topic Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS? in Streaming

Chromecast 4K with DTS?

markdj — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:38:58 GMT

Is anyone successfully using the Chromecast 4k to play back DTS encoded video and have DTS go to their surround amp?

I've tried VLC with audio passthrough option on and I set the CC4K to output ac3 and dts in the settings too but it didn't work.

I've tried using kodi for playback, using passthrough, androidRAW, etc.

The connection from CC4K goes direct to amp, but DTS is never output. DD5.1 works fine.

Is anyone having the same issue or not and it's all working with your surround amp?

Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS?

JenniferV — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 23:48:56 GMT

Hello markdj,

Thanks for reaching out. Chromecast with Google TV devices only supports Audio Formats listed below:

Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Atmos (pass-through)

This is the reason why the connection from your Chromecast with Google TV (4K) never outputs DTS. You can check this support article to see information about the Chromecast Audio specification.

Thanks,

Jennifer

Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS?

markdj — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 23:51:50 GMT

It doesn't specify in that link article.

The main issue is that in the settings of the Chromecast Google TV 4k, it specifically mentions support for Dts pass through and that is not working.

Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS?

markdj — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:31:50 GMT

Just had an update from another user. Dts pass through did work before the last Chromecast software update. Doesn't work now.

Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS?

Jeran — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:42:41 GMT

Thank you for helping out on this thread, Jennifer!

Hey there markdj,

Here is a more detailed article on all of the video and audio formats that the different Cast devices support. Near the bottom of that page, here is a list of all of the officially supported audio passthrough codecs:

AC-3 (Dolby® Digital™ audio technology)
E-AC-3 (EC-3, Dolby® Digital Plus™ audio technology)
MPEG-H Audio
Dolby® Atmos™

If DTS worked at one point with the Chromecast with Google TV (4K), it technically wasn't supported. If it is something you'd like to see officially supported, I would highly encourage you to submit feedback to Google.

I hope this helps; let me know if you have any more questions.

Best regards,
Jeran

Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS?

michelito — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 04:15:47 GMT

No surround sound format works on my CCwGTV for almost 3 months now.

Google pushed an update that basically bricked the sound on mine.

You won't get any help from anyone here. Google doesn't support it's hardware. At all.

Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS?

Jeran — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:53:05 GMT

Hey there markdj,

Do you have any more questions that we can address?

Thank you,
Jeran

Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS?

markdj — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:40:37 GMT

I haven't noticed if there are any new updates or for the ccwgtv but it would be useful to keep this thread open so that when an update happens, people can report back on whether Dts works again as it suggests it should in the settings.

Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS?

Jeran — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:13:45 GMT

Hey there markdj,

No problem at all! We can keep this thread open. Once the next update drops, feel free to update the thread if you get the chance to test this again.

Best regards,
Jeran

Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS?

dylan1790 — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:06:57 GMT

bonjour même problème pas de dts et le dobly true hd ne fonctionne plus depuis la mise a jour avant tout fonctionner parfaitement et j'avais plus de choix en codec audio

Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS?

rlup — Wed, 10 May 2023 14:44:13 GMT

same problem here. no dts and not dolby digital enabled since las 6 month

Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS?

Wirehead — Sun, 14 May 2023 07:24:43 GMT

Really needs to be fixed. This used to work and is specifically mentioned.

Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS?

Texml320 — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 04:23:27 GMT

Yes! when are they going to fix this no 5.1 issue, they have been saying "they are working on it" for over 12 months, I say CRAP!

Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS?

troutio — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:23:49 GMT

Same problem. No DTS or Dolby Digital passthrough. Please fix!

Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS?

Charleyr — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:38:06 GMT

Had succesvol accomplished DTS passtrough with kodi, but you need some settings in de sound setup kodi!

Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS?

Mennis — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 22:57:32 GMT

What are the settings in Kodi my receiver shows pcm

Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS?

Charleyr — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 06:23:25 GMT

1. Audio settings Chromecast (automatic)
2. Chromecast connected with reciever trough hdmi in
3. hdmi out to television
4. Kodi Settings (i use chromecast 4K wireless and even hdr content video/audio plays without problems)
a. Kodi Nexus V20.2
b. Settings - Player - Adjust display refresh rate: On start / stop
c. Settings - system - Audio - Number of channels: 2.0, scroll down to Adio Passtrough - enable, Passtrough output device: Audiotrack(RAW), Android IEC packer,
d. Enable: Dolby Digital (AC3) capable reciever, Enable Dolby Digital (AC3) transcoding, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS capable reciever

That's it, it works perfectly.
(my reciever also plays DD+, when problem with audio DD+, justr disable this option

Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS?

Charleyr — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 06:41:48 GMT

Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS?

Mennis — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:00:45 GMT

I'm using a hdmi splitter all I seem to get is pcm

Re: Chromecast 4K with DTS?

charleychui — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:48:19 GMT

To little information, to troubleshoot

1. How is the connection CC4 to reciever en TV
2. wich cables you use
3. brand hdmi splitter/extracter, brand reciever, brand tv