Windows 10: 5.1 audio only working with Netflix app through HDMI to TV to Sony Home Theater

I am using my PC's GPU HDMI GTX 1650 SUPER to TCL TV HDMI, my TV has 2 HDMI ports the other one is ARC port connecting TV to Sony Home Theater, the problem is that only stereo audio is playing in games, media player and other apps except for Netflix app from Windows Store. In the Control Panel sound options it says "Max Channels: 2" yet it plays 5.1 audio from Netflix app but not games even when I set game audio to 5.1 surround. I searched around and only fix I could find was using modified NVIDIA drivers which I don't feel safe doing.


I have tried uninstalling NVIDIA Audio Drivers and using simple High Definition Audio Device drivers but it still shows 2 max channels supported and Netflix app plays 5.1 somehow. What am I missing?

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HDMI audio output to Sony TV

Hi,

One possible reason why your HDMI audio output was not working due to outdated drivers. To isolate your issue, kindly answer the following questions:

• Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?
• Did you get any error messages when you tried to connect your computer to your TV?
• Have you tried updating your HDMI audio driver?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

We're looking forward to your response.

 

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On the TV side you need to select the video input.. HDMI 1, HDMI 2, ...



May I suggest you to check your TV manual



My N8 is working fine with my Sony TV (not exactly the same than you)



Cheers

Emmanuel

 

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