Katarzyna Petru
As reported by the flatpanelshd website after presenting the first televisions and speakers with Dolby's wireless audio platform FlexConnect at CES 2026, LG is now starting to roll out an update for selected models from 2025. As already reported at the end of last year, the feature was set to be available for older devices in the form of a software update, and that is exactly what is happening. This means that support for Dolby Atmos FlexConnect will not be exclusively reserved for the latest televisions from 2026, but will also be available in some of last year's models.
Wireless Dolby Atmos
Thanks to the Dolby Atmos FlexConnect technology, if it is supported by both the television and the speakers, it is possible to wirelessly connect the soundbar, subwoofer, and additional front or rear speakers directly to the television. The entire system operates without cables, and it automatically delivers Dolby Atmos surround sound. As reported by LG, a maximum of four speakers and one subwoofer can be connected to a single television. The manufacturer is also introducing the first audio devices compatible with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect — including the M7 soundbar, compact M5 and M7 speakers, and the W7 subwoofer.
Dolby Atmos FlexConnect also appears in newer TCL televisions and competes with other wireless audio systems such as Sonos, DTS Play-Fi, and Samsung's Q-Symphony. Initially, the solution works mainly within devices of the same brand, although support for speakers from other manufacturers may be possible in the future. To use FlexConnect, software version 33.30.92 or 33.30.80 is required, which is available through a system update or installation from a USB drive. This feature will be available on models such as LG G5 and LG C5, which we have tested for you.
Dolby Atmos FlexConnect allows you to wirelessly connect your LG television to speakers and a subwoofer, without the need for running cables or precisely positioning the equipment. It's a convenient solution for those who want to achieve immersive home cinema sound without a complicated installation.
Source: flatpanelshd, lg
