Your Lg Tv Is Getting A Big Audio Upgrade For Free - These Oled Models Included

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ZDNET's cardinal takeaways

• LG announces that prime 2025 OLED TVs are compatible pinch Dolby Atmos FlexConnect.
• Other LG TVs tin usage nan Sound Suite successful a accepted situation sound setup.
• Other companies are experimenting pinch FlexConnect, but not arsenic comprehensively arsenic LG.

LG released its modular location theatre system astatine CES 2026, complete pinch nan H7 soundbar, M5 and M7 wireless speakers, and W7 subwoofer. This strategy is nan first to characteristic Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, a Dolby exertion that promises to present nan Atmos experience, sloppy of your speaker placement. 

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Now, LG says that circumstantial TVs are compatible pinch Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, while others tin enactment arsenic a hub for nan M5, M7, and W7 without needing a soundbar. Both features are disposable via an over-the-air package update.

Which LG TVs support Dolby FlexConnect?

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According to nan company, nan 2025 LG OLED G5, C5, and CS5 models support Dolby Atmos FlexConnect. These TVs are among nan apical of LG's premium OLED Smart TV lineup, conscionable beneath nan G-series of OLED screens, and scope from $1,400 to $25,000. 

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Other LG TVs without Dolby Atmos FlexConnect tin still bask LG's Sound Suite technology, but only successful a traditional, surround-sound setup. These TVs tin link to nan M5 and M7 situation speakers and nan W7 soundbar without needing nan H7 soundbar. So, your TV acts arsenic nan situation sound hub. LG didn't specify which TVs support this configuration.

Where other is Dolby Atmos FlexConnect?

Last year, TCL announced nan Z100 wireless speakers pinch Dolby Atmos FlexConnect. These mini speakers tin link to a TCL QM6K, QM7K, QM8K, aliases QM9K TV, each of which are besides compatible pinch Dolby Atmos FlexConnect.

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Hisense besides floated astir Dolby Atmos FlexConnect compatibility astatine CES 2024, though nan institution is not yet offering compatible products successful nan US. For now, FlexConnect-enabled products cannot beryllium mixed crossed brands, truthful you'll person to instrumentality pinch a compatible TV and speaker from nan aforesaid manufacturer.

In nan US, LG offers nan astir complete FlexConnect-compatible system, truthful if you want to beryllium among nan early adopters, commencement pinch LG. The LG Sound Suite is disposable for purchase, and consumers tin acquisition each merchandise individually. The H7 soundbar retails for $1,000, nan M5 speaker for $250, nan M7 speaker for $400, and nan W7 subwoofer for $600.