29-10-2017 13:22
Hi All
I have been using now tv for several years via LG smart t.v.
I have a Sonos 5.1 setup which works lovely on amazon video and get full 5.1 output, however only get stereo sound on now tv app through same t.v.
I have noticed a dedicated now tv box is on sale and offers 7.1 sound, can i get 5.1 surround sound through my sonos system whilst watching movies using this box?
Simplified does now t.v broadcast movies in Dolby surround sound yet?
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29-10-2017 13:34
@Anonymous User
Unfortunately No, i watch NowTV on my TV with a 2.1 soundbase which is OK in my Living Room setup, where i avoid watching NowTV on my Projector with my AV Receiver due to stereo only & 720p where the picture is to soft on a large screen (Dolby Pro Logic Processing on my AV Receiver doesn't cut the mustard IMO once you have listened to the newer audio codecs).
Tend to watch Netflix and Amazon Video in my Cinema Room which offers 5.1 Dobly Digital Plus with my streaming subscription.
31-12-2017 16:02
31-12-2017 16:12 - edited 31-12-2017 16:14
Hi @Anonymous User
NowTV doesn't currently offer 5.1 surround sound on their streaming service, if you got an AV reciever you could use on of the 5.1 pseudo codecs but it not the same as true 5.1 surround sound
Here's a NowTV article linked below which mentions that NowTV doesn't currently output 5.1 surround sound.
07-03-2018 22:49
10-05-2018 20:33 - edited 10-05-2018 20:35
Yeah, this is incredible! It's 2018!
I tried to find the settings in NowTV to turn on surround sound, and there aren't any!
My Amazon Prime gives me 4k HDR and 5.1 DD surround. As does Netflix.
Unbelievable!
I might cancel the Film ticket and ask for the money back. I certainly won't get another month's ticket.
And Netflix is the same price, and doesn't try to divide stuff into Films and "Entertainment".
Nor does it count your devices (I assume NowTV still does this?)
28-04-2020 23:04
It's even more incredible in 2020!
28-04-2020 23:27
I have now tv in dolby digtal plus on entertainment -movies on now tv old black box