YouTube TV is making 5.1 audio available on more streaming boxes, including Roku

YouTube TV is making 5.1 audio bachelor on more streaming boxes, including Roku

Home Theaters have become a more prominent phenomenon. That's partially due to COVID-19 stopping people from going to public cinemas. Enough of united states wind down past consuming digital goods after a stressful mean solar day. The undercover to an enjoyable watching session, though, is immersion. If nosotros're binging on a tiny, depression definition screen with questionable speakers, then the experience might become annoying — rather than relaxing. Similarly, if you accept an 8K screen covering your living room's wall and a high-end audio system, fifty-fifty the almost boring evidence tin can go interesting to watch. Ultimately, it's all about immersion and condign function of the events. YouTube TV already supports v.ane environment sound on select streaming boxes. These include some Samsung, LG, and Vizio TVs. Notwithstanding, Apple tree Goggle box, Fire TV, Android Television receiver, Roku devices, and more are excluded. The good news is that Google is bringing 5.1 audio to some of these devices soon.

YouTube Boob tube announced on Twitter that it's currently testing 5.i surround audio on Android TV, Google TV, and Roku devices. Google doesn't share a timeline or an estimated fourth dimension of arrival (ETA). However, considering information technology'south in the testing phase, we can expect the rollout sooner rather than afterward.

In the meantime, the company as well plans on bringing 5.i sound to Apple TV, Fire Boob tube, and game consoles. Though these devices probably won't receive support for this feature anytime soon. It's also worth mentioning that 5.1 audio will not work when watching incompatible programs — even if y'all have a supported device.

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Via: Android Police

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