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Contributor I
July 29, 2020

dolby atmos via somos arc through ARC?

 

 

I have à Sony ag8 oled tv With hdmi ARC, and not eARC. Do Anyone know in my tv can play atmos sound trough Sonos arc trough hdmi arc or is that impossible to me to get atmos sound through the arc? It haves 

Dolby™ Digital, Dolby™ Digital Plus.

my tv:https://www.techradar.com/reviews/sony-a8gag8-oled-tv

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Lead Maestro
July 29, 2020

Have you tried playing Atmos content through your internal TV apps?

"Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
Contributor I
July 29, 2020

I dont have aatmos Soundbar yet, want to know if its worth to get ARC. 

Lead Maestro
July 29, 2020

According to this website, your TV supports Dolby Atmos through Dolby Digital Plus. https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/a8g-oled

 

"Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
melvimbe
July 29, 2020

Dolby Digital plus can carry atmos content.  However, only streaming sources are likely to be in DD+, while bluray discs will be in TrueHD, which requires eARC.    As well, just because a TV is ARC capable does not mean it will send atmos content through to the Sonos Arc.   You’ll either need to talk with someone who has the same TV as you, get an answer from Sony, or just test it out yourself.

This chart is generally useful, but not for your question specifically.

The other option is to bypass the restrictions of your TV and get an Arcana, which is available for preorder.

Danny
Contributor I
July 29, 2020

If i understand you correct:

an exemple: Netflix shows in dolby digital plus, which Also my tv is supported. If i put arc througt ARC it should be atmos sound ?

Lead Maestro
July 29, 2020

If i understand you correct:

an exemple: Netflix shows in dolby digital plus, which Also my tv is supported. If i put arc througt ARC it should be atmos sound ?

Based on the RTINGS website, your TV should play Dolby Atmos content via Dolby Digital Plus through the internal Netflix app on your TV. Be sure you have a “premium” Netflix subscription so you have access to Ultra HD content with Dolby Atmos audio.

"Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
melvimbe
July 29, 2020

If i understand you correct:

an exemple: Netflix shows in dolby digital plus, which Also my tv is supported. If i put arc througt ARC it should be atmos sound ?

Based on the RTINGS website, your TV should play Dolby Atmos content via Dolby Digital Plus through the internal Netflix app on your TV. Be sure you have a “premium” Netflix subscription so you have access to Ultra HD content with Dolby Atmos audio.

 

‘should’ is the operative word here.  Also note that most content in Netflix, everywhere really, is not available in Atmos.

Danny
Contributor I
July 29, 2020

I was wondering because its maybe stupid to even think about ARC If my tv is not support atmos sound in any dimension, and i should consider beam.  But if i understand this correct some content should been played in atmos sound and its not Waste to get ARC with my tv?

Lead Maestro
July 29, 2020

I was wondering because its maybe stupid to even think about ARC If my tv is not support atmos sound in any dimension, and i should consider beam.  But if i understand this correct some content should been played in atmos sound and its not Waste to get ARC with my tv?

What is your current setup? What streaming services do you use? Do you use any external devices like an Apple TV, Roku, or Fire TV Stick? Are you planning on using a Blu-ray player? Whether or not you get Dolby Atmos content depends on what your sources are.

"Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
Annazel S
Retired Sonos Staff
July 29, 2020

Hi @wretling.erik.

Thanks for reaching out.

This article outlines the main factors that determine if your Sonos Arc can play Dolby Atmos audio.

These factors include the HDMI connections on your TV, most Dolby Atmos audio can be played through HDMI-ARC using the Dolby Digital Plus codec. 

 

Let us know if you have any other questions or concerns, we are always here to help.

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