How to turn on Dolby Atmos on Xiaomi: full instructions for TVs and smartphones

Dolby Atmos technology transforms the sound of your device, creating a volumetric sound. 3D-The effect that immerses in content. Owners of Xiaomi equipment often face the question: how to activate this feature on their TVs or smartphones? In this article, we will examine all the nuances from compatibility checks to fine-tuning sound profiles.

It is important to understand that not all Xiaomi models support Dolby Atmos out of the box. For example, the budget smartphones of the Redmi series may have limited audio capabilities, while the flagship Mi TVs. TV Q2 Xiaomi TV A Pros are fully supported, and we'll tell you how to determine if the technology is available on your device, and what to do if it's not in the settings.

We'll focus on practical aspects, from enabling a function through menus to connecting external sound systems for maximum effect, and we'll also look at common errors that interfere with the correct operation of Dolby Atmos, and how to fix them without going to the service center.

What Xiaomi devices support Dolby Atmos?

Before you try to enable Dolby Atmos, you need to make sure your device supports this technology at the hardware level. Here are the key categories of Xiaomi equipment where the feature is available:

• 📺 Television: Mi series TV Q2 (2022–2026), Xiaomi TV A Pro, Mi TV P1, Mi TV ES (only processor models MT9638 or newer).
• 📱 Smartphones: flagships Xiaomi 13/14 Pro, Black Shark 5 Pro, POCO F5 Pro (update required to be updated) MIUI 14+).
• 🎧 Headphones: Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro, Redmi Buds 5 Pro (support only when connected to compatible devices).
• 💻 Laptops: Xiaomi Book Pro 14/16 2023 (Only in the mode of connection to external speakers).

To determine compatibility, check the specifications of your model on the official Xiaomi website or in the documentation.Please note: even if the device supports Dolby Atmos, you may need to:

• 🔄 Updating the firmware to the latest version (for example, MIUI 14.0.5+ smartphone).
• 🔊 Connecting an external sound system (soundbar, AV-receiver HDMI eARC or optical.
• 🎬 Playing content with Dolby Atmos support (e.g. movies in the video game) 4K HDR on Netflix or Disney+).

⚠️ Note: On budget Redmi models (such as the Redmi Note 12), the function can be displayed in settings, but only work with connected headphones that support Dolby Atmos.

How to turn Dolby Atmos on your Xiaomi TV

The activation process on Xiaomi TVs depends on the model and firmware version. Consider the universal instruction for most modern TVs (2022 and later):

1. Open the settings of the TV by pressing the button on the remote ⚙️ (or Menu on old remotes).
2. Go to the Sound section → Additional sound settings.
3. Select Sound Mode or Sound Effects (on some models – Dolby Audio).
4. Activate the Dolby Atmos option (could be called Atmos for home theater).
5. Save the changes and restart the TV (optional, but recommended for settings).

If Dolby Atmos is not on the menu, follow these steps:

Update the TV firmware to the latest version

Connect external speakers through HDMI eARC

Make sure the signal source (prefix, media player) supports Dolby Atmos

Restart the TV after the update-->

On Xiaomi TVs with Google TV (Like Mi. TV Q2 2023) The path to settings may differ:

1. Settings → Display and sound → Sound. → Audio output → Dolby Digital Plus.
2. Turn on Dolby Atmos and select Passthrough mode to transmit uncompressed sound.

⚠️ Note: On TVs with a processor MT9611 (Like Mi. TV 4S 55′′ 2020 Dolby Atmos only works when connected via HDMI eARC to the external receiver. Built-in speakers don't support this technology.

Activation of Dolby Atmos on Xiaomi smartphones

On Xiaomi smartphones, Dolby Atmos technology is available mainly on flagship models with Snapdragon processors 8 Gen 2/3. Instructions for inclusion:

1. Open Settings and go to Sound and Vibration.
2. Select Sound Quality or Sound Effects (on the MIUI 14 — Dolby).
3. Activate the Dolby Atmos switch.
4. Select profile: Auto - adaptive mode for music / movies; Movie - enhanced bass and volume; Music - extended sound scene; Voice - optimization for podcasts.

On the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and 14 Pro smartphones, a hidden “Dolby Atmos for Games” mode is available, which is activated via the engineering menu (code # #3646633##). 3D-audio (e.g. Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile).

If the Dolby Atmos option is not available in the settings, follow:

1. Check the version. MIUI (should be 14.0.4+).
2. Update the Dolby Access app via Google Play (if installed).
3. Reset the sound settings to factory (Settings → System → Resetting → Resetting the sound settings).

⚠️ Attention: On smartphones POCO F4 GT Black Shark 5 Dolby Atmos automatically shuts down when Game Turbo is activated. To avoid this, add the game to exceptions in the battery settings.

Setup Dolby Atmos for external devices

To fully use Dolby Atmos on Xiaomi, you often need to connect external sound systems.

Connection through HDMI eARC

This is the best option for Xiaomi TVs.

1. Connect the soundbar or AV-port-mount HDMI eARC on a TV (usually marked as ARC eARC).
2. In the settings of the TV (Sound) → Exit HDMI) Choose Passthrough or Auto (Dolby Digital Plus).
3. On the external device, activate Dolby Atmos (in the audio format menu).

Wireless connection (Bluetooth)

For headphones or soundbars with support LDAC/aptX Adaptive:

1. Connect the device via Bluetooth in High-quality audio mode.
2. In the smartphone/TV sound settings, select Dolby Atmos for headphones.
3. Make sure the headphones are on mode. ANC (Active noise reduction for the best spatial sound scene.

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If the sound is interrupted when playing Dolby Atmos over Bluetooth, reduce the bitrate in the Bluetooth codec settings (select the SBC instead LDAC stability).

Solving problems with Dolby Atmos on Xiaomi

If Dolby Atmos doesn’t work or the sound is distorted, follow this checklist:

• 🔍 Problem: No option in settings. Solution: Update the firmware or check the model compatibility (see table above).
• 🔊 Problem: Sound is interrupted. Solution: Turn off Bluetooth A2DP Hardware Offload in Developer Settings.
• 🎬 Problem: No sound in Dolby Atmos movies Solution: Turn Passthrough on in settings HDMI Check the source (e.g. Netflix should play content in the 4K Dolby Vision).
• 🔋 Problem: Solution: Reduce the volume level on the TV by 70% and adjust the sound on the external device.

For smartphones Xiaomi with MIUI 14 and newer:

1. If Dolby Atmos spontaneously shuts down, reset the Dolby app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Dolby → Clear the cache).
2. If there is no sound in games, check if Game Turbo mode blocks it (turn it off in the game settings).

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If Dolby Atmos stopped working after the firmware update, reset the sound settings to the factory settings, which solves 80% of the problems associated with software conflicts.

Comparing Dolby Atmos with other sound technologies

To understand the benefits of Dolby Atmos, compare it to other popular audio formats available on Xiaomi devices:

Dolby Atmos wins on the score:

• 🎯 Dynamic object-oriented sound (sounds move through space rather than being tied to channels).
• 🎬 Content Compatibility (supported by Netflix, Disney)+, Apple TV+, Tidal).
• 🔧 Setting flexibility (profiles for movies, music, games).

However, in some scenarios, alternatives may be preferred:

• 🎵 For music: DTS:X Sony LDAC Provide more accurate transmission of high frequencies.
• 🎮 For gaming: Windows Sonic (on PC) has less latency than Dolby Atmos.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Dolby Atmos on Xiaomi