CuriosityStream is Streaming Documentary TV
Do you like non-fiction and documentaries about science, technology, history, and nature? CuriosityStream may be just what you are looking for. CuriosityStream is streaming documentary TV and is great for Cord Cutters!
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CuriosityStream is Streaming Documentary TV
CuriosityStream exclusively delivers non-fiction streaming and on-demand documentaries (factual entertainment) and shows about science, technology, history, society, nature, and lifestyle.
Launched on March 18, 2015, CuriosityStream has over 2,500 shows, including exclusive originals. 1,800 original and licensed titles and about 600 hours of nonfiction media worldwide.
CuriosityStream Programming
Content on CuriosityStream is divided into the following categories:
Science: Physics, Space, Mind, Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Evolution, Geology, Psychology
History: Prehistory, Ancient, Medieval, Modern, Aviation, Biographies, Megastructures, Military
Technology: Energy, Engineering, Transportation, Communications, Nanotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, Privacy & Security, Social Web
Nature: Earth, Animals, Birds, Insects, Natural Habitats, Prehistoric Creatures, Oceans, Plants
Society: Business & Commerce, Crime & Forensics, Entrepreneurship, Current Events, Social Issues, Democracy, Economics, Politics
Lifestyle: Health & Wellness, Performing Arts, Home Projects, Food, Travel, Collecting, Philosophy, Creativity
CuriosityStream Original Content
CuriosityStream has produced a number of original documentaries and series, such as:
- Miniverse, featuring Chris Hadfield, Michio Kaku, Derrick Pitts, Laura Danly
- Stephen Hawking’s Favorite Places (2017 Emmy Award Winner), featuring Stephen Hawking
- David Attenborough’s Light On Earth, featuring David Attenborough
- Deep Time History, featuring Jonathan Markley
- Prescription: Nutrition, featuring Michael Greger
- Destination: Pluto, featuring Alan Stern
- Destination Mars, featuring Peter Diamandis
- The Road To The Singularity, featuring Jason Silva
- Transhumanism, featuring Jason Silva
- Digits, featuring Derek Muller, Edward Snowden, Vint Cerf
4K and Ultra HD Programming
Curiosity Stream has 4k and Ultra HD programming.
With CuriosityStream, you have access to over 200 titles in amazing 4K and Ultra HD.
To watch Ultra HD or 4K shows, you must have an internet service and devices capable of streaming and displaying Ultra HD and 4K.
Internet for 4K
In order to enjoy CuriosityStream in 4K, we recommend internet download speeds of 25 Megabits per second or higher. Check your download speed at SpeedTest.net.
Streaming Devices for 4K
To enjoy 4K you will need a streaming device that will support 4K…
- Amazon Fire TV 4K
- Fire TV Cube 4K Ultra HD
- Roku Premiere HD/4K/HDR
- Roku Streaming Stick+ HD/4K/HDR
- Roku Ultra HD/4K/HDR (Now includes Premium JBL Headphones)
- Google Chromecast Ultra (4K)
- Apple TV 4K
- 4K-Capable Android TV models
TV for 4K
You will need a TV that can display 4K images.
Smart TV for 4k – Streaming Device and TV Combo
A smart TV that supports 4K is an all-in-one option that doubles as both your 4K streaming device and your 4K TV.
HDMI 4K Cable
You will need an HDMI cable that supports 4K. Check your streaming device manual to ensure you have the correct HDMI cable. HDMI cable version 1.4 and above offers 4K support, but some devices require HDMI cable version HDCP 2.2.
Also, make sure you are using the correct HDMI 4K port on your TV.
Refer to hdmi.org and wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI for more HDMI 4K details.
CuriosityStream Plans & Pricing
The Standard Plan is $2.99 per month or $19.99 per year for High Definition (HD).
The Premium Plan is $9.99 per month or $69.99 per year and includes Ultra HD and 4K where available. However, not all content is available in Ultra HD and 4K.
Both Plans include:
- Unlimited viewing across multiple devices
- Worldwide access
- 7 Days Free
- No commitments. Cancel anytime.
How To Watch CuriosityStream TV
You can watch CuriosityStream with the app on Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire TV Edition, Roku, Roku TV, Apple TV, and Chromecast.
Or, you can watch Curiosity Stream directly through your current streaming services…
- Amazon Prime Video Channels – Add CuriosityStream through Amazon Prime Channels. See the complete list of Amazon Prime Channels.
- Sling TV – Add CuriosityStream to either your Sling TV Blue or Sling TV Orange package. Or, you can watch CuriosityStream as a stand-alone channel, without Sling TV Blue or Sling TV Orange. See the complete list of Sling TV packages.
- YouTube TV – Add CuriosityStream to your YouTube TV subscription.
- The Roku Channel – Add Curiosity Stream as a Premium Channel through your Roku, right inside The Roku Channel.
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