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Set up the Arc Ultra and connect it to your TV
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Open the Sonos app on an iOS or Android device and follow its prompts to add the Arc Ultra to a new or existing Sonos system. Sonos requires app setup before the soundbar can play TV audio. See Sonos’s Arc Ultra setup instructions.
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Connect the included HDMI cable from the Arc Ultra to the TV port labeled HDMI ARC or HDMI eARC, then follow the app’s connection prompts. The Atmos TV connection path described by Sonos uses HDMI, not optical.
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In the TV’s sound settings, choose an audio output option that passes a supported surround format through HDMI. If you are using a separate streaming box or other source, check its audio output settings too. Setting names vary by TV and source model; consult their manuals if necessary.
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Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar with Dolby Atmos - Black | 9.1.4 Surround Sound for TV and Music | Alexa | Works with Sonos Sub 4 & Era 300 | Sound Motion technology- All-new acoustic architecture with Sound Motion technology fills every inch of the room and precisely place sounds all around you
- Unparalleled 9.1.4 spatial audio experience with Dolby Atmos
- Ultra-clear dialogue plus Speech Enhancement, powered by AI, detects the human voice to clarify every word
- Elegant design looks great in your home and won’t distract from your entertainment
- Control with your TV remote, the Sonos app, the touch controls, Sonos Voice Control, and Amazon Alexa
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Play a film or show that is specifically offered in Dolby Atmos on your streaming service. Atmos availability can depend on the service’s subscription tier, the individual title, and your region.
The soundbar is only one part of the route: Arc Ultra → TV HDMI ARC/eARC → TV audio passthrough → source device or TV app → service, plan, and title with Atmos. Sonos notes that some TVs do not pass Atmos from an external source and may instead re-encode audio as Dolby Digital 5.1. Check the exact TV and source-device models in Sonos’s Dolby Atmos requirements.
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- All-new acoustic architecture with Sound Motion technology fills every inch of the room and precisely place sounds all around you
- Unparalleled 9.1.4 spatial audio experience with Dolby Atmos
- Ultra-clear dialogue plus Speech Enhancement, powered by AI, detects the human voice to clarify every word
- Elegant design looks great in your home and won’t distract from your entertainment
- Control with your TV remote, the Sonos app, the touch controls, Sonos Voice Control, and Amazon Alexa
ARC or eARC: which connection do you need?
| TV connection | Atmos format it can carry | When it fits |
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| HDMI ARC | Dolby Digital Plus Atmos | Suitable when your TV and source support Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus. |
| HDMI eARC | Dolby Digital Plus Atmos and lossless Dolby TrueHD Atmos | Needed for lossless TrueHD Atmos from a compatible source. |
Sonos lists Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos (True HD), and related high-bandwidth formats as requiring eARC. Some sources, including Apple TV examples in Sonos’s format guidance, can deliver Atmos using Dolby MAT, so do not infer the received format from the source-device brand alone. Check the app’s format indicator and Sonos’s supported home theater audio formats.
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While the Atmos title is playing, check the Sonos app’s Now Playing screen for the Atmos badge. You can also view the TV audio format in the app’s Settings. These indicators show the format being received, which is more useful than relying on a device or service’s general Atmos compatibility.
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- The ultimate Dolby Atmos experience: The lateral and overhead channels in Arc Ultra and both Era 300 speakers immerse you an an all-encompassing spatial audio soundstage. You’ll hear planes as if they’re flying above, sense footsteps moving across the room, and feel like you're inside your music.
- Feel the bass: Experience every rumble, roar, and beat you've been missing with clean, pulse-pounding bass. Sub 4 takes over the lowest frequencies so paired speakers are free to focus on midrange and high frequencies so everything sounds even clearer.
- Wonderfully wireless: Place Sub 4 anywhere in the room, even under your sofa. It connects to the soundbar over WiFi, so you can create the setup that works best for your space.
- Perfectly tuned for the room: Using the microphones in your iOS device, Trueplay tuning technology analyzes the unique acoustics of your space and optimizes the EQ. So all your content sounds just the way it should.
- Breeze through setup: Simply plug in the power cable, connect your phone or tablet to WiFi, and open the Sonos app. It will guide you through connecting the soundbar to your TV and syncing your TV remote for streamlined control.
If the app reports Stereo/PCM, Dolby Digital, or Dolby Digital Plus without Atmos, the current signal is not arriving as Atmos. The format display helps narrow down whether the TV or source is sending a different format.
Fix a non-Atmos signal
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Check the HDMI port. Make sure the cable is connected to the TV port labeled ARC or eARC, not an ordinary HDMI input.
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Sonos Beam Gen 2 - Black - Soundbar with Dolby Atmos | 5-Driver Array with 3D Surround | Alexa | Works with Sonos Sub Mini & Rears | WiFi | Ethernet & AirPlay 2 | HDMI eARC- Enrich your entertainment experience with vibrant bass, crystal clear dialogue, and a panoramic soundstage.
- Experience a 3D surround sound effect with Dolby Atmos.
- Stream music, radio, podcasts, and audiobooks from all your favorite services when the TV is off.
- Control with the Sonos app, your TV remote, Apple AirPlay 2, and your voice.
- Effortless setup with only two cables and smart Trueplay tuning.
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Check TV and source passthrough. Confirm the exact TV and source models support Atmos and that the TV passes the format through. Sonos gives Amazon Fire TV Cube as an example of a supported source and notes that older Fire TV generations may not support Atmos; this is not a guarantee for every hardware revision.
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Check the title and plan. Confirm Atmos is available for that specific title, service tier, and region. A service’s general support for Atmos does not mean every title has an Atmos track.
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Sanus Soundbar TV Mount for Sonos Arc & Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar- Crafted in partnership with Sonos, this soundbar mount is exclusively custom-built to guarantee an optimal Sonos Arc sound bar performance. Our engineers designed this premium mount with the utmost attention to detail and the highest quality material to complement the Sonos Arc premium audio experience.
- The SANUS soundbar mount designed for the Sonos Arc soundbar is height adjustable to easily fit a wide range of TV sizes from 50” – 90”. The easy release latch allows you to effortlessly adjust the height to fit your personal listening preferences. This Sonos Arc Mount is also depth adjustable to ensure easy access to the soundbar I/O button & keep power ports, mics, and Atmos drivers unobstructed.
- When attached to a full-motion tv mount, the sound moves in symbiosis with your tv mount. Furthermore, the universal compatibility allows this SANUS soundbar mount to work not only with SANUS TV mounts but also other TV mounts brands, VESA Patterns, and for many 50"-90" TVs. This means you can use this SANUS Soundbar Mount to create a seamless look between your TV and your Sonos Arc regardless of the TV mount or TV brand.
- Easy 3 Step installation, no drilling required. Everything you need to install this Sonos Arc Sound Bar mount is included in the package. Rest assured knowing every SANUS Product is safety tested & quality built.
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Use the app’s format reading. Check the Atmos badge or TV audio format in the Sonos app, then revisit the TV/source settings if the reported format is not Atmos.
Atmos music is a separate setup
Sonos lists Amazon Music, Apple Music, and TIDAL for spatial audio on supported products. For TIDAL Atmos with Arc Ultra, Sonos specifies a compatible TV and supported streaming device. Music playback is distinct from getting Atmos from a TV show or film; see Sonos’s spatial-audio music guidance.
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