No Dolby Digital Apple TV 3 firmware 6.1 (6698.99.16)

Same here. :(

Any luck resolving?

I can confirm the issue as well.

Same issue Here, since latest update. No DD on Netflix even though it is enabled in audio settings. Everythingg seems to play in stereo. Worked before the update, I was able to get surround sound on most videos. Anyone find a fix to this?

Aaargh... so annoying!

I hope a fix is forthcoming soon!

Tried a full reset on the ATV with no luck.

I spoke to Netflix online who were extrememly helpful but no resolution yet until I talk with Apple.

I am having this same issue with no Dolby Digital in Netflix. I have not tried iTunes. My setup is: Apple TV 3 firmware 6.1, Yamaha RX-V373 receiver, HDMI connection.

However, I found that if I AirPlay from the Netflix app on my retina iPad Mini, Dolby Digital works!! Very strange.

Another thing I tried was using the digital optical out of the Apple TV instead of HDMI but was unsuccessful.

Hi

I have the same problem.

No Dolby Digital over SPDIF on Apple TV 3 with the latest firmware on Netflix or iTunes.

I was able to get Dolby Digital through the iTunes Festival SXSW app. Still no Netflix though...

Ok - three chats with Netflix support and its pretty clear its update 6.1 that has screwed the Dolby support.

As pedx1ng found above, playing a title over Airplay from an iphone / ipad gets you the full 5.1 - go figure!

😢

I can also confirm that this issue. Netflix no loner outputs Dolby over my optical connection with the 6.1 update.

So I'm joining this thread from one of the other threads out there about this topic.

I can also confirm this strange phenomenon. My Apple TV is connected to my tv via HDMI, then HDMI again to my receiver. I initially thought it might be the tv having problems relaying the DD signal, but I tried a direct HDMI connection from Apple TV to receiver.

The only odd thing I must mention is that I had early signs of this problem several weeks ago (I'm not sure when I actually updated the Apple TV). Netflix would play DD for about 5-10 minutes, and then cut out completely.

Now, however, Netflix will just play in pro-logic even though the movie is DD and the option in settings is ON.

While it seems that the update might be the problem, it might also be that Netflix hasn't updated their app for the new Apple TV software... Kind of like how an app on an iPhone won't work until that app is specifically updated after an iOS update is released.

I know I'm not giving the solution, but I think that the thought of the Netflix app being the problem might be an interesting thought for us all.

Same here. Definitely the update. Very annoying.

Same problem here. Apple TV 6.1 and DD stopped working in Netflix app.

So who is maintaining this app? I would say apple as it is provided out of the operating system?

Same problem with ATV3 and 6.1 and no solution.

After update I only get stereo on both HDMI and SPDIF when using NETFLIX or other sources. Is the problem with NETFLIX or with the ATV?