Katarzyna Petru
According to the flatpanelshd service after showcasing the first televisions and speakers with the wireless audio platform FlexConnect from Dolby during CES 2026, LG is now beginning to roll out the update for selected models from 2025. As was 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 reserved solely for the latest televisions from 2026, but will also appear in some of last year's models.
Wireless Dolby Atmos
With Dolby Atmos FlexConnect technology, if it is supported by both the TV and the speakers, it is possible to wirelessly connect a soundbar, subwoofer, and additional front or rear speakers directly to the TV. Everything works without cables, and the system automatically provides Dolby Atmos surround sound. According to LG, up to four speakers and one subwoofer can be connected to a single TV. The manufacturer is also introducing the first audio devices compatible with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect — including the M7 soundbar, M5 and M7 compact speakers, and the W7 subwoofer.
Dolby Atmos FlexConnect also appears in newer TCL TVs and competes with other wireless audio systems such as Sonos, DTS Play-Fi, and Samsung's Q-Symphony. At launch, the solution primarily works 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, 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 TV 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 home theater surround sound without a complicated setup.
Source: flatpanelshd, lg
