Dolby Atmos is Always On in Apple Music, does it also apply for the whole Mac like using Spotify, Youtube, etc?

If I choose Always On for Dolby Atmos, does this mean I can watch Netflix and get spatial audio? So like what I'm looking for is to get Dolby Atmos turned on for the whole Macbook not just Music

MacBook Air, macOS 13.1

Posted on Dec 30, 2022 2:43 PM

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Posted on Jan 1, 2023 12:39 PM

Greetings alexaecvs,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. Dolby Atmos is a feature that only applies to the Music app on your Apple devices, as long as there is an active subscription to Apple Music. Spatial audio can be used specific models of AirPods and Beats, along with a compatible Apple device. This is not limited to just the Music app, but any app that supports that type of audiovisual content. You can get more info on these features from the Apple Support articles:


About Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos in Apple Music

Listen with spatial audio for AirPods and Beats


Feel free to reach back out if you have any questions.


Have a great day!

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Jan 1, 2023 12:39 PM in response to alexaecvs

Greetings alexaecvs,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. Dolby Atmos is a feature that only applies to the Music app on your Apple devices, as long as there is an active subscription to Apple Music. Spatial audio can be used specific models of AirPods and Beats, along with a compatible Apple device. This is not limited to just the Music app, but any app that supports that type of audiovisual content. You can get more info on these features from the Apple Support articles:


About Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos in Apple Music

Listen with spatial audio for AirPods and Beats


Feel free to reach back out if you have any questions.


Have a great day!

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