Apple’s latest macOS Sequoia update brings a significant enhancement for audiophiles: HDMI Passthrough support for Dolby Atmos content.
This feature enables Macs to transmit untouched Dolby Atmos audio signals to compatible AV receivers or soundbars via HDMI connection.
Key Highlights
- HDMI Passthrough feature available in Apple’s TV, Music, and QuickTime Player apps
- Allows for playback of supported audio in Dolby Atmos and other Dolby Audio formats
- Enables external devices to decode and output immersive Dolby Atmos audio
- Accompanying video signal is sent to a connected TV
Availability
- Currently available in macOS Sequoia developer beta
- Public beta expected later this month, with a general release in the fall
- Unclear if this feature will be included in tvOS 18, but likely given its system-wide implementation in macOS Sequoia
