Sony updates six TVs to add AirPlay 2, HomeKit, Dolby Atmos support

Sony finally brings the long-promised support for AirPlay 2, HomeKit, and Dolby Atmos to six of its 2019 and 2018 lineup. As expected, the update is coming to some of its premium models. These include the 2019 A9G, Z9G, X950G, and the X850G, as well as the 2018 A9F and Z9F. The update wasn't expected to come to the 2018 units, so it's a pleasant addition. 

AirPlay 2 gives Apple device owners the ability to stream content directly to their TVs, while the addition of HomeKit will allow you to turn TVs on or off from their Apple gadgets. For some devices, it even allows you to change inputs and access settings. As for Dolby Atmos, the audio format lets the TV beam audio at the ceiling and bounce these back down to give users some form of surround sound.

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CES 2016: Samsung outs soundbar packed with Dolby Atmos

Samsung is bringing the cinema experience to your home with its first soundbar equipped with Dolby “overhead surround” system. The HW-K950 will give you the cinema experience as it throw noises to you overhead, giving you the illusion that a helicopter is indeed flying over you, among other things.

With Dolby Atmos, you usually need a lot speakers but Samsung pares that down with this unit. The HW-K950 itself is 2.1-inches high and has three forward-facing and two upwards-facing drivers. This pairs wirelessly with a subwoofer and rear speakers to give you that full 5.1.4-channel audio. Samsung also revamped its Wireless Audio 360 Series (R1, R3, and R5) with new colors and patterns.

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