I am still have the stuttering issues with Netflix and only Netflix. If I watch Netflix on Roku Ultra no problem. Apple TV has horrible customer support. They told me to plug it directly into HDMI of tv, which wont play Atmos Dolby.
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Some Apple TV Users Complain of Dolby Atmos Audio Issues
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No. I still have crackling on all apps. Even with atmos off. It's often not reproducable. I can replay the same scene and nothing then it shows up in another area. It's maddening.
I have been experiencing this same issue for years. I've replaced absolutely everything. TV, Sound bar, AND AppleTV and it still happens. No one has ever had an answer for me and Apple has nothing to offer. VERY frustrating as I already suffer from hearing loss.
I have the same BUT I used to have a Different tv and a full stereo sound system. I've replaced: TV, Soundbar, AND the AppleTV itself! STILL HAPPENS!
I was going to get a new sound bar, thinking that was the problem. Glad I didn't. Thank you for testing for us.
You first have to sign up in the the beta program here:
Apple Beta
And then a button will appear in the ATV settings to install beta versions.
After installing v16 beta I watched like 20 mins of The Gray Man and no Atmos issues so far. I want to test more before declaring victory though.
Another benefit is that with v16 the lag was reduced considerably. Before I used to have like 200ms configured in my receiver and now it's 50ms.
Do you have to do all Mac Product or just ATV?You first have to sign up in the the beta program here:
Apple Beta
beta.apple.com
And then a button will appear in the ATV settings to install beta versions.
After installing v16 beta I watched like 20 mins of The Gray Man and no Atmos issues so far. I want to test more before declaring victory though.
Another benefit is that with v16 the lag was reduced considerably. Before I used to have like 200ms configured in my receiver and now it's 50ms.
I put in 16 the other day. I have atmos turned off as I only have 3.1 in my setup. I still had helicoptering.
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I've been testing beta 16 a bit more and so far it seems solid regarding Atmos. After like another hour of watching Atmos content the audio didn't drop out, not even once.
I've had other random issues which have required me to reboot the ATV. Stuff like apps not starting and other strange things, but I guess that's normal for a beta release.
You enter the beta program for all Apple products but you decide which to install on each device.
I've had other random issues which have required me to reboot the ATV. Stuff like apps not starting and other strange things, but I guess that's normal for a beta release.
You enter the beta program for all Apple products but you decide which to install on each device.
I really hope there will be a 15.6.1 tvOS release (or 15.7) incorporating the definitive audio fix, so regular people dont have to wait until September.
I installed 15.6 on my AppleTV 4K 2021 on Saturday and watched "The Grey Man". No joy: experienced five of the chopping, stuttering, helicoptering dropouts. Five! Had to hit the back button twice on each one to catch the dialogue that I missed.
Clearly, 15.6 does NOT fix this problem. For the record: TV is Sony A90J, receiver/decoder is a Denon 8500HA, and the AppleTV 4K is connected to the Media Streamer HDMI input. I'm currently using WiFi on the AppleTV 4k because some say that helps.
Very disappointed but not surprised.
Clearly, 15.6 does NOT fix this problem. For the record: TV is Sony A90J, receiver/decoder is a Denon 8500HA, and the AppleTV 4K is connected to the Media Streamer HDMI input. I'm currently using WiFi on the AppleTV 4k because some say that helps.
Very disappointed but not surprised.
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As reported by others, can confirm that tvOS 16 completely does fix this damn audio bug. Finally and unfortunately (because we, regular folks that dont use betas, will have to wait until September).
15.6 fixed the problem for me with the Homepods, but last night I had the chance to install and test a brand new Sonos Arc and the Apple TV of a friend (second gen 4K) and the issue is NOT fixed with tvOS 15.6, whereas it is gone with the latest tvOS 16 beta.
I'm pretty sure it was introduced with v15 -- that's when spacial audio was added. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207936 .