Enabling digital surround sound for TV on Xbox One

By default, the Xbox One console outputs sound for live TV in stereo, not surround sound.

To enable digital surround sound:

  1. Press the Xbox button to open the guide.

    Note Pressing the Xbox button will open the guide from any other screen on the console.

  2. Select System > Settings > General.
  3. Select TV & display options.
  4. Select TV & OneGuide.
  5. Select Audio & video.
  6. Change the audio option from Stereo to Surround sound.
  7. Select Restart now. Your console will restart and enable surround sound from your console to your TV or A/V receiver.

Related Issues

How to connect your Xbox One to your home theater system for live TV
Poor or no audio from the set-top box connected to your Xbox One
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