• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Android stream boxes

J

JustWannaKnow

Junior Member
Looking to buy a stream box, want to know if any android stream boxes are capable of using 5.1 audio? I tried a couple, but netflix and streaming from NAS only allowed 2 channel. Currently looking into PF8i from PigFlyTech but cant find any answers as to whether it can do 5.1. Or is it an android based issue, so i should look for something more like a WDTV live type of stream device?
Thanks to any and all that might be able to help.
 
It is an android stream box, not a phone or tablet. I've tried two different boxes and my Samsung s6. All three only give 2 channel stereo. Just wondering if android based products aren't set up to handle 5.1. I have WDTV live box and 5.1 is no issue. Just seems android based have issue. Looking to try a PigFlyTech PF8i but can't find any literature saying if it does our does not have 5.1 capability. If someone knows android doesn't do 5.1, then I know there is no reason to try. And yes I did try direct to receiver and direct to TV then ARC back to receiver. Netflix never gave 5.1 option using any of the three devices.
 
Last edited:
Are you looking at those cheap Chinese Android streaming boxes on eBay, or do you want to look at an AndroidTV based device? I think those do 5.1 surround.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top