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UHD1

UHD1 is a German Ultra HD television channel distributed via satellite and offered as part of the HD+ platform.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

UHD1 (also styled UHD 1 or UHD1 by HD+) is a German television channel that broadcasts in Ultra HD (UHD) resolution and is distributed via satellite. It is part of the HD+ platform, a German satellite television service operated by SES. The channel is designed to showcase UHD content and is available to HD+ customers. UHD1 broadcasts unencrypted demonstration material in UHD between 8:00 and 20:00. Between 20:00 and 8:00, it carries encrypted programming from channels such as Eurosport 4K and DELUXE MUSIC UHD for HD+ subscribers. The channel is transmitted via the Astra 1L satellite. As part of the HD+ offering, UHD1 complements other UHD channels available on the platform, including RTL UHD and ProSiebenSat.1 UHD. HD+ markets these channels as part of its Ultra HD lineup, promoting sharp images and vivid colors for television events, blockbusters, series, and sports. UHD1 serves as a demonstration and showcase channel for UHD technology, helping to drive adoption of Ultra HD television in Germany.

History

UHD1 is a German television channel that broadcasts in Ultra HD (UHD) resolution and can only be received via satellite. It is part of the HD+ platform, a satellite television service operated by SES that provides high-definition and ultra-high-definition channels to German viewers. The channel was established to promote UHD technology and provide content in the format. It broadcasts unencrypted demonstration material in UHD between 8:00 and 20:00, and between 20:00 and 8:00 it carries encrypted programming from channels such as Eurosport 4K and DELUXE MUSIC UHD for HD+ customers. UHD1 is transmitted via the Astra 1L satellite. As part of HD+, UHD1 is marketed alongside other UHD channels like RTL UHD and ProSiebenSat.1 UHD. HD+ promotes its UHD lineup as offering sharp images, vivid colors, and an incredible television experience, with content including blockbusters, series, sports, and shows. UHD1 serves as a key demonstration channel for the platform, helping to drive consumer adoption of Ultra HD television in Germany.

Products and positioning

UHD1 is positioned as a showcase and demonstration channel for Ultra HD technology within the HD+ platform, offering a mix of free demo content and encrypted premium UHD programming for subscribers.

  • UHD1 channel

    A German television channel broadcasting in Ultra HD, available via satellite as part of HD+.

  • UHD demo broadcasts

    Unencrypted demonstration material in UHD broadcast between 8:00 and 20:00.

  • Encrypted UHD programming

    Encrypted programming from Eurosport 4K and DELUXE MUSIC UHD for HD+ customers between 20:00 and 8:00.

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