After all, you paid for it; let’s be sure it’s working!

Here are the best ways to test if you’re getting Dolby Atmos.

What Is Dolby Atmos, Anyway?

Illustration of a Dolby Atmos speaker setup.

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How Do I Get Dolby Atmos on My TV?

Which TVs Have Dolby Atmos?

A growing number of manufacturers produce TVs that support Dolby Atmos audio.

Example of Dolby Vision image clarity with a photo of an ice cave.

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Some more well-known brands adding Dolby Atmos functionality include LG, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, and Visio.

Not all TV models support Dolby Atmos so its important to check before making a new purchase.

A list of Dolby Atmos TV models is available on theofficial Dolby websitethough this isnt an exhaustive list.

What Xbox Consoles Support Dolby Atmos?

PlayStation 5 consoles dont support Dolby Atmos, but they use Sonys ownTempest 3D AudioTech 3D audio technology.

Does the Nintendo Switch Support Dolby Atmos?

Does Dolby Atmos Really Make a Difference?

Does Dolby Atmos Make Music Sound Better?

The quality of your listening experience depends on your audio setup, though.

Agrowing number of podcasts are also experimenting with 3D sound and Atmos.

Do You Really Need Dolby Atmos?

Youll still hear all of the movies audio, just without the Atmos 3D immersion.

How Are Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Different?

Dolby Atmos is an advanced audio technology, whileDolby Vision is an HDR format for image processing.

Support for Dolby Vision doesnt necessarily mean that Atmos is also supported and vice versa.

However, the two technologies are often paired together.

When they are, theyre still listed as separate features on a products promotional materials or in its manual.

FAQ

PressHomeon your remote control and go toSettings>Sound>Expert configs.

SelectDigital Output Audio Format>Dolby Digital+orAutoto play Dolby Atmos content from streaming apps.

First, confirm you’reusing a Fire Stickor Fire TV machine with Dolby Atmos support and a compatible sound system.

Go toSettings>Audio>Surround Sound>Best Available.

Play Dolby Atmos content and then chooseOptions>Audio>Audio output>Dolby Atmos.