Dolby Atmos audio technology delivers an immersive sound experience. Apple supports Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos with its Apple Music service. So you can enjoy your favorite songs in pristine audio quality with Dolby Atmos.
You need to enable Dolby Atmos on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to enjoy premium sound. In this article, we will show you how to enable Dolby Atmos for Apple Music.
Apple devices that support Dolby Atmos
Before you begin, it’s important to know whether your current iPhone, iPad, or Mac supports Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos or not. We have provided a list of all supported devices below.
iOS – iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone 11 series, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 series, iPhone 13 series and later.
iPad operating system – iPad (early 2018), iPad Pro (2018 series), iPad mini (5th generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad (7th generation), iPad Pro 11 inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9 inch ( 4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation), iPad (8th generation), iPad 10.2 inch (2021), iPad mini 8 inch (2021), iPad Pro series (3rd generation), iPad Air 10.2 inch (2022 ), after that
macOS – MacBook Air (2018), MacBook Pro (2018), MacBook Pro (2019), MacBook Air (2019), MacBook Air with M1 chip, MacBook Pro (with M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max and M1 Ultra), iMac 24- inches (2021) and later.
Although this list is exhaustive, you can easily determine that older iPhones, iPads or Macs do not support this feature.
Enable Dolby Atmos on iPhone and iPad
Let’s see how to enjoy Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos on your iPhone. For this, you will need to choose tracks that support Dolby Atmos. Follow these steps which remain the same for iPad users.
Step 1: Open Settings on your iPhone.
2nd step: Scroll down and tap Music.
Step 3: In the Audio section, tap Dolby Atmos.
Step 4: Choose between Automatic and Always On according to your preferences.
If you switch to Always On, press Turn On to confirm your choice.
Also, if you want to download songs in Dolby Atmos, scroll down and tap the toggle next to Download in Dolby Atmos.
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Step 5: To check the same, close the Settings app and open Apple Music.
Step 6: Play any song you want and you’ll see the Dolby Atmos logo appear on the playback screen.
After enabling this feature, you should make sure that the headset or speaker you are using also supports Dolby Atmos for the best possible experience.
Enable Dolby Atmos on Mac
Apple has also extended support for Dolby Atmos on Mac. Users can enjoy not only music but also their favorite movies at home in Dolby Atmos. Almost every original Apple TV+ series or movie supports Dolby Atmos. Netflix and Vudu are also on the list.
You can also plug in your Dolby Atmos-enabled headphones for an exceptional audio experience. Follow these steps.
Step 1: Press Cmd + spacebar to open Spotlight search, type Apple Music and press Return.
2nd step: In the Apple Music app, click Music on the top menu bar.
Step 3: Select Preferences.
Step 4: In the Preferences window, click Playback.
Step 5: Look for Dolby Atmos in the playback window.
Step 6: Select Automatic or Always On depending on your preference.
If you select Always Enabled, click Enable to confirm your choice.
Step 7: Click OK.
To download songs in Dolby Atmos, follow these steps.
Step 1: Return to the General.
2nd step: Enable the Download Dolby Atmos option.
Step 3: Close the General tab and listen to any song on your Mac.
You should see the Dolby logo at the top.
Prime: Find Dolby Atmos songs on Apple Music
The Dolby Atmos song library on Apple Music adds new music every day. If you want to find a list of songs from different genres that are mixed in Dolby Atmos, follow these steps, which apply to iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Step 1: In the Apple Music app, go to the search bar.
2nd step: To research Dolby Atmos and press Return.
Step 3: Click/tap Apple Music Spatial Audio under the top results.
You will see all the songs of different genres listed on your screen.
Enjoy music in Dolby Atmos
You can enjoy spatial audio in Dolby Atmos on your Apple devices using headphones or speakers that support Dolby Atmos audio. Enabling this feature allows you to get the most out of your Apple device and supported audio equipment.
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