When we buy a TV, we want to be sure that we get what we paid for. This guide explains the process for checking that Dolby Atmos is working correctly in your home theater setup, how to get the object-based sound technology working on your TV, and which TVs, consoles, and streaming devices support Atmos audio. After all, you paid for it; let's make sure it works!
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Testing for Dolby Atmos can be a bit difficult as supported media will automatically be upmixed to 7.1 or 5.1 surround when a Dolby Atmos setting is not detected. Upmixing can give the impression that Atmos is working when it isn't, as it will still output some degree of surround sound through the various speakers.
Here are the best ways to test if you're getting Dolby Atmos.
Dolby Atmos is a form of surround sound technology that uses object-based sound to create the illusion of individual objects moving around a 3D space.