How does the Ambeo process streaming apps?

Bluetooth

• Your phone handles all audio processing.
• The format shown on your phone is the source format, not what you hear.
• Quality depends on the Bluetooth codec used.
• Does not support Dolby Atmos.

AirPlay

• Similar to Bluetooth – your phone processes the audio.
• The app shows the source format, but streams at 16 bit / 44.1 kHz.
• Does not support Dolby Atmos.

Google Casting

• The soundbar processes the audio. The app is for control only and does not affect audio quality.
• The resolution shown is what the soundbar receives.
• Supports higher lossless resolutions (up to 24 bit / 96 kHz for SB02).
• Does not support Dolby Atmos streams on Tidal.

Spotify Connect

• The soundbar processes the audio. The app is for control only.
• The resolution shown is fixed.
• Does not support Dolby Atmos.

Tidal Connect

• The soundbar processes the audio. The app is for control only.
• Audio is lossless at the source; the resolution shown is fixed at 16 bit / 44.1 kHz.
• Supports Dolby Atmos playback – not available through other streaming methods.