Amazon adds 4K content to Prime Instant Video in the UK

Updated 19.12.14

Initially the 4K service was only available in the US, but now it's available on compatible TVs in the UK too. One of our readers alerted us to the fact that he's just seen Amazon Instant Prime 4K appear on his Sony smart TV. Amazon has confirmed that the first 4K films and shows will start appearing on Instant Prime from today, December 19th.

In addition, subscribers can download some recent Sony films in 4K from £15 each such as Godzilla, Moneyball, Elysium and After Earth.

Having bought LoveFilm, Amazon re-branded the streaming service and combined it with the Prime delivery service. Now, for £79, you can get all the perks of Amazon Prime and the Prime Instant Video service.

Don't fancy that? You can also opt to subscribe to the Prime Instant Video streaming service on a monthly subscription.

Joe is the Content Director for What Hi-Fi? and Future’s Product Testing, having previously been the Global Editor-in-Chief of What Hi-Fi?. He has worked on What Hi-Fi? across the print magazine and website for almost 20 years, writing news, reviews and features on everything from turntables to TVs, headphones to hi-fi separates. He has covered product launch events across the world, from Apple to Technics, Sony and Samsung; reported from CES, the Bristol Show, and Munich High End for many years; and written for sites such as the BBC, Stuff and The Guardian. In his spare time, he enjoys expanding his vinyl collection and cycling (not at the same time).