About Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos in Apple Music

If you subscribe to Apple Music, you can listen to select songs in Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. Learn which devices support Dolby Atmos, how to change settings for Dolby Atmos, and find answers to common questions so you can start listening.

Listen to Dolby Atmos on iPhone or iPad

Listen to Dolby Atmos on Mac

Listen to Dolby Atmos on Apple Vision Pro

Listen to Dolby Atmos on HomePod

Listen to Dolby Atmos on Apple TV

Listen to Dolby Atmos on Android

Listen to Dolby Atmos on Windows

Frequently asked questions

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 Apps.

  4. Tap Music.

  5. Under Audio, tap Dolby Atmos.

  6. 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:

  • Any Apple or Beats Bluetooth headphones

  • 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're using wired headphones, choose Always On.

Choose how to listen to Dolby Atmos on your Mac

  1. Update your Mac to the latest version of macOS.

  2. Open the Apple Music app.

  3. In the menu bar, choose Music > Settings (or Preferences).

  4. Click the Playback tab.

  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:

  • Any Apple or Beats Bluetooth headphones

  • The built-in speakers on a MacBook Pro (2018 model or later), MacBook Air (2018 model or later), iMac (2021 model), or Apple Studio Display.

If you want to use other headphones that don’t support automatic playback, choose Always On.

Choose how to listen to Dolby Atmos on your Apple Vision Pro

  1. Go to Settings > Apps.

  2. Tap Music.

  3. Under Audio, tap Dolby Atmos.

  4. 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:

  • Any recognized headphones

  • The built-in speakers on your Apple Vision Pro

If you want to use other headphones that don’t support automatic playback, choose Always On.

How to listen to Dolby Atmos on your HomePod

Turn Dolby Atmos on or off

  1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Home app.

  2. Tap the Home buttonHome button.

  3. Tap the More button.

  4. Tap Home Settings.

  5. Under People, tap your name.

  6. Tap Apple Music.

  7. Turn Dolby Atmos on or off.

How to listen to Dolby Atmos on your Apple TV 4K

Update your Apple TV 4K to the latest version of tvOS. Then make sure that you have one of the following connections:

Learn more about playing Dolby Atmos on Apple TV.

Turn Dolby Atmos on or off

  1. On your Apple TV, go to Settings > Apps.

  2. Select Music.

  3. Select Dolby Atmos to change it to Automatic or Off.

How to listen to Dolby Atmos on your Android device

  • You need an Android device that supports Dolby Atmos. To see if your Android device is supported, check with your device's manufacturer.

  • Update the Apple Music app to the latest version.

Turn Dolby Atmos on or off

  1. Open the Apple Music app.

  2. Tap the More buttonMore button.

  3. Tap Settings.

  4. Tap Dolby Atmos to turn it on or off.

How to listen to Dolby Atmos on Windows

  • Check with your PC manufacturer to be sure you have the right hardware to play music in a Dolby Atmos audio format. You may need the Dolby Access app for Dolby Atmos playback on your device. For help with software system requirements, visit support.microsoft.com.

  • Update the Apple Music app to the latest version.

Play supported songs in a Dolby Atmos audio format

  1. Open the Apple Music app.

  2. Click the Sidebar Actions button at the top of the sidebar.

  3. Choose Settings.

  4. Select Playback, then choose one of the options from the Dolby Atmos pop-up menu.

Choose Dolby Atmos audio quality when downloading songs

  1. Open the Apple Music app.

  2. Click the Sidebar Actions button at the top of the sidebar.

  3. Choose Settings.

  4. Click General, then select the Download Dolby Atmos checkbox.

Frequently asked questions

Is Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking available for music?

Yes. You can listen to Dolby Atmos music in Spatial Audio on Apple Vision Pro. And you can also listen on headphones that support dynamic head tracking with a compatible iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

What should I do if Dolby Atmos tracks sound quieter than stereo tracks?

Turn on Sound Check. Here's how:

  • On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Apps > Music, then turn on Sound Check.

  • On your Mac, open the Apple Music app. From the menu bar, choose Music > Settings (or Preferences). Click the Playback tab, then select Sound Check.

  • On your Apple TV, go to Settings > Apps > Music, then turn on Sound Check.

  • On your Apple Vision Pro, go to Settings > Apps > Music, then turn on Sound Check.

How can I see if a song is available in Dolby Atmos?

Play the song, then check for the Dolby Atmos badge in Now Playing. If every song on an album is available in Dolby Atmos, you’ll see the Dolby Atmos badge on the album’s detail page. Some songs are available in Dolby Atmos only on a particular version of an album.

How can I get a Dolby Atmos version of a song that I already downloaded to my library?

Delete the song. Follow the steps below to turn on Download in Dolby Atmos for your device. Then redownload the song.

  • On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Apps > Music, then turn on Download in Dolby Atmos.

  • On your Mac, open the Apple Music app. In the menu bar, choose Music > Preferences. Click the General tab, then select Download in Dolby Atmos.

  • On your Apple Vision Pro, go to Settings > Apps > Music, then turn on Download in Dolby Atmos.

  • On your Android device, open the Apple Music app. Tap the More buttonMore button, tap Settings, then turn on Download Dolby Atmos.

  • On a Windows device, open the Apple Music app. Stream a song, then click the Dolby Atmos icon in the playback controls to turn Dolby Atmos on or off.

How can I listen to the stereo version of a song that’s downloaded in Dolby Atmos?

When you download a Dolby Atmos version of a song, a stereo version of the song is downloaded too. To listen to the stereo version of a song, just turn off Dolby Atmos in Settings, then play the song.

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