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Apple TV 4K and sounbars. No surround or Dolby Atmos

Forum|Forum|5 years ago
May 22, 2021
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I have found that the Apple TV 4K is not really compatible with sound bars. I can get stereo sound or PCM only. I called all the parties involved and I think the Apple TV 4K requires a firmware update possibly even Sonos needs one also. I am working with Apple and Sonos and hope to hear of a firmware update that will resolve this problem. It works fine with Roku.

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GuitarSuperstar

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@bragg2012 On the Apple TV, be sure you have Change Format set to Off and Immersive Audio set to On. What model TV do you have and what are the audio settings set to?

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GuitarSuperstar

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@Rodeoman Do you have Bravia Sync (CEC) enabled? What HDMI switch are you using? HDFury recommends cables from KabelDirekt, Zeskit, or Cable Matters. I use KabelDirekt cables with my Arcana and they work great.

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bragg2012

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@GuitarSuperstar cheers mate. Yeah got that set up, having a google around looks like Samsung (I’ve got a frame 2021) are having issues with LPCM passthrough so looks like I’ll have to wait for a firmware update as it’s an advertised feature that isn’t working.

RodeomanAuthor

Contributor I

I don’t know why but Apple TV remote is working properly now or intermittently.

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RodeomanAuthor

Contributor I

I have a Sony XBR-75Z9D with an Ultra Performance HDMI switcher. I am using 8K quality Belkin HDMI cables. I checked all the settings with Sony and they are correct as I did with Apple. I don’t know why it’s working correctly now but it is.

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