The height speakers will then automatically angle forward when you listen to music, movies, or shows that don't support overhead audio. This will automatically angle the Elevate speakers up when you listen to Dolby Atmos or DTS:X audio. For the most accurate audio experience with movies, I recommend using the Elevate Auto setting and the Direct EQ mode. This includes setting your preference for the rotating speakers. You can adjust settings using the remote or the SmartCast app. I had some issues getting the app to find the soundbar during my initial setup, but after restarting it was able to connect.
Streaming you can download the Vizio SmartCast mobile app. Though having to use cables for the satellites is less convenient than a fully wireless design, the included speaker wires are long enough to suit small and medium rooms. The subwoofer wirelessly connects to the soundbar. To get the system set up, you simply need to plug the power cables in, connect the soundbar to your TV, and run the satellite speaker cables to the subwoofer. The system includes a soundbar, two satellite speakers, and a subwoofer. Vizio takes the Elevate further by incorporating special rotating drivers. This makes it sound as if the audio is coming from above your head. The height channels work by angling sound up to bounce effects off your ceiling. The satellites then serve as your left surround and right surround speakers, and each has their own height channel. The soundbar itself has a left, center, right, left height, and right height channel. This means there are five ear-level channels, one subwoofer, and four up-firing channels for height effects. The system offers support for a total of 5.1.4 channels. Though a system like this is compact compared to a traditional home theater setup, keep in mind that the Elevate and its subwoofer are fairly large compared to most soundbar packages. The Elevate features a sleek, industrial design with an all black finish and aluminum build. Works with separate Alexa and Google Assistant products One HDMI eRC, two HDMI inputs, 3.5mm input, Optical input, USBÄ«acklit remote included, works with SmartCast app Soundbar, two satellite speakers, 8-inch wireless subwoofer
The system's software is a little glitchy, but you'd be hard pressed to find a better 5.1.4 home theater package for this price. I've been reviewing home theater products for nearly a decade, and after spending a month with the Elevate, I've come away impressed by the soundbar's performance and value.
The front speakers also feature a clever rotating design, which allows them to automatically switch from up-firing to front-firing positions depending on what you're watching. With its up-firing speakers, the Elevate can make it seem like sound effects are coming from above your head. The system comes with everything you need and it even features built-in amplification so you don't have to buy a receiver.
The Elevate is designed to offer a full 5.1.4 surround sound solution in a convenient package, complete with a soundbar, satellite speakers, and a subwoofer. And that's where a Dolby Atmos soundbar system like the Vizio Elevate comes in. Though this type of configuration offers the best performance, there are many buyers who simply don't have the space and budget for that kind of investment. For a traditional setup, you need multiple speakers and a separate AV receiver to power and process everything. Putting together a proper Dolby Atmos home theater system can be a complicated and expensive task.