Prodigy II

ATV 4K has been updated and now everything plays in Atmos.

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Apple has released a beta for Apple TV (tvOS 26.4)

In this update: "It appears that Apple added this new setting (Continuous Audio Connection), in part, to address complaints from Apple TV users who use Sonos speakers paired with AV receivers. Some users have indicated they hear popping noises or awkwardly low volume levels on certain channels, specifically with 5.1-channel content."

When I open my SONOS App it now shows that EVERYTHING I play from ATV is in Dolby Atmos, these are TV programs that I am 100% sure are not played in Atmos.

It says: “Apple TV uses a Dolby MAT connection for glitch-free playback across formats. Older receivers may indicate an Atmos connection, but original mixes will not be modified.”

I know it's a beta but it will be interesting to follow and see if they fix the bug.

The article can be read here: tvOS 26.4 adds new ‘Continuous Audio Connection’ on Apple TV

My setup: Samsung S90C - ATV 4K Gen 2 - Arc Ultra - 2x Era 300 - Sub 4.

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Schlumpf

Virtuoso

With the “Continuous Audio Connection” turned off I get all codecs as intended. I think there was too much hype about the feature/issue that probably only affects a selected features. Things were blown out of proportion. JMO.

I would like to agree, but Apple don’t let me get native DD5.1 audio track automatically. I prefer DD5.1 because Multichannel PCM has a relatively low volume and center channel. But always if there is no Atmos track and I would like to get a native DD5.1 track I have to force it in Audio settings.
hmpf… but I know that’s a different topic.

Ralf

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mrsgustafsson

Contributor I

I turned the option on after tvOS26.4, as I was hoping to remove the 1-2 delay before audio kicks in and also in the hope that the Atmos sound drop every 20-30 mins would be eliminated.

I think I achieved the former but the latter sound drop still happens with Atmos content.

So given the Sonos app then believes everything is in Dolby Atmos, and the most annoying element wasn’t overcome, I just turned the setting off...

Well, since Sonos “thinks” that everything is Atmos with this setting on, I started getting this sound drop issue on ALL content including YouTube and regular TV. So keeping it off for now.

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Rhonny

Prodigy III

With such a clear connection between Atmos and the sound drop on Sonos, I find it incredible that none of the finest tech minds at Sonos has been able to solve it…

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Phishn17

Lyricist III

Since this update my Apple Remote won’t control my Sonos system. Anyone know how to fix that? I’ve already followed all of apples troubleshooting. So please skip that as an answer.

Airgetlam

Depending on your system, most remotes don’t actually control Sonos, they control the TV. It’s the CEC commands from the TV that communicate with Sonos to send volume commands.

Which Sonos soundbar is giving you trouble? Which TV set? Have you checked the TV set for updates? Have you tried rebooting the Apple TV, the actual TV, and your Sonos (all should be off at the same time)?

Bruce

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Phishn17

Lyricist III

Yes, as I stated above, I have gone through apple’s suggested troubleshooting. All of my settings are exactly the way they were prior to the update where the volume control worked perfectly. And everything has been turned off and turned back on.

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Phishn17

Lyricist III

Looks like updating my tv did work. I must have messed up when I tried to do it manually before. Thanks!

Airgetlam

For others reading this thread, turning on and off a TV, or a Sonos, doesn’t force a reload of the OS, so a literal unplugging from the wall is necessary.

Bruce