In the midst of the streaming war with multiple open fronts on all types of platforms and devices, content quality is becoming one of the fundamental pillars when it comes to attracting users from side to side. the other. Therefore, we are seeing improvements such as 4K or 60fps coming to certain services, and now YouTube TV has announced that your sound quality will improve dramatically for a good handful of devices with Android TV and Google TV.
YouTube TV already announced the arrival of 5.1 surround audio when it was born in 2017, but then it was reported that it would only be available for a few devices. Specifically, this 5.1 surround sound was limited to a few Smart TV models from Samsung, LG, and Vizio. The Google Chromecast joined soon after and now the platform announces the arrival of many other compatible devices.
Surround sound on Android TV, Google TV and Roku
YouTube TV releases an official statement via its Twitter account, @YoutubeTV, in which it communicates that 5.1 audio, the surround that already works on various devices in circulation, is ready to expand to more models in the market. Although the platform does not set a date for the launch, it explains that it is already testing the new sound on different devices and working with collaborators to extend this quality even more in the near future.
Youtube TV communicates that the 5.1 surround sound of its platform is already tested for devices with Google TV, Android TV and Roku. It is to be hoped that the tests will be satisfactory and that devices with these operating systems will soon enjoy the new surround sound.
Additionally, YouTube TV confirms that they are already working with partners such as Apple and Amazon to bring 5.1 sound to the Apple TV and Fire TV devices. The next step will be for consoles and will bring this 5.1 audio to platforms such as Xbox, Sony PlayStation or Nintendo Switch. Again, the platform does not indicate dates.
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 glad you’ll be hearing 5.1 audio soon. Our current compatible devices can be found here: https://t.co/kfARTipLUG
— YouTubeTV (@YouTubeTV) March 28, 2022
According to Android Police, YouTube TV released a new version of the app, 6.11.2, a few hours before the public announcement, so it would make sense that this is already the test version of the new audio quality. I hope we will have news soon on a full deployment without further testing. We will be attentive.
Through | AndroidPolice
