Netflix can stream shows and films in HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+, but Dolby Vision playback depends on more than the title you choose. Your subscription, streaming device, television, connected equipment, cable, and internet connection all need to support the format.
Dolby Laboratories introduced Dolby Vision in 2014, and the format now works with many TVs, home theater devices, laptops, game consoles, and other equipment. Netflix has long supported HDR10 and Dolby Vision, then added HDR10+ streaming in March 2025.
What Netflix Dolby Vision Requires
The first requirement is a Netflix Premium subscription, which costs $26.99 per month. Supported devices include TVs from brands like LG, Sony, TCL, and Amazon Fire TVs, along with set-top boxes and gaming consoles.
Windows PCs can play Dolby Vision through Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers. Macs also support it when the computer has Dolby Vision and uses the Safari browser. These options give viewers more ways to watch, but the entire setup still has to pass the Dolby Vision signal from the source to the screen.
That means every device in the chain must support Dolby Vision. The subscription, source device, television, and any connected equipment all matter. A compatible TV alone cannot guarantee Dolby Vision playback if another part of the setup does not support the format.
You also need a high-quality HDMI cable that supports HDCP 2.2. Netflix and Dolby recommend an internet connection of at least 15 megabits per second for a smooth stream with the best possible quality.
Why Dolby Vision Looks Different
Dolby Vision uses dynamic metadata to adjust HDR effects scene by scene or frame by frame. Scenes can look richer, with more detail, stronger colors, and sharper contrast between dark and light visuals.
That adjustment separates Dolby Vision from a setup that applies one fixed HDR treatment across an entire title. The television and other equipment must support Dolby Vision so those changes can reach the screen as intended.
Netflix titles that support Dolby Vision include Stranger Things, Bridgerton, The Crown, The Sandman, Outer Banks, The Gray Man, Enola Holmes, and Glass Onion. The format is not limited to one type of show or film, so viewers can check several kinds of content on a compatible setup.
To confirm whether a title is playing in Dolby Vision, check the settings on the device or app. On a smart TV, the information button on the remote can provide details. On mobile devices, check the Playback Specification.
Where Hisense TVs Fit In
Hisense TVs for dorms, apartments, and home setups start at $179. That gives shoppers options for different living spaces while they consider screen size, available HDMI ports, and compatibility with their other equipment.
Those ports become more important when a TV connects to several devices. A streaming device, game console, and other HDMI equipment can quickly use the available connections, which is where an HDMI switch can help.
HDMI Switches, Splitters, and Matrix Devices
An HDMI switch lets multiple HDMI devices connect to one TV when the television has fewer ports than the setup needs. The switch changes between inputs through automatic detection, physical buttons, or a remote.
Some HDMI switches support HDMI 2.1, a standard that includes 4K at 120Hz, dynamic HDR, variable refresh rate, and auto low latency mode. Anyone building a setup around those features needs a switch and cables that support the same standards as the connected devices.
An HDMI splitter does the opposite of a switch. It takes one output signal and sends it to multiple displays, which is useful when the same source needs to appear on several screens.
Splitters work on a “lowest common denominator” basis by default. In practice, the connected displays determine what signal the system can use. A splitter labeled “downscale” can adjust for differences in resolution between displays.
HDMI models also come in active and passive versions. Active models have their own power source, while passive models receive power through the HDMI connection. Cable choice matters too: signal problems can occur over 25 feet when the cable lacks an active connection or an extender.
Most modern HDMI splitters and switches support HDCP 2.2, while HDCP 2.3 is the latest standard. A high-quality cable compatible with current standards helps avoid a weak link in the setup, especially when Dolby Vision and other protected streaming content are involved.
For more advanced home theater setups, combination splitter and switch devices called matrix splitters can send different sources to different displays. They cost more and are typically used when a basic switch or splitter cannot handle the system’s needs.
The simplest path to Netflix Dolby Vision is still a fully compatible chain: Premium service, supported content, a compatible screen and source device, suitable HDMI equipment, an HDCP 2.2 cable, and at least 15 megabits per second of connection speed.
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