Dolby Atmos via Airplay 2

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October 12, 2024
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Does anyone know when Sonos plans to allow the Era 300 to receive Dolby Atmos sound via Airplay 2?

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Best answer by Corry P

Hi @Easternsoundman

Welcome to the Sonos Community!

Although Apple have upgraded AirPlay 2 to support Atmos audio, they have not extended that support to work with non-Apple devices, just as with 5.1 audio before it. For us to support Atmos over AirPlay, Apple would need to allow it first.

I hope this helps.

Airgetlam

No, Sonos has not made an announcement, nor has Apple.

Bruce

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EasternsoundmanAuthor

Contributor I

Apple did their part of the job: “With the release of iOS 18, Apple has taken another step forward by making its AirPlay technology compatible with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos”. It is also true for IPadOS, MacOS and TVOS.

Airgetlam

Ah, I stand (or sit) semi corrected. Apple has made their announcement. I don’t expect Sonos to make comments (they rarely do) before/if they actually release the capability.

Given the efforts they’re making to reach parity with the older version of the S2 app, I could well imagine the effort is not at the top of their priority list, but that is pure conjecture.

Bruce

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EasternsoundmanAuthor

Contributor I

You are probably right but it would be great to be able to listen Spatial Audio without having to use their so bad app. For now, I use Soro to make the link between Apple Music and the Sonos app. Better than nothing.

Corry PAnswer

Sonos Staff

Hi @Easternsoundman

Welcome to the Sonos Community!

Although Apple have upgraded AirPlay 2 to support Atmos audio, they have not extended that support to work with non-Apple devices, just as with 5.1 audio before it. For us to support Atmos over AirPlay, Apple would need to allow it first.

I hope this helps.

"Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen." - Albert Einstein

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EasternsoundmanAuthor

Contributor I

“With the addition of spatial audio compatibility to AirPlay, any Dolby Atmos speaker that works with AirPlay will be able to receive Atmos wirelessly from any Apple device — regardless of the streaming app in use”.

Airgetlam

That is Apple’s half of the equation, certainly. Sonos needs to match that capability in its software, and hardware, if it can. Give. Their current situation, it may take more time than normal, if it is even possible. Since I’m not involved in resource discussions, I just don’t know, beyond not holding my breath.

Bruce