Airplay in Dolby Vision with Apple TV 4K 1st Generation

Hello F-Shady,

Thank you for your question in Apple Support Communities. We're happy to help.

Dolby Vision is available on both generations of Apple TV 4K. Dolby Vision does not utilize AirPlay or AirPlay 2, it is transmitted via HDMI cable compatible with Dolby Vision.

Dolby Atmos (sound) can be utilized with one or two HomePod speakers and Apple TV 4K. See our articles below:

About 4K, HDR, and Dolby Vision on your Apple TV 4K

Set up home theater audio with HomePod and Apple TV 4K

Apple TV 4K Tech Specs (previous generation)

Apple TV 4K Tech Specs (current generation)

We hope this helps. Let us know if you have any questions.

Hi F-Shady,

Thank you again for question and the clarification of it. Yes, AirPlay in Dolby Vision would be possible on the previous generation Apple TV 4K at the technical specifications listed here: Apple TV 4K Tech Specs

This is compared with the capabilities of the current generation Apple TV 4K Tech Specs

Of course, you would need to AirPlay Dolby Vision from a device capable of recording at 60fps to experience Dolby Vision in that high frame rate, such as the iPhone 12 Pro.

We hope that helps.

You can already airplay in 4K/HDR on the current model, when using the photos app on iPhone. The new model merely adds support for high frame HDR.