Dolby Digital 5.1 broken after TV OS18 update

After updating my Apple TV 4K to OS18 I noticed that the device only outputs stereo and no Dolby Digital 5.1. Does anyone have this problem as well or knows how to fix this?

Thanks in advance.

Posted on Sep 29, 2024 7:05 AM

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