmware (Intel iGPU). Required [Premium Plan](https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926) subscription.
* Supported Web Browsers/Apps: Microsoft Edge (Netflix/Youtube), Microsoft Store app (Netflix), Google Chrome (Youtube)
* *Windows settings:*

Activate HDR. HDR must be turned on before viewing content; it will not switch to hdr mode automatically like local players. You can use the "Win + Alt + B" shortcut to turn on/off HDR in windows, subsequently.

Start -> Settings -> System -> Display -> Play HDR games and apps: On / Use HDR: On (Wording depends on Windows version)

Start -> Settings -> System -> Display -> Windows HD Color settings -> Stream HDR Video: On

* *Test*

Netflix: Check edge://gpu in Microsoft Edge for: HDCP 2.2 support, HEVC installed/activable, and HEVC - HDR10 support set true. Check [Netflix HDR10 test pattern](https://www.netflix.com/title/80018499) looks correct.

Youtube: <!-- Check edge://flags in Microsoft Edge for: Media Foundation for Clear set to Enabled. --> Check [HDR content](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njX2bu-_Vw4) looks correct.
* Activate HDR. HDR must be turned on before viewing content; it will not switch to hdr mode automatically like local players. You can use the "Win + Alt + B" shortcut to turn on/off HDR in windows, subsequently.
* Start -> Settings -> System -> Display
* Windows HD Color
* Windows HD Color settings -> Stream HDR Video: On
* Use HDR: On / Play HDR games and apps: On (Wording depends on Windows version)
* *Test*
* Netflix: Check edge://gpu in Microsoft Edge for: HDCP 2.2 support, HEVC installed/activable, and HEVC - HDR10 support set true. Check [Netflix HDR10 test pattern](https://www.netflix.com/title/80018499) looks correct.
* Youtube: <!-- Check edge://flags in Microsoft Edge for: Media Foundation for Clear set to Enabled. --> Check [HDR content](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njX2bu-_Vw4) looks correct.

## ANDROID

### **Common Settings**

* *Requirements:*

TV/Projector: HDMI >= 2.0/DisplayPort >= 1.3, HDR10, 10-bit panel, [VESA DisplayHDR](https://displayhdr.org/) >= 500

* TV/Projector: HDMI >= 2.0/DisplayPort >= 1.3, HDR10, 10-bit panel, [VESA DisplayHDR](https://displayhdr.org/) >= 600
* *TV/Projector settings:*

GPU Connected to HDMI >= 2.0/DisplayPort >= 1.3 port

UHD Deep Color/Input Signal Plus turned On for your HDMI port. Setting name dependent on TV mfgr.
* GPU Connected to HDMI >= 2.0/DisplayPort >= 1.3 port
* UHD Deep Color/Input Signal Plus turned On for your HDMI port. Setting name dependent on TV mfgr.

## HDR Tests

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