Dolby Atmos
Is it just me having a bad sound with Dolby Atmos on ?I use an iphone 8 plus but when I turn on Dolby Atmos on For example Selena gomez people you know song just sounds bad selena gomez’s voice is clear but the melodies are not
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Ben_Z1
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Hi there Mert87M,
In order to use Dolby Atmos in Apple Music, first ensure that you are following this information from About Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos in Apple Music:
Choose how to listen to Dolby Atmos on your iPhone or iPad
1. Update your iPhone or iPad to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Tap Music.
4. Under Audio, tap Dolby Atmos.
5. Choose Automatic, Always On, or Off.
If you choose Automatic, here’s what you need
Supported songs automatically play in Dolby Atmos when you're listening with:
• AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, AirPods (3rd generation), or Beats Fit Pro with Spatial Audio turned on
• AirPods (1st or 2nd generation)
• BeatsX, Beats Solo3 Wireless, Beats Studio3, Powerbeats3 Wireless, Beats Flex, Powerbeats Pro, Beats Solo Pro, or Beats Studio Buds
• Any Bluetooth headphones that you categorize as headphones on your iPhone or iPad
• The built-in speakers on an iPhone XS or later (except iPhone SE), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation or later), iPad Pro 11-inch, or iPad Air (4th generation or later)
If you choose Always On, here’s what you need
If you want to use wired headphones, choose Always On.
Since the built-in speakers of your iPhone 8 Plus are not compatible with Dolby Atmos, let us know which headphones or accessory you are using with your device when this occurs so that we can continues to assist.
Cheers!