You can unlock Dolby Atmos on your TV with the right cable—here’s what I used

If you’ve ever fired up Netflix or HBO Max and seen the little “Dolby Atmos” badge, you could be forgiven for thinking that your TV and soundbar will automatically reproduce sound in glorious spatial audio. I thought the same, when in fact, my Atmos-ready soundbar wasn’t delivering Dolby Atmos at all. The problem didn’t lie with my TV, my soundbar, or the apps I was streaming.