Tidal Dolby Atmos: How to Listen to & Download It in 2026

🔥 Quick Takeaways (2024 Update):

• Tidal removed the “HiFi Plus” tier in April 2024. Dolby Atmos is now included in the standard Tidal Individual plan ($10.99/month).
• You must use Dolby Atmos-compatible hardware (phones, soundbars, AVRs, or TVs) to hear the spatial effect.
• For permanent offline listening without DRM, you can use specialized tools like the AudKit Tidizer Music Converter.

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Tidal Dolby Atmos delivers an immersive spatial audio experience built specifically for audiophiles. Instead of traditional stereo, it places sounds in a three-dimensional space, allowing you to hear and feel the depth of every instrument and vocal.

In this guide, we will break down what Tidal Atmos is, the exact devices you need to stream it, and how to download these spatial audio tracks for offline playback. We’ve also updated this guide to reflect Tidal’s latest subscription changes.

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Part 1. What Is Tidal Dolby Atmos

Dolby Atmos is a flagship spatial audio technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. Unlike traditional 2-channel stereo or 5.1/7.1 surround sound, Atmos uses object-based audio. This means sound engineers can place individual sounds (like a guitar riff or rain falling) precisely anywhere in a 3D space, rather than restricting them to specific left or right channels.

When combined with Tidal’s high-fidelity streaming, Tidal Dolby Atmos offers:

1. Object-based sound mapping for precise instrument placement.
2. A 3D soundstage that moves music around and above you.
3. Enhanced clarity and depth, revealing details lost in stereo mixes.
4. Scalable playback, adapting automatically to your hardware (from headphones to multi-speaker home theaters).

Tidal Dolby Atmos is designed as an advanced audio format and technology that is available on Tidal tracks or albums. This way, it creates different dimensions for Tidal sounds and sets them up in multiple separate tabs, precisely arranging them and creating a unique three-dimensional audio experience environment for users who have subscribed to the Tidal Individual or Family plan.

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Part 2. How to Listen to Dolby Atmos on Tidal for Supported Devices

To access spatial audio on Tidal in 2024, you must meet three basic requirements:

• Content: Tracks or albums displaying the Dolby Atmos badge.
• Subscription: An active standard Tidal plan (Individual, Family, or Student). Note: As of April 2024, the expensive “HiFi Plus” tier was merged into the base plan.
• Hardware: A Dolby Atmos-supported device (e.g., modern iPhones/Androids, Apple TV 4K, Amazon Fire TV, or an Atmos soundbar/receiver).

On Android/iPhone/iPad

Modern smartphones can decode Atmos to render a spatial experience over any pair of stereo headphones. Here is how to enable it:

Step 1. Go to the Tidal mobile app. Then log in to your premium Tidal account

Step 2. Click the bottom ‘My Collections‘ tab and tap on the upper-right gear icon to open Tidal Settings.

Step 3. Then go to ‘Sound quality and effects‘ and toggle on the ‘Dolby Atmos (for gaming)‘ switch.

Step 4. To find Atmos albums or tracks, please head to the bottom ‘Explore‘ tab on Tidal. Later, click on ‘Dolby Atmos‘ to start your immersive listening experience.

On Other Tidal Dolby Atmos-Supported Devices

To listen to Atmos music on Mac or Windows, you need to draw help from an Atmos-enabled audio output device such as a receiver, speaker, headphones, etc. Now, here are the detailed steps on how to listen to Tidal Atmos Music on supported devices including smart TVs, AVRs, speakers, headphones, etc.

Step 1. Fire Up Tidal on Atmos-enabled Devices

Open the Tidal app on compatible TVs, consoles, etc. Then log into your account On those devices that don’t have a Tidal app, you can cast the Tidal music from your phone to the device through Tidal Connect. Besides, on computers or tablets, please pair the PC or tablet with an Atmos-supported output speaker or soundbar in advance, after which, cast Tidal music to the PC or tablet.

Step 2. Enable Dolby Atmos on Tidal for Those Devices

Navigate to Settings on the touch screen of TVs or other devices and find tabs similar to ‘Audio‘ > ‘Dolby Atmos‘ or ‘Dolby Digital‘. Later, turn on the option. For other devices to which you cast music, please enable Dolby Atmos on your phone.

Step 3. Find and Stream Tidal Atmos Albums on Your Device

Search ‘Dolby Atmos‘ from the Tidal app on your phone or find the music from ‘Available in Dolby Atmos‘ on TV, etc. Afterward, click on the track that is decorated with a double-D badge. Alternatively, click on the presented Dolby Atmos album or playlist such as Dolby Atmos: Staff Picks or Dolby Atmos: New Arrivals to start listening.

