Dolby Atmos not working when using aux cable or third part wired earbuds
hcsitas answer on other post is not apple recommended.
iPhone 12 mini, iOS 16
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Hey Dave778778,
We'd recommend reviewing this article for steps and requirements to use Dolby Atmos with iPhone: About Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos in Apple Music - Apple Support
"Choose how to listen to Dolby Atmos on your iPhone or iPad
- Update your iPhone or iPad to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Music.
- Under Audio, tap Dolby Atmos.
- 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."
Thanks!