YouTube TV is testing support for Dolby 5.1 surround sound on Google TV, Android TV, and Roku devices. in a cheepthe platform said that 5.1 audio “will be released on those devices next” if “everything runs smoothly” during testing.
However, if you were hoping to get surround sound while watching YouTube TV on your Apple TV, Fire TV, Xbox, or PlayStation, you’ll have to wait a bit longer. The platform says it’s still working “internally and with partners” to get 5.1 support on these platforms.
We are still working internally and with partners to enable 5.1 on Apple TV, Fire TV, and game consoles. We don’t like to keep you waiting, but we’re excited for you to hear 5.1 audio soon. Our current supported devices can be found here: https://t.co/kfARTipLUG
— YouTube TV (@YouTubeTV) March 28, 2022
youtube tv currently supports 5.1 surround sound on Samsung, LG and Vizio TVsas well as on traditional Chromecast streaming devices. For it to work, you’ll need Cobalt version 20 or later, which you can check by selecting your profile picture in the YouTube TV app, clicking About, and then pressing App version. It also requires a speaker system that supports 5.1 audio.
Last June, YouTube TV announced that bring 5.1 surround sound to “select devices”. It seems that the service is living up to its promise, although it takes quite some time to implement the long-awaited feature.