YouTube TV Now Supports 5.1 Surround Audio on Apple TV

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5.1 audio provides surround audio and brands that include Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic the THX brand and DTS.

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According to YouTube it is the case that content that is compatible with 5.1 surround audio will be played in this format instantly

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– Samsung Plus LG and Vizio devices that have Cobalt 20 or higher – Traditional Chromecasts – Android TV – Google TV

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– Roku – Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick Lite Fire TV Cube Fire TV Stick 4K along with Fire TV Stick that supports 4K Ultra HD

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