Best Yule Log videos: YouTube, Netflix, Roku and 4K too

(Image credit: Michael Bublé/YouTube)

Knowing that people will be looking for the best Yule Log videos online — as cord cutters lose access to the traditional TV broadcasts of burning logs on an open up burn down — I did the work of combing through 3 of the summit destinations for such content to discover the Yule Logs you should lookout, and those you should ignore.

What I've learned in the process is that YouTube and Netflix are the best options, though the former is absolutely not a perfect selection for most. Unless you have YouTube Premium, your hours of Yule Log streaming will exist interrupted with ads.

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Many of the best streaming services, such as Amazon Prime number Video take their ain Yule log channels, too. Apple Idiot box Plus is too amongst the ranks where you lot can hands observe a Yule Log.

So get your cocoa and chestnuts gear up, dear reader, because I've found the best Yule Log videos for your holiday flavor. There'southward even one from Michael Bublé.

Best Yule Log videos on YouTube

If you lot want a Yule Log video that's pretty good at giving you burning logs in a fire place and the sounds they make, this video from Virtual Fireplace has you covered. It's probably got the best and most easily heard crackling noises, so you don't need to max out the book on your Television receiver — which makes for a rude awakening if yous change the channel.

The only downside of this video is that information technology maxes out at 720p.

Elapsing: 2 hours

If you're more interested in visuals than sounds, this video — which has stronger-looking (more oranges and yellows) flames is probably your best bet. Non simply practice these flames wait great, but it's streaming in up to 1080p also, so the logs are clear. Compared to our first pick, though, its audio effects aren't as pronounced.

Duration: 10 hours

What if you lot want something a piffling actress? Hallmark has a Yule Log with both a cat and canis familiaris, which will either exist great for those who don't have a pet of their own, or for those who would find information technology funny if their ain pets were trying to interact with the on-screen animals.

Elapsing: 3 hours

If you want top picture quality, but would rather vacation music than crackles and snaps, Michael Bublé has you covered. This Yule Log video combines a gorgeous 4K Yule Log with 19 holiday songs from the crooner. Songs include "White Christmas" (a duet with Shania Twain) and classics including "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" and "Take Yourself A Merry Niggling Christmas."

Elapsing: i hour, 5 minutes

Best Yule Log videos on Netflix

Netflix provides three Yule Log offerings, all from the same brand: Fireplace For Your Home. Here's a breakdown of how they differ

Fireplace For Your Dwelling has three "episodes," and the get-go gives you traditional Yule Logs burning with festive Christmas music in the background. Episode 2 swaps out the Yule Logs for wood, and episode 3 is basically the first episode with a denominational soundtrack.

Fireplace For Your Home Birchwood Edition — Fireplace For Your Dwelling Birchwood Edition (Epitome credit: Tom's Guide)

Then, at that place'south ii other options on Netflix, and both are in 4K UHD: Fireplace For Your Home: Classic Edition and Fireplace For Your Home Birchwood Edition. They differ only in the wood being put aflame (classic is normal wood). Neither has a musical soundtrack, but they are my personal picks for the best Yule Log videos.

Elapsing: one hour each

Best Yule Log videos on Roku

I detest to say this, merely maxim "best Yule Log videos on Roku" is like saying "best terrible piece of pizza." Compared to what I found on YouTube and Netflix, Roku'southward free options are only interesting because of that lack of price tag.

The best of them all isn't even from Roku, but one I institute in Roku's search. That's The RiffTrax YuleLog (2 hours), which is free on Tubi. Its visuals are OK, and there's some verbal riffing going on, every bit is the RiffTrax way.

Best Yule Logs — RiffTrax YuleLog (Image credit: Tom's Guide)

And so there's the offering from the Roku Yule Log Channel (15.v hours), which is and then low-fi that I idea it was supposed to exist recreating what it was like to scout the original Yule Log broadcast. Looking at the fine print, that does not seem to be the example.

If you like your Yule Log with a side of saccharine, there's something called The Official Holiday Yule Log Fireplace (30 minutes) which is festooned with flair. If the flaming wood were more visible, I'd exist more positive, only this is very light on the Yule Log.

Henry is a senior editor at Tom's Guide covering streaming media, laptops and all things Apple tree, reviewing devices and services for the past six-plus years. Prior to joining Tom's Guide, he reviewed software and hardware for TechRadar Pro, and interviewed artists for Patek Philippe International Magazine. He's also covered the wild world of professional wrestling for Cageside Seats, interviewing athletes and other industry veterans.