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Dolby Atmos via AirPlay for the Era 300

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Please update the software so we can get Dolby Atmos via AirPlay on the Era 300. I was about to return my Era 300 because getting Dolby Atmos through the app was too much of a hassle, but when Apple announced that it would be available through AirPlay with iOS 18, I decided I’d keep it. But after a few weeks with iOS 18, I’m disappointed to see my Era 300 cannot get Dolby Atmos through AirPlay.

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AjTrek1

Please update the software so we can get Dolby Atmos via AirPlay on the Era 300. I was about to return my Era 300 because getting Dolby Atmos through the app was too much of a hassle, but when Apple announced that it would be available through AirPlay with iOS 18, I decided I’d keep it. But after a few weeks with iOS 18, I’m disappointed to see my Era 300 cannot get Dolby Atmos through AirPlay.

It’s still an Apple AirPlay2 issue and/or iOS 18.

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Tyler Amey-LegaultAuthor

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Please update the software so we can get Dolby Atmos via AirPlay on the Era 300. I was about to return my Era 300 because getting Dolby Atmos through the app was too much of a hassle, but when Apple announced that it would be available through AirPlay with iOS 18, I decided I’d keep it. But after a few weeks with iOS 18, I’m disappointed to see my Era 300 cannot get Dolby Atmos through AirPlay.

It’s still an Apple AirPlay2 issue and/or iOS 18.

Really? It’s working fine on my HomePods.

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AjTrek1

Please update the software so we can get Dolby Atmos via AirPlay on the Era 300. I was about to return my Era 300 because getting Dolby Atmos through the app was too much of a hassle, but when Apple announced that it would be available through AirPlay with iOS 18, I decided I’d keep it. But after a few weeks with iOS 18, I’m disappointed to see my Era 300 cannot get Dolby Atmos through AirPlay.

It’s still an Apple AirPlay2 issue and/or iOS 18.

Really? It’s working fine on my HomePods.

Try this…unplug power from the speaker and wait 60 seconds and plug in power. let the speakers come back. Then test with AirPlay.

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Airgetlam

HomePods are Apple devices. I’d try with any non-Apple devices. My understanding is that Apple restricts it to only Apple devices (via a handoff, rather than actually streaming the content via AirPlay 2).

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Tyler Amey-LegaultAuthor

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HomePods are Apple devices. I’d try with any non-Apple devices. My understanding is that Apple restricts it to only Apple devices (via a handoff, rather than actually streaming the content via AirPlay 2).

From Apple Press Release on June 10, 2024:

“AirPlay adds Spatial Audio so users can get an immersive audio experience, including support for Dolby Atmos, when using AirPlay to stream audio from iPhone and iPad to HomePod and compatible third-party audio equipment.”

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Airgetlam

So, then, your question is ‘is Sonos a compatible third party device’, I take it. I don’t recall any statement from Sonos, or Apple, nor have I seen anything on the Sonos FAQ on the sales page, although I’ll admit I haven’t checked recently. I’ll hope that either a Forum moderator sees your question, and responds, or that you call Sonos Support directly to discuss it, and report your findings here.

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Tyler Amey-LegaultAuthor

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I mean, I wasn’t asking a question, I was making a request (hence why I posted in General feedback and conversation). We know that Sonos is an AirPlay-compatible device, and that the Era 300 supports Dolby Atmos (it was essentially designed to make the most of Dolby Atmos). I also can’t imagine the hardware is limited to AirPlay without Dolby Atmos, as Apple’s original HomePod and HomePod mini are able to support Dolby Atmos through AirPlay.

As you said, let’s hope a forum moderator sees this. That was my hope with the post - that someone at Sonos will see this and make it a priority.

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jgatie

I mean, I wasn’t asking a question, I was making a request (hence why I posted in General feedback and conversation). We know that Sonos is an AirPlay-compatible device, and that the Era 300 supports Dolby Atmos (it was essentially designed to make the most of Dolby Atmos). I also can’t imagine the hardware is limited to AirPlay without Dolby Atmos, as Apple’s original HomePod and HomePod mini are able to support Dolby Atmos through AirPlay.

As you said, let’s hope a forum moderator sees this. That was my hope with the post - that someone at Sonos will see this and make it a priority.

Rumor has it Apple wants Atmos via Airplay for their hardware only. Wouldn’t be the first time they limited advanced functionality to Apple only hardware.

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Tyler Amey-LegaultAuthor

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@jgatie I literally posted a link and quote above to Apple’s press release where they said they’re adding support for third party devices lol.

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jgatie

@jgatie I literally posted a link and quote above to Apple’s press release where they said they’re adding support for third party devices lol.

Well, I missed it. I stand corrected.

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