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All externally connected Android TV media players that are Netflix 5.1 audio capable have to be connected to a DD+ audio receiver otherwise they will output only 2.0 Netflix (or Prime Video) audio.

This is a major problem for those will older audio devices wanting 5.1 Dolby audio from copy protected video streaming Apps.

Buy a FireTV or Apple TV if you want proper 5.1 Dolby audio support from those pre mentioned Apps. Those device have properly implemented Dolby Audio licences to provide legacy DD only audio support.

I have a DD+ compatible receiver connected by HDMI ( Onkyo HTX-22HDX ). Also, I'm pretty sure DD worked with Netflix when I tried for the first time -haven't used it for a while-, that is why I find it so weird.

PS: OK, forget it, seems to be a problem with a particular series. It is marked as having 5.1 audio but I get no Dolby with that one. Tried a different one and got DD+ audio without problem.  

I had to change a setting in my Mi Box S for Netflix to output DD+ to my receiver. If memory serves me right, it was something like setting audio output to Auto instead of PCM (I assume auto let's the box output as pass-through). I was able to confirm this by checking the audio signal input type in my receiver's info screen before and after the change in setting. 

I tested it with Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (dope movie, awesome DD+ and sountrack ). Btw, I don't see a way for me to edit my post that's why I reply instead. Is there a way here for me to edit my post?