CES 2026 once again confirmed Dolby’s central role in the evolution of audiovisual technologies. Among this year’s most striking innovations, the second generation of Dolby Vision stands out as a major breakthrough in home TV. More than just a technical advance, it reflects Dolby’s goal to push the boundaries of visual rendering to meet the expectations of an increasingly demanding public. How does Dolby Vision 2 redefine image quality standards on today’s televisions?
Dolby Vision 2: a response to the demands of new-generation TVs
Designed as a significant evolution of the first version, Dolby Vision 2 is based on a new image engine called Content Intelligence. This enables the full potential of the latest generation of TVs to be harnessed by dynamically adapting to the content being broadcast.
The technology also introduces new features, including Authentic Motion, designed to improve image fluidity without compromising artistic intent. According to Dolby, this approach aims to go beyond conventional HDR, to offer a “more authentic, faithful and uncompromising” image.
Broader manufacturer support for Dolby Vision 2
The second generation of Dolby Vision is already enjoying significant support from leading TV manufacturers. Several brands have announced their intention to integrate this technology into their 2026 ranges:
- Hisense plans compatibility with its RGB MiniLED 2026 models (UX, UR9, UR8), with possible extension to other ranges via OTA (Over-The-Air) updates.
- TCL plans to equip its X Series QD-Mini LED and C Series 2026, also via OTA.
- TP Vision (Philips) will integrate Dolby Vision 2 into its OLED 2026 models, including the OLED811, OLED911 and high-end OLED951 series.
This industrial support reflects ongoing large-scale adoption, which should accelerate the spread of this technology across the global market.
Greater synergy between image and sound with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect
Alongside the picture, Dolby is enhancing the audio experience with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, now integrated into selected LG TVs. This technology enables wireless connection of compatible speakers, for dynamic, customizable sound spatialization.
In particular, LG has announced that several of its premium models will benefit from this functionality via a forthcoming software update. This integration underlines a strong market trend: making the TV the center of a coherent, immersive audio-video ecosystem.
Summary
At CES 2026, Dolby took the next step in image quality with the launch of Dolby Vision 2. Supported by a new-generation image engine and advanced features such as Authentic Motion, this technology is a direct response to the growing capabilities of high-end TVs. Rapid adoption by brands such as Hisense, TCL and Philips confirms this trend. Coupled with audio innovations such as Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, Dolby is pursuing its goal of offering a more immersive, more precise and more accessible audiovisual experience to as many people as possible.
