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Prime Video TV App only getting PCM 2.0 audio output

  • December 20, 2025
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I have an LG WebOS 55UP8000PUR tv running WebOS 653-47 and the amazon prime video app installed on the tv most current version. regardless of the title selected I am only getting Dolby multi channel PCM 2.0 audio output, no dolby 5.1 or Atmos. My Sonos Arc is conncted to the TV via the EARC port, which is enabled. Digital audio output is set to passthrough. Other TV apps like Peacock will play in other formats depending on the title selected. My Panasonic 4K player will play in Atmos or 5.1, again depending on the title format. My ARC is paired with 2 ERA 300’s and a sub.

  I have talked with Amazon support, LG support and Sonos support and each tells me the issue is with one or more of the other products… If I understand correctly the Sonos support said someting about Prime using a Atmos 2.0 vs Atmos 5.0 codec? and this could be what it is not working… I am unsure how to proceed? Dolby atmos or Dolby 5.1 had worked previously with hPrime and I am unsure what changed.

  Is there anything else I can check or what troubleshooting steps can be taken? or is this a known issue that is being worked on? Note: All prime video selections play in stereo but does use the sub.   

Best answer by Stanley_4

Maybe someone will have an LG fix, give them a while to check in.

Looking at Amazon both 4K Plus and Max sticks support Atmos, so does the Cube for a lot more money. I picked the 4k max, $10 for the extra memory was a good bet.

Amazon comparison chart

 

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Stanley_4
  • Lead Maestro
  • December 20, 2025

Prime uses 5.1, if the source supports it, unless you have the paid upgrade to Atmos, called Ad-Free if you want to check if you have it.

No clue what Sonos support was trying to say about Atmos 2.0.

Can't help with your TV app, mine was such a pain I switched to using an Amazon Firestick, the 4k Max one.


  • Author
  • Contributor I
  • December 20, 2025

 Hello Sir,

  Yes I do have the prime video upgrade. That is disheartening, I don’t want to have to buy additional equipment! The Amazon support guy did try to seel a firestick or a firecube or firebox? 


Stanley_4
  • Lead Maestro
  • Answer
  • December 20, 2025

Maybe someone will have an LG fix, give them a while to check in.

Looking at Amazon both 4K Plus and Max sticks support Atmos, so does the Cube for a lot more money. I picked the 4k max, $10 for the extra memory was a good bet.

Amazon comparison chart