Dolby Atmos on Netflix provides an immersive, multi-dimensional audio experience that enhances sound quality for compatible devices. To enable it, you need a Netflix plan supporting Ultra HD, a device that supports Dolby Atmos, and streaming settings set to High or Auto.
Dolby Atmos on Netflix offers an advanced, object-based surround sound technology that creates a three-dimensional audio environment, making movies and shows more immersive. This technology is available on select content and requires specific hardware and settings. According to Netflix's help center, to access Dolby Atmos, you must have a streaming plan that supports Ultra HD (such as the Premium plan), a compatible device (like certain smart TVs, streaming boxes, or sound systems that support Dolby Atmos), and your streaming quality set to High or Auto in your account settings [1].
Dolby Atmos content on Netflix is often paired with Dolby Vision for enhanced visual quality, providing a comprehensive high-end home theater experience [2][3]. The format allows sound effects to be positioned as distinct objects in a 3D space, creating a more realistic and enveloping soundscape compared to traditional surround sound systems [3].
To enable Dolby Atmos on Netflix, ensure your device supports Dolby Atmos, your Netflix app is updated, and your playback settings are configured correctly. Once set up, compatible content marked with the Dolby Atmos logo will automatically play in immersive spatial audio [4].