Dolby Atmos Comes to Netflix

Dolby Atmos Comes to Netflix​

(Netflix; Dolby)(June 28, 2017) Greg Peters (Chief Product Officer, Netflix) has announced that Netflix is now offering Dolby Atmos support. According to a company blog post, the service begins today with Okja, a critically acclaimed film that recently debuted at the Cannes Film Festival.

Rollout of the technology will be rather slow, with nearly a month’s time elapsing between the debut of Okja and the release of a second title, BLAME!, on July 28. Other announced titles include Death Note (August 25), Bright (December), and Wheelman (2017). And while Netflix expects the catalog to continue to grow, the lack of blockbuster powerhouse hits is notably absent from its initial reveal.

Peters noted that many Atmos titles will likely be available in 4K and HDR.

Atmos streaming is currently supported on Microsoft’s Xbox One and Xbox One S. Owners of these console systems can get the full Atmos treatment through Atmos enabled home theater systems, televisions, soundbars, or through headphones when using the new “Dolby Access” app available in the Xbox Store.

Peters says that Atmos playback via Netflix will also be supported on 2017 LG OLED televisions later this year. He added that support for more devices would be added over time.

Those subscribers with appropriate gear must subscribe to the “4 Screens + Ultra HD” plan to have access to Atmos encoded media. In addition, streaming quality must be set to “High” or “Auto,” with a native Internet connection speed of at least 3 megabits per second. Netflix says it will display an Atmos icon next to Atmos encoded titles.

 

[JimShaw]

The 4K media I've streamed to my LG OLED from Amazon has be ridiculously good. It sure feels like we're getting closer.

I'll stick with discs, tho, as long as I can for the home theater. The thought of having a single ounce of lesser audio or video drives my desire for the disc. I'm sure most enthusiasts feel the same way.

That I do, 100%

 

[Todd Anderson]

Thanks I meet all the Atmos requirements except I don't have a Netflix Atmos capable device in the family room. My Roku and Oppo 103D does not support Atmos via Netflix. I will need to move my Xbox One to the family room.
I emailed Oppo to see if they where going to provide a firmware update for Atmos on Netflix.

OPPO has reached out to Netflix... sounds like they are waiting for a technical dialog to open. Once more information is available I'll let you know!

 

[Asere]

OPPO has reached out to Netflix... sounds like they are waiting for a technical dialog to open. Once more information is available I'll let you know!

Thank you Todd. I have emailed Oppo too and this was their response ....(Unfortunately it is not likely, as we have not been able to upgrade past 4.0.4 for the Netflix application, and a newer version will be needed to Dolby Atmos audio)....
I am glad though that Oppo has reached out to Netflix.

 

[Todd Anderson]

Hmmm... that's interesting.

Are you able to stream any UHD material over your 103?

 

[Asere]

Hmmm... that's interesting.

Are you able to stream any UHD material over your 103?

I don't think I can on Netflix with the 103. Can't get Atmos on the 103 and Netflix that's for sure.

 

[mitch]

I'm watching Okja now through the Xbox. The audio has Atmos decoding. This is by far the best Netflix movie I've heard.

 

[GFOviedo]

Well, I am glad that I returned the Nintendo Switch I bought a month ago. I am pre-ordering the Xbox One X as soon as I can due to their specification alone. The Xbox One X will be able to stream 4K with Atmos content from Netflix. It can't get any better. However, I will need to convince the wife we need a 4K TV lol.

 

[Todd Anderson]

I'm watching Okja now through the Xbox. The audio has Atmos decoding. This is by far the best Netflix movie I've heard.

What kind of speaker arrangement are you running Mitch? Does it sound compressed at all?

 

[mitch]

I have a 11.2 system with Klipsch all around. Two RWS 112's and Atmos speakers firing up.

Its pretty dynamic sound in Okja and didn't seem compressed at all. Low end is punchy and the highs are crisp. I don't use any compression on my AVR. Separation of tracks is very nice.

 

[Todd Anderson]

Nice... that's great news!

 

[Asere]

Do we know if we can now stream Atmos on Netflix with other devices other than with the Xbox One or One S?

 

[Todd Anderson]

I believe it remains:

1. LG OLED TVs (2017 & 2018)
2. Windows 10 app (Windows 10 RS3 Build 16299 or later)
3. Xbox One, Xbox One S, and Xbox One X

 

[Asere]

I believe it remains:

1. LG OLED TVs (2017 & 2018)
2. Windows 10 app (Windows 10 RS3 Build 16299 or later)
3. Xbox One, Xbox One S, and Xbox One X

Does Atmos on Netflix still remain only for the above?

 

[Todd Anderson]

No. It has broader support now.

If you go to the Netflix help center (https://help.netflix.com/en/), type your device's name into the search bar. You should then see an option such as "Using Netflix on your [x product]". Select that, then click on "Netflix Features" for that device.... that will tell you if Atmos is supported.

Here's what it says for Apple TV 4K (note, Atmos is discussed at the very bottom).