Will 5.0 sound system cause downmix of 5.1 audio?

[yshi]

So, it appears, if I'm understanding correctly, that the Samsung soundbars are fairly privacy respective as long as I don't connect it to WiFi for Alexa/SmartThings, and there is currently a sale (S60B $350->$230).

I was wondering if anyone knew whether using a 5.0 stereo system would cause a 5.1 audio track being streamed to remux the audio, or if it'll simply not have the bump and grumble that would be expected with a x.1 system?

[TheDreadPirate]

Depends on the client. For example, you can tell the Jellyfin Android TV app to do passthrough and your device will handle the audio processoing.

[yshi]

Oops, forgot to mention that part.

There's a Roku Streaming Stick (3810X), and Roku Express 4K (3941X). I want to say they both have the option to try to force whatever comes through?

[TheDreadPirate]

I'm away from my house for the next couple days. I only have a Roku for testing so I'm not super familiar with it yet. I'll get back to you on Thursday. Unless someone else responds.

[TheDreadPirate]

I direct played a 5.1 video into a 2.0 setup. Looks like it just outputs the audio and lets the playback device handle the downmixing.