YouTube TV is testing help for Dolby 5.1 encompass sound on Google TV, Android TV, and Roku units. In a tweet, the platform stated 5.1 audio will “launch on these units subsequent” if “the whole lot runs easily” through the take a look at.
For those who had been hoping to get encompass sound whereas watching YouTube TV in your Apple TV, Hearth TV, Xbox, or PlayStation, nonetheless, you’ll have to attend a bit longer. The platform says it’s nonetheless working “internally and with companions” to get 5.1 help on these platforms.
We’re nonetheless working internally and with companions to allow 5.1 on Apple TV, Hearth TV, and sport consoles. We don’t like holding you ready, however we’re excited so that you can hear 5.1 audio quickly. Our present appropriate units may be discovered right here: https://t.co/kfARTipLUG
— YouTube TV (@YouTubeTV) March 28, 2022
YouTube TV presently helps 5.1 encompass sound on Samsung, LG, and Vizio TVs, in addition to on conventional Chromecast streaming units. For it to work, you’ll want Cobalt model 20 or later, which you’ll be able to verify by deciding on your profile photograph within the YouTube TV app, clicking About, after which hitting App Model. It additionally requires a speaker system that helps 5.1 audio.
Final June, YouTube TV introduced that it could deliver 5.1 encompass sound to “choose units.” It appears the service is following by on its promise, though it’s taking fairly a little bit of time to roll the extremely anticipated characteristic out.
