While you can use the spatial sound format on any headphone, it should be noted that it will work best with headphones designed to take advantage of this feature. How to enable spatial sound for home theater. To configure spatial sound for your home theater using Dolby Atmos, do the following: • Open Start. • Search for Sound and click the result. • Select the playback device (e.g., headphones or speakers). • Click the Properties button. Sound settings • Click the Spatial sound tab.
• Under “Spatial sound format”, select the Dolby Atmos for headphones option. Spatial sound settings • If you don’t have the Dolby Access app, the Windows Store will open automatically to download the app. • Once the app has been installed, click the With my home theater option.
Dolby Access app for Windows 10 • Confirm that Dolby Atmos is enabled on your home theater, and it’s connected to your PC using HDMI. • Click Continue. Dolby Atmos settings on Windows 10 • Open the Sound settings again. • Set your HDMI playback device as the default device on the “Playback” tab (if necessary). • Click Configure PC settings on the Dolby Access app. Dolby Atmos configuration • Click the Spatial sound tab.
• Under Spatial sound format, select the Dolby Atmos for home theater option. • Click Apply. After completing the steps, your home theater should be working with the new sound format. Alongside the ability to configure your home theater, remember that you can also use Dolby Atmos with supported headphones.