Netflix streaming service to support 3D spatial audio for Apple’s AirPods.
Back in November, reports on Reddit said spatial audio was working with AirPods Pro with Netflix, but it was not available for everyone.
What is Spatial audio?
Spatial audio, according to Apple, the feature “with dynamic head tracking brings theatre-like sound that surrounds you from the movie or video you’re watching, so that it seems as if the sound is coming from all around you. The sound field stays mapped to the device, and the voice stays with the actor or action on screen.”
What do you need to get spatial audio to work?
To get spatial audio, you’ll need AirPods Pro or AirPods Max and the following:
iPhone 7 or later
iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd generation) and later
iPad Pro 11‑inch
iPad Air (3rd generation)
iPad (6th generation) and later
iPad mini (5th generation)
iOS or iPadOS 14 or later
Audiovisual content from a supported app (Apple’s TV app, Disney+)
Unfortunately Apple TV 4K does not support spatial audio.
When is Spacial audio expected to be released for Netflix?
According to iPhoneSoft, an unnamed source says testing for spatial audio has been in place since December 2020:
This feature has apparently been in testing at Netflix since last December. This person works on the development part for the firm in the USA, but wishes to remain anonymous for obvious reasons. According to her, the streaming leader should launch this novelty by spring with initially a logically small catalog.
Apparently spatial audio has been working for AirPods Pro and AirPods Max owners since the 3A283 software update for these wireless earphones and headphones.
