LG OLED TV is the first kind with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support. LG TVs manufactured after 2019 and a few models in 2017, like W7, G7, E7, C7, and B7, have native Dolby Atmos support. You can enable this feature on an LG TV to get 3D sound effects while watching movies or listening to music. The steps to enable and use Dolby Atmos on LG webOS TV are clearly mentioned in this guide.
How to Turn On Dolby Atmos on LG TV
Depending on the webOS version, the steps to enable Dolby Atmos will vary.
webOS 6.0, webOS 22, and webOS 23
1. Press the Settings button on the TV remote, and from the list of options, select All Settings (three-dotted icon).
2. Head to the Sound option and choose Advanced Settings.
3. You can find the Dolby Atmos settings under it. Turn it on.
4. To turn it off, toggle the switch OFF.
webOS 5.0 or Earlier
1. Press the Settings button on the remote control.
2. Once the Settings menu pops up, scroll down and choose All Settings.
3. After that, click Sound from the list of options.
4. Under Sound, turn on the Dolby Atmos option.
Note: After enabling the Dolby Atmos feature, you will see a pop-up message indicating, “This setting is only available for Internal TV Speaker“.
Now, enjoy your Dolby Atmos experience!
How to Connect Dolby Atmos-Enabled Speaker/Soundbar to LG TV
1. Connect the HDMI cable’s one end to the external speaker/soundbar and the other end to the HDMI (ARC) port of your TV.
2. Once connected, turn on your LG TV and navigate to Settings. Then, choose Sound.
3. Under the Sound menu, select the Sound Out option.
4. Further, select Audio Out (Optical/HDMI ARC) from the list of options.
Now, you can experience Dolby Atmos on your TV using external devices.
Note: Try this method if your LG TVs don’t have a built-in Dolby Atmos feature. On the other hand, if you want to alter the audio setting, check out the best sound settings for your LG TV.
FAQ
Check for a Dolby Vision badge on your LG TV box. You can also check the TV user manual for compatibility with Dolby Vision.
Disable and enable Dolby Atmos on your TV Sound settings. If the problem continues, restart and update the LG TV firmware to fix this issue.
If you find Dolby Atmos in the Audio Settings, your TV supports the Passthrough feature, too.