To see what content supports his 5.1 surround sound, go to the player her controls and select Other, find the error his icon and look for the Codecs section. If the program supports 5.1 audio, you will see “AC-3 / EAC-3”. YouTube TV tweeted that the new audio feature is not yet available on game consoles, but the company is working to bring it to game console users.
YouTube TV announced on Twitter yesterday that it now supports 5.1 audio on Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV devices. This update allows users to enjoy a cinematic experience at home. Surround sound is only available for compatible YouTube TV programs, and this feature is free to all subscribers. The latest version of the YouTube TV app is required to access 5.1 audio.
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Prior to the enhancement, 5.1 surround sound was only available on Samsung, LG, and Vizio devices running Cobalt version 20 and above. 5.1 audio requires a compatible device with the YouTube TV app installed and a compatible speaker system. “Thank you for the wait, it’s finally ready. 5.1 audio is rolling out this week on Google TV, Android TV and Roku devices,” he said in a YouTube TV tweet.
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This update comes three months after YouTube TV launched its surround sound feature for Google TV, Android TV, and Roku devices. Google first announced plans to add his 5.1 surround sound feature to YouTube TV last year. The company has previously rolled out audio on compatible smart TVs (Samsung, LG, and Vizio) and Chromecast. YouTube TV will be bringing 5.1 surround sound to Google TV, Android TV and Roku devices this week.