JioHotstar launched: Here's everything you should know about the new OTT player
Reliance Jio has merged with Hotstar and announced the JioHotstar OTT platform. The new OTT platform brings together the content from both JioCinema as well as Disney+ Hotstar. Apart from this, the company has also announced paid plans for its users. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide on the JioHotstar OTT platform with all the important details that you should know.
JioHotstar brings Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema together JioHotstar is a result of a merger between the two platforms and it brings together the content from both platforms under one single roof.
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One subscription to watch it all While JioHotstar offers content from both platforms, a single subscription is required to watch them all. No separate subscriptions are required as was the case before the merger.
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JioHotstar has three subscription plans Jio has introduced three subscription plans for users. There’s the Mobile plan, Super and Premium plans. Each plan comes with different benefits and is suitable for different types of users.
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JioHotstar Mobile plan is ad-supported The name itself gives it away that the Mobile plan is only for users who want to watch content on the go using their smartphone or tablet. It costs Rs 149 for 3 months and 499 for a year. Note that the plan does not work on PC or smart TVs. It offers 1 device access and comes with ads between the content.
JioHotstar Super plan is also ad-supported The Super plan is also ad-supported and it costs Rs 299 for 3 months and Rs 899 for a year. It offers access to 2 devices and works with Mobile, Web, and supported Living Room devices.
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JioHotstar Premium plan is ad-free JioHotstar Premium is the only plan that offers an ad-free viewing experience. However, Live sports will be ad-supported. The plan costs Rs 299 per month or Rs 1,499 for a year.
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Audio quality with subscription plans JioHotstar supports Dolby Atmos audio. However, it is only available with Super and Premium plans. The mobile plan does not offer Atmost support.
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Video resolution support In terms of video quality, the JioHotstar Super subscription offers FHD resolution and the Premium plan supports 4K resolution. Apart from this, the Premium plan also supports Dolby Vision support.
Wide content selection JioHotstar includes everything from both platforms. This includes Hotstar Specials, Disney, HBO, Peacock, Paramount+, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars and National Geographic.
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Content from TV channels In addition to movies and TV shows, the OTT platform also includes shows from TV channels such as Star Plus, ColorHD, ABC Studio, Star World, etc.
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Free to watch content Even if you don’t have an active subscription, sports clips, highlights and content trailers continue to be free on the web browser.
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Free subscription for existing users Users’ JioCinema or Disney+ Hotstar’s active subscription will be migrated to the JioHotstar. But, it will only work till the existing validity of the plan.
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Free subscription with JioFiber plans Apart from these, JioFiber users will continue to get free subscriptions as a part of their existing plan. According to the support page, the plan will automatically get activated.
