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

  • February 18, 2026
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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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  • RinkeVW
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  • February 18, 2026

Have you read the tooltip?

’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.’

 

With the new Continuous Audio Connection, using Dolby MAT on everything, Sonos will register everything as Atmos, it’s not playing Atmos on everything though, only on Atmos content. 5.1 will play as 5.1, it just has a Atmos badge at this moment. 

 

I’m sure there will be an update where Sonos can differentiate the Dolby MAT having Atmos metadata or not.

    Airgetlam
    • Airgetlam
    • February 18, 2026

    And for now, Sonos still doesn’t support/chase beta releases, I suspect too many hours chasing things that may or may not actually release. If Sonos were to make any changes, I’d expect it to be after Apple releases 26.4 as a final release, and not before. 

    Bruce
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