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RokuMaryEF
Community Moderator
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[SOLVED] Paramount+ Audio Issues (5.1 & Dolby Atmos)

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Hey everyone,

We know some of you were having trouble getting 5.1 or Dolby Atmos to work with Paramount+.

Update 1/24: We believe the issue has been resolved!

If you're still experiencing problems, please start a new thread in the Community.

We'll be closing this discussion now. Thanks for letting us know and for your patience.

Happy Streaming! 💜

Best,
The Roku Community Team

Mary E.
Roku Community Moderator
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RokuMaryEF
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Re: [SOLVED] Paramount+ Audio Issues (5.1 & Dolby Atmos)

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Hey everyone,

Looks like this issue is resolved for many.

If you're still experiencing problems, check the Community for solutions. If none work, create a new post. We'll mark this thread as solved. Thanks for your help!

Happy Streaming! 💜

Roku Community Team

Mary E.
Roku Community Moderator

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BryanAA99
Newbie

Paramount+ doesn’t play surround sound. Only stereo.

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I recently got the 2024 Roku Ultra, but when I watch content on Paramount+, it only outputs stereo PCM. No 5.1 or Atmos. I can’t find a way to change this. Any solutions?

Chung50
Channel Surfer

Re: Paramount+ doesn’t play surround sound. Only stereo.

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I got the same problem too. It was fine until yesterday. You found a solution yet?

renojim
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Paramount+ doesn’t play surround sound. Only stereo.

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Are either of you using any of the Volume Modes (Leveling or Night)?

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StreamerUser
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Re: Paramount+ doesn’t play surround sound. Only stereo.

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@BryanAA99 @Chung50 

This is a server-side provisioning change/error impacting P+ on all RokuOS devices that precludes DD+ (Dolby Digital Plus) audio playback (5.1/Atmos; EAC3/EAC3_JOC) - DD (Dolby Digital) still works for limited content.

P+ CS has been made aware of the issue, however, more case reports = increased priority esclation & fixing.

Contact P+ CS and report the issue.

Chung50
Channel Surfer

No 5.1 and Dolby Atmos on Paramount Plus

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Chung50
Channel Surfer

Re: Paramount+ doesn’t play surround sound. Only stereo.

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What is CS? I did contact Paramount Plu in regards to this issue, they told me Roku is having a firmware issue.  Is this accurate?

49rFaithful
Binge Watcher

Re: Paramount+ doesn’t play surround sound. Only stereo.

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Same problem for me on my Roku Ultra 4802 (2022)! I've done everything but take apart all my sound equipment and everything hooked up to it, lol! Used to work fine until recently, about a week ago I noticed it's all stereo/pcm. Guess I'm not the only one! Sucks because Paramount Plus audio (Atmos, DD+) works fine on my Fire TV stick 4k. I rarely use that because Hulu and Peacock will not output Atmos on that one! Can't win with none of these things!

Chung50
Channel Surfer

Re: Paramount+ doesn’t play surround sound. Only stereo.

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I was chatting with Roku support, and I was logged out and disconnected. No, you are not the only one. Paramount Plus claims it is the firmware issue with Roku. The customer support also said they do have a technical issue with Paramount Plus, I will try to chat with them again and get back to you.

Chung50
Channel Surfer

Re: Paramount+ doesn’t play surround sound. Only stereo.

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No, just normal volume. I tried different modes, still didn't work 

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