Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This feature enables an immersive, multi-dimensional audio experience in heaters, home theaters, and headphones. Dolby Atmos is compatible with many devices, including smartphones, speakers, TVs, and PCs. Fortunately, the latest LG TV models have built-in Dolby Atmos support to enhance the audio experience.
Basically, all the LG TV models manufactured after 2019 and some models in 2017 like LG W7,G7,E7,C7, and B7, support Dolby Atmos built-in feature.
How to Enable Dolby Atmos on LG TV
If your LG TV is compatible with the in-built Dolby Atmos feature, you can enjoy immersive, three-dimensional audio without using any external speakers.
[1] Turn on your LG TV and press the Settings button on your 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, toggle on the Dolby Atmos setting to enable the feature.
Note: After enabling the Dolby Atmos feature, you can see the note indicating This settings is only available for internal TV Speakers.
[5] Now you’re done, enjoy your Dolby Atmos experience!
How to Enable Dolby Atmos on LG Soundbar/Speakers
If you’re using any external speaker or soundbar on your LG TV, you can follow the below procedure to enable Dolby Atmos.
Note: Meanwhile, you shall learn the steps to connect LG Soundbar to TV and then experience Dolby Atmos.
[1] Initially, connect the HDMI cable from the external speaker/soundbar to the HDMI 2 (ARC)port of your TV.
[2] Once connected, turn on your LG TV and navigate to Settings → Sound.
[3] Under the Sound menu, select the Sound Out option.
[4] Further, select Audio Out (Optical/HDMI ARC) from the list of options.
[5] Finally, you can experience Dolby Atmos on your TV using external devices.
Tip! You can use this method if you don’t have a built-in Dolby Atmos feature on your TV
Dolby Atmos Not Working on LG TV: Causes & Fixes
If the Dolby Atmos is greyed out or not working properly, here are the causes and fixes for the issue:
| CAUSES | REMEDY |
|---|---|
| Incompatible with Dolby Atmos or no built-in support | Use external speakers or a soundbar to experience the feature |
| Outdated firmware | Update your LG smart TV to its latest version |
| Incorrect input settings | Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI 2 (ARC) port of the TV |
| Temporary bugs & glitches | power cycle your LG TV |
| Choppy sounds while enabling Dolby Atmos | Reset your LG smart TV to its initial settings |
FAQ
Turn on your LG TV and press the Settings button on your remote control, then select All Settings → Picture → Picture Mode Settings. From there, you can view the Dolby Vision Picture Mode option.
While watching any content on Disney Plus, navigate the Details tab. From the Available section, look for Dolby Atmos and overview your soundbar to confirm. Now, a Dolby Atmos logo will display on the top of your screen.
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