Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking bringscinema-likesound fromthe film or videoyou’re watching, so that soundfeels like it’s coming from all around you.
Devices that you can use with spatial audio
AirPods Pro (1st or 2nd generation), AirPods Max, AirPods (3rd generation), Beats Fit Pro, Beats Studio Pro or Beats Solo 4
The built-in speakers on an iPhone7 or later, or on one of these iPad models:
iPadPro12.9‑inch (3rd generation) and later
iPadPro11‑inch
iPadAir (3rd generation) and later
iPad (6th generation) and later
iPadmini (5th generation) and later
iOS or iPadOS15.1or later
The built-in speakers on a Mac computer with Apple silicon
Apple TV 4K with tvOS 15 or later
Vision Pro with the latest version of visionOS
Audio-visual content from a supported app
Turn on spatial audio
Find out how to turn on spatial audio on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV or Vision Pro.
Turn on spatial audio on your iPhone or iPad
Make sure that you’re wearing your AirPods Pro (1st or 2nd generation), AirPods Max, AirPods (3rd generation), Beats Fit Pro, Beats Studio Pro or Beats Solo 4, and that they’re connected to your iPhone or iPad.
See AlsoAirPods controlsTouch and hold the volume control to turn on spatial audio while you’re playing multichannel content or Spatialise Stereo while you’re playing two-channel stereo content. This also shows you the status icons.
When you turn on spatial audio with head tracking, audio adjusts based on your head movement. To turn on spatial audio and dynamic head tracking, tap Head Tracked. To turn on spatial audio only, tap Fixed. To turn off spatial audio and dynamic head tracking, tap Off.
Turn on spatial audio on your Mac with Applesilicon
Make sure that you’re wearing your AirPods Pro (1st or 2nd generation), AirPods Max, AirPods (3rd generation), Beats Fit Pro, Beats Studio Pro or Beats Solo 4, and that they’re connected to your Mac.
Click the AirPods or Beats icon in the menu bar to see Spatial Audio listed while you’re playing multichannel content, or Spatialise Stereo while you’re playing two-channel stereo content.
Click Head Tracked to turn on spatial audio and dynamic head tracking. To only turn on spatial audio, click Fixed. To turn off spatial audio and dynamic head tracking, click Off.
Turn on spatial audio on your AppleTV
Make sure that you’re wearing your AirPods Pro (1st or 2nd generation), AirPods Max, AirPods (3rd generation), Beats Fit Pro, Beats Studio Pro or Beats Solo 4, and that they’re connected to your Apple TV.
Go to Settings > Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth. Or you can press and hold the Home button on your Siri Remote while you’re playing audiovisual content in a supported app.
Choose your AirPods or Beatsfrom the list.
Choose Spatial Audio while you’re playing multichannel content, or Spatialise Stereo while you’re playing two-channel stereo content. This also shows you the status icons.
Turn on spatial audio on your Vision Pro
Make sure that you’re wearing your AirPods Pro (1st or 2nd generation), AirPods Max, AirPods (3rd generation), Beats Fit Pro, Beats Studio Pro or Beats Solo 4, and that they’re connected to your Vision Pro.
Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
Choose your AirPods or Beatsfrom the list.
Turn on Personalised Spatial Audio.
Choose Spatial Audio while you’re playing multichannel content, or Spatialise Stereo while you’re playing two-channel stereo content. This also shows you the status icons.
Some device settings, including Follow iPhone, Balance, Mono audio and Headphone Accommodations, can affect how spatial audio works.
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