Dolby Vision Appears Too Dark on Google Streamer 4K

[AliHassanShimla]

I’ve been using Chromecast with Google TV 4K for the past three years now I switched to Google Streamer and I’ve noticed a significant issue with Dolby Vision content recently:

1. Dolby Vision Playback Issue: The content appears too dark, making dark scenes almost unwatchable. Even brighter scenes feel underwhelming in terms of brightness and color vibrancy.
2. HDR Works Fine: HDR10 content displays perfectly, so the problem seems specific to Dolby Vision.
3. Black Screen on Third-Party Players: Most media players (Exo Player, Kodi, MX Player, VLC) show a black screen when trying to play Dolby Vision content. Only Vimu Player works without issues.
4. Device and Updates:
   • I use a Sony X95H TV.
   • Streamer TV firmware is up to date.
   • It’s been over four months with no updates from Google addressing this.

What I’ve Tried So Far:

• Adjusting TV settings (Dolby Vision Bright/Dark profiles).
• Changing HDMI ports and enabling enhanced settings.
• Using different media players.
• Forcing SDR output as a workaround (not ideal).

Questions:

• Has anyone else experienced this issue with Dolby Vision on  Google  Streamer 4K?
• Any permanent fixes or optimizations that have worked for you?
• Could this be a device-specific hardware problem or a broader software issue?

I’d appreciate any insights or tips. Thank you!

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[HanysCZ]

Hello,

New Streamer 4k and same issue when im trying play DoVi HDR10+ moovies

Playing only sound and screen is dark.

KODI player. 

When i come home, ill try HDR10+ turn off in KODI player.

interestingly, it worked fine on older Chromecast 4k.

Looking for solution.

[spaniard89]

I have the same problem on LG G4. Dolby vision is lot darker on streamer than on the native app. Seems like a bug.