Netflix for Android TV and default audio - Can this be changed?

by orairwolf

I am using Netflix on my Sony Android TV. I have the optical audio output connected to my Schiit Bifrost DAC, which only supports stereo inputs. When I am watching Netflix, I have to change the audio from 5.1 to Stereo each time I watch content that includes a surround audio stream. Is there a way to tell Netflix to default to the stereo audio stream? As far as I can tell, there are no settings in Netflix to change.

Any help would be appreciated.

dearmash

I'd like to hear an answer as well. I have the nexus player and it's not just Netflix, almost any audio source just doesn't come right and I need to change the settings on my receiver instead of it just being direct.

zeronickname

I have a HDMI splitter, and it has a switch to select between stereo and 5.1 out. When it's in stereo mode, I notice Netflix auto switches into stereo output (and disables 5.1)

I assume it communicates with the HDMI receiver and selects a compatible audio output format.

So, it's not an elegant solution, but at least you'll never have to manually switch every time you watch anything on Netflix...

ModXMV

I have this issue on my TV as well. Very annoying.