If Stremio on an LG webOS TV does not list a DTS or TrueHD audio track, first try a release with a compatible audio format such as AAC, AC-3, or E-AC-3. The reported webOS behavior is a player-side codec filter, not necessarily a damaged video file, and the proposed “Show DTS/TrueHD audio tracks” option is not confirmed as a generally available Stremio setting.
If your TV or connected audio equipment genuinely supports the track, you can also check whether changing the audio output path makes Stremio reveal it. Do this before changing firmware, installing unofficial modifications, or repeatedly reinstalling the app.
Why Stremio hides DTS and TrueHD on webOS
The LG webOS player uses compatibility information to decide which embedded audio tracks should appear in the track selector. In the reported behavior, DTS and TrueHD are treated as unsupported by default. Stremio may reveal them when the connected HDMI audio device reports compatible passthrough support through EDID—the capability information exchanged between the TV and the HDMI sink, such as an AV receiver or soundbar.
This check can produce a false negative. A TV may be able to decode an audio format internally even when its HDMI connection does not report passthrough support. The report specifically describes affected 2023 and 2024 LG models with native DTS decoding, as well as TVs using a community dts_restore modification. In those cases, Stremio can hide a track that may actually play correctly.
The symptom is especially confusing when a file contains only DTS audio, or when the preferred language is stored in the hidden track. Stremio may then select another language, show no usable track, or provide no clear explanation for why the expected audio is missing.
Troubleshooting steps
1. Confirm that the track is hidden rather than absent
Before changing anything, check the same video on another player or device that can display the file’s embedded tracks. You are looking for confirmation that the file contains DTS or TrueHD and that Stremio on the LG TV is omitting it.
Useful clues include:
- The file has a DTS, DTS-HD, DTS:X, or TrueHD stream in its media information.
- The same file shows that stream in another compatible player.
- Stremio lists other audio tracks but not the DTS or TrueHD track.
- The problem occurs only on the LG webOS client, not on another Stremio device.
If the track is absent everywhere, the problem is probably with the file or stream metadata rather than the webOS codec filter.
2. Restart Stremio and the TV
Close Stremio completely, turn the LG TV off, and restart it. If an AV receiver or soundbar is connected, restart that device as well. This can refresh HDMI capability detection after changing cables, inputs, or audio equipment.
This is only a basic diagnostic step. A restart will not remove a codec restriction built into the player, but it can correct stale HDMI detection.
3. Check the current audio connection
The reported behavior may expose DTS or TrueHD when an HDMI sink advertises passthrough support. If you use an AV receiver or soundbar, verify that the HDMI connection is routed through equipment that supports the format and that the relevant device is powered on during detection.
You can review the TV’s available digital audio output choices and the receiver or soundbar’s supported formats. Menu names vary by LG webOS version and TV model, so avoid relying on a specific path or label if it is not shown on your television.
If you use the TV’s internal speakers, HDMI passthrough detection may not describe the TV’s internal decoding capability accurately. In that situation, changing audio output settings may not make the hidden tracks appear.
4. Update Stremio and webOS normally
Install any update offered through the LG Content Store and check the TV for an official webOS update. Also restart the app after updating.
An update may contain a player or compatibility change, but do not assume that every update adds the proposed setting. The reported request describes a possible advanced option that would skip the DTS/TrueHD filter on webOS; it does not establish that the option has been implemented in your installed version.
5. Use a compatible audio track or release
If the DTS or TrueHD track remains hidden, the most reliable low-risk workaround is to choose a version of the video that includes an audio format your LG webOS playback path supports. Common alternatives may include AAC, AC-3, or E-AC-3, but compatibility depends on the TV, app build, sound system, and connection.
This does not repair the hidden-track behavior. It avoids it by supplying an audio stream that the player is more likely to expose and play. If language selection matters, confirm that the alternative version includes the desired language before starting playback.
6. Avoid assuming an addon can fix the player filter
A community addon can provide stream metadata and media links, but addons are independently operated and cannot normally change a codec filter inside the LG webOS player. If only one addon or provider shows the problem, compare another legitimate source to determine whether the audio track is actually present.
Do not treat an addon’s track labels as proof that the TV can decode the format. The player, TV firmware, and connected audio equipment still determine whether playback is possible.
7. Treat unofficial decoder modifications as advanced and risky
The report mentions a community dts_restore modification for some LG TVs. That is not an official Stremio fix or an official LG feature. Its availability, compatibility, installation method, and behavior can vary by model and webOS version.
If you already use such a modification, do not assume that Stremio will automatically detect the TV’s decoder. The issue described here is that the webOS player may filter tracks before playback based on its compatibility logic. A modified TV may therefore still need a Stremio-side option or player change.
Installing unofficial firmware or system modifications can also create recovery, update, security, or warranty concerns. Do not use this route merely to make one audio track visible unless you understand the model-specific risks and have a reliable recovery plan.
What worked for affected users
The reported workaround is to expose DTS and TrueHD tracks through a default-off advanced playback setting, then let the user select the track manually. The important detail is that this would not change Stremio’s default audio-track selection. It would only stop the player from hiding the tracks for users who deliberately enable the option.
This approach is described in the GitHub feature report, not as a confirmed setting available to every LG webOS user. It may require changes to both the webOS video player and Stremio’s settings interface. Until a compatible release provides such an option, users should regard it as a requested solution rather than an installed fix.
If you report the problem, include your LG TV model, webOS version, Stremio version, audio output path, connected receiver or soundbar model, and the codec and language of the hidden track. Explain whether the track appears on another device. Avoid sharing private account information or unrestricted media links.
FAQ
Does a missing DTS or TrueHD track mean the video is broken?
No. It may simply be hidden by the webOS player’s compatibility filter. Confirm the file’s audio streams with another suitable player before concluding that the media is damaged.
Can I force Stremio to show the tracks today?
There is no confirmed universal webOS setting established by the report. An HDMI device that advertises passthrough support may cause the tracks to appear, but this depends on the equipment and detection result. Otherwise, use a compatible audio track or wait for a player change that adds the proposed advanced option.
Will enabling the proposed option guarantee playback?
No. Showing a track and successfully decoding it are separate steps. Playback can still fail if the TV firmware, audio output path, receiver, or soundbar does not support that codec.
Why might the wrong language be selected?
If the preferred DTS or TrueHD stream is removed from the track list, Stremio can only choose from the tracks that remain visible. The result may be another language or no suitable track at all.
Last reviewed: September 4, 2026