YouTube TV is testing encompass sound on Android TV, Google TV, and Roku

YouTube TV is testing assist for Dolby 5.1 encompass sound on Google TV, Android TV, and Roku gadgets. In a tweet, the platform mentioned 5.1 audio will “launch on those devices next” if “everything runs smoothly” throughout the take a look at.

If you have been hoping to get encompass sound whereas watching YouTube TV in your Apple TV, Fire TV, Xbox, or PlayStation, nonetheless, you’ll have to attend a bit longer. The platform says it’s nonetheless working “internally and with partners” to get 5.1 assist on these platforms.

YouTube TV currently supports 5.1 surround sound on Samsung, LG, and Vizio TVs, in addition to on conventional Chromecast streaming gadgets. For it to work, you’ll want Cobalt model 20 or later, which you’ll be able to test by deciding on your profile photograph within the YouTube TV app, clicking About, after which hitting App Version. It additionally requires a speaker system that helps 5.1 audio.

Last June, YouTube TV introduced that it will deliver 5.1 encompass sound to “select devices.” It appears the service is following by way of on its promise, though it’s taking fairly a little bit of time to roll the extremely anticipated function out.