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Part 3. How to Download Tidal Dolby Atmos for Offline Listening Forever

Sometimes, we face internet connectivity issues while enjoying Tidal music. So, you need a third-party tool that will enable you to convert and download the Tidal songs as local files on your PC or Mac computer. In this part, we will show you how to solve the issue of listening to Dolby Atmos music offline.

We recommend using the AudKit Tidal Music Converter to download Tidal Dolby Atmos albums or playlists. The converter downloads Tidal songs, albums, playlists, and podcasts at a 5X faster speed to multiple output formats, including AAC, MP3, WAV, and FLAC. You can use the converter with both Windows and Mac Computers.

Most importantly, equipped with top-notch decoding technology, this software can preserve 100% lossless audio quality at up to 32-bit/192kHz. It allows you to customize the output quality settings including the bit rate, sample rate, channel, etc. Once you select ‘Stereo’ as the audio channel, the Tidal Dolby Atmos and Tidal 360 Reality Audio can be retained.

How to Download Dolby Atmos Music from Tidal Using AudKit

Click on the above Download tab to install the AudKit Tidal Music Converter on your computer. Then please check the guide on how to download Dolby Atmos songs from Tidal as follows:

Step 1 Customize output format and quality settings for conversion

Open the Converter and click the ‘menu‘ tab which looks like three lines at the top right of AudKit. Press the option of ‘Preferences‘ and click on the ‘Convert‘ tab. There, you can change the Format of Tidal to FLAC or WAV. At the same time, set the Bit Depth as 24-bit or 32-bit while setting the Sample Rate as 192kHz. Finally, personalize the Channel as Stereo.

Step 2 Add Atmos music from Tidal to the converter

Drag and drop the Atmos song from Tidal to the converter directly. Alternatively, you can copy the song’s link, paste it into the search bar of the AudKit converter, and then click the ‘+‘ icon to add Atmos songs from Tidal to the converter.

Step 3 Download and Convert Tidal Atmos Songs

Click on the ‘Convert‘ button at the bottom to start the conversion process. During the conversion process, you can still add music from Tidal. After converting, you can find the downloaded Dolby Atmos songs from the ‘Converted‘ icon at the bottom.

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Part 4. Tidal Atmos vs Master: Which Is Better

Audiophiles often wonder whether they should stream in Dolby Atmos or Tidal’s highest lossless tier (formerly called “Master”, now rebranded as “Max”). Here is the breakdown:

🔷Audio Format

Dolby Atmos is about space. It compresses the audio slightly to prioritize delivering a 3D surround sound experience.
Tidal Max (HiRes FLAC/MQA) is about pure data fidelity. It delivers untouched, studio-grade 2-channel stereo audio exactly as the producer mastered it.

🔷Audio Quality

Tidal Atmos streams using the Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3) codec, optimized for immersive streaming.
Tidal Max streams lossless HiRes FLAC (or MQA) up to a massive 24-bit/192kHz.

🔷Compatibility

Dolby Atmos requires specific Atmos-decoding hardware (like Apple TV, modern smartphones, or Atmos Soundbars).
Tidal Max requires a high-quality external DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) and wired audiophile headphones or speakers to truly hear the difference.

📌The Verdict: Choose Dolby Atmos for movie-soundtrack-like immersion and a fun, modern listening experience. Choose Tidal Max if you have expensive wired audio gear and want clinical, lossless accuracy.

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Part 5. FAQs about Tidal Dolby Atmos

Q1: Does Tidal have Dolby Atmos?

Yes, Tidal fully supports Dolby Atmos. As of April 2024, Dolby Atmos tracks are included in the standard Tidal subscription at no extra cost. You just need compatible hardware to experience it.

Q2: What devices support Tidal Dolby Atmos?

A wide variety of modern devices are supported. This includes the iPhone, iPad, Android smartphones, Apple TV 4K, Amazon Fire TV, Nvidia Shield, Philips Android TVs, Sonos soundbars, and most modern Audio/Video Receivers (AVRs).

Q3: Why is my Tidal Dolby Atmos not working?

There are usually three reasons: First, verify that your device hardware actually supports Atmos. Second, check your Tidal app settings to ensure “Dolby Atmos” is toggled on. Finally, make sure your audio output (like a soundbar) is configured to receive “Bitstream” or “Passthrough” signals from your TV.

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Part 5. Conclusion

You have gone through the guide on how to listen to Tidal Dolby Atmos on iPhones, Androids, TVs, and other enabled devices. To enjoy this spatial audio, you are required to have a premium account and an Atmos-enabled device.

Suppose you hope to access and enjoy those Atmos albums or tracks on more devices offline forever without Tidal plans. In that case, it is recommended to use the AudKit Tidizer Music Converter to download the Atmos music with lossless quality and spatial audio effects. Because it enables you to export those tracks as MP3, AAC, WAV, and more files compatible with more devices.

Now, use the converter and download Tidal MQA or Atmos music for offline listening with a better listening experience.

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