Dolby brings to life how people watch, listen and enjoy their favorite entertainment. With 4K HDR TVs and immersive audio gaining popularity at home, streaming platforms have been racing to provide more HDR10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos content to enjoy. However, few of the many platforms currently available continue to expand their 4K HDR library with immersive audio. Let’s take a look at the streaming platforms which are embracing the change. 

Netflix Dolby Vision 

To access the latest titles, all you need is a Netflix Premium subscription and a device enabled with Dolby Vision. Choose from a ton of titles including Outer Banks, Bridgerton, Emily in Paris, Manifest and more! Available titles will display the Dolby Vision badge next to their description. On Cast TVs, a Dolby Vision badge will appear on the loading screen. 

Watching Netflix shows in Dolby Vision is simple. First, you should make sure your TV is enabled with Dolby Vision. There’s a bunch on the market from many leading brands, including TCL, Sony, and LG. Users should make sure that they have updated the TV’s firmware to the latest version. 

You can stream Dolby Vision films and series using Dolby Vision-enabled gaming consoles or set-top boxes. Subscribers should use high-quality HDMI cables to connect to their devices. Streaming wirelessly from your mobile device to a TV enabled with Dolby Vision with Chromecast is also an option. 

Windows PCs with the Windows 10 or 11 Netflix app, or the Microsoft Edge browser, can stream Netflix in Dolby Vision when connected to a monitor enabled with Dolby Vision. For Mac owners, the streaming service can be accessed via the Safari browser, as long as your device is enabled with Dolby Vision.   

Both Dolby and Netflix recommend an internet connection speed of at least 15 megabits per second to stream titles available in Dolby Vision at Ultra HD 4K resolution. To enjoy Netflix content in Dolby Vision, you will need to have things set up to deliver the best possible experience. You will need: 

• A Netflix Premium Plan 

• A streaming device enabled with Dolby Vision 

• A smart TV enabled with Dolby Vision 

• A steady internet connection speed of 15 megabits per second or higher 

• Make sure streaming quality is set to High 

Disney Plus Atmos 

Dolby Atmos is available all over Disney+ on a range of titles, from classic movies to brand new content fresh out from Disney studios or even third-party content. You can enjoy a variety of spatial sound experiences with your Disney+ subscription wherever you are, whenever you like.  

Most new titles are likely to have Dolby Atmos on Disney+. As well as bringing new dimensions and more life to the next generation of animation, documentaries, educational entertainment, and movies, Disney+ unlocks historical moments for all ages. 

It shed new light on their creative process, personal interactions, and, finally, the breakup of the Fab Four. Viewers are transported into Apple Studios with the band with a little help from Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. 

Disney+ adds new titles in Dolby Atmos on a regular basis, so you can discover new content optimized for the best possible audio experience in the comfort of your own living room, home cinema, or even on the go. 

Watching Disney+ content in Dolby Atmos is simple. You just need a subscription to Disney+ and a way to experience Dolby Atmos sound: a TV enabled with Dolby Atmos, a soundbar, or a speaker setup enabled with Dolby Atmos. While you scroll through the catalogue of available content, just look for the Dolby Atmos badge in the information listing. 

 You can also use a compatible gaming console like the Xbox S/X series or a set-top box to stream Dolby Atmos content on Disney+. Make sure you use high-quality HDMI cables to connect your devices. You can also stream wirelessly from your laptop or mobile using, for example Chromecast or Air Play. 

You can try all the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, Avengers, any of the other Marvel movies, Avatar 1 and 2, the newer Star Wars episodes, The Mandalorian, Ashoka, the new Indiana Jones, most all the Pixar titles, as well as many of the modern Disney Animation titles like Frozen 1 and 2, Moana, Lightyear, and Strange World to name a few. 

Peacock HDR 

Dolby Laboratories, a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, and NBCUniversal has recently announced that Peacock will be the first streaming platform to embrace Dolby’s full suite of advanced picture and sound innovations. This first-of-its-kind technology integration marks a major milestone in streaming entertainment. 

There’s nothing like an experience in Dolby. With Dolby Vision, colors burn brighter, details look crisper, and contrast runs deeper, so you will never miss the emotion in a pivotal scene or the intensity of a game-changing play.  

With Dolby Atmos, sound moves above and all around you, putting you at the heart of the story and the height of the action, making every explosion more intense, every game day more thrilling, and every moment more memorable. From the most intimate and emotional moments to the biggest, loudest plays, Dolby brings you closer to the stories and moments you love. 

Built on decades of Dolby audio leadership, Dolby AC-4 is Dolby’s most advanced and efficient audio codec to date. It delivers crystal-clear sound with up to 50% greater efficiency than traditional codecs. Dolby AC-4 offers new personalization and dialog enhancement features and unlocks the highest audio fidelity possible while using a fraction of the bandwidth of traditional codecs. 

Subscribers enjoy exclusive and critically acclaimed Originals; blockbuster and award-winning recent films from Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination, and Focus Features; America’s premier live sports and events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the NFL, Premier League and the NBA; live daily news. 

The platform also has an expansive library of beloved films and TV shows, including “The Office” and 50 years of “Saturday Night Live” episodes. Built on powerful technology, Peacock is an engaging entertainment destination with interactive, innovative features that bring NBCUniversal’s fan-favorite content to life at home and on the go. 

Final Thoughts  

Dolby Laboratories, a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, has launched Dolby Vision 2 in 2025. It is a groundbreaking evolution of its industry-leading picture quality innovation. Dolby Vision has pushed picture quality forward as the gold standard for premium HDR. Dolby Vision 2 is designed specifically to meet the evolving opportunities of television experiences today, serving as one piece of Dolby’s broader mission to advance picture quality across all entertainment and devices, from the biggest to smallest screens. 

Dolby Vision captures every visual detail of your favourite Netflix shows with captivating colours, sharper contrasts, and richer details. It does this by bringing darker darks and brighter brights to your screen. sometimes all at once. Based on your service and device, it unlocks the full potential of HDR technology by dynamically optimising the image quality to deliver mesmerizing visuals every time. 

“At Dolby, we’re building technologies and partnerships that make premium experiences accessible to all, expanding how and where audiences can enjoy their favorite content,” said John Couling, Senior Vice President of Entertainment at Dolby Laboratories. “From the living room to the car and beyond, we’re bringing visions to life for creators across film, music, sports, and social, reimagining how people see, hear, and feel entertainment.” 

Dolby Vision 2 is supported by a redesigned and powerful image engine. This new engine, when combined with Dolby Vision’s extensive content ecosystem, unlocks even more out of your TV. This is fueled by a robust content pipeline spanning today’s most popular movies and TV shows, weekly live sports broadcasts, and an expanding library of games, all in Dolby Vision. 

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