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New AirPods Pro Firmware Introduces Spatial Audio Support and Automatic Switching
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I searched for some documentation but was unable to find it. Can you point me to it?
Replies from some members on here. Found this:
Scroll down to "This does not work on older iPads"
Scroll down to "This does not work on older iPads"
Per Apple's iPad OS 14 webpage it says:
- Works with AirPods Pro. Requires iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd generation) and later, iPad Pro 11‑inch, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad (6th generation) and later, or iPad mini (5th generation).
Tried the Apple TV app and, yup, spatial audio. Also on the HBO Max app on supported shows.
Which is ridiculous as its more powerful then the iPad 6th generation which does support it..
On the Apple TV? Because I was not able to get it working on there. (Working on the Iphone and Ipad)
So 16 pages here, I didn't read every one.. sorry.. but mine finally upgraded. Started to listen to Spotify this morning and my airpod pros sound like absolute s#%t now.. static, humming, crap.. I rebooted the phone (even tho it rebooted on installing the GM of iOS 14) and still crap.. going to unpair and re-pair but anyone have this happening? They work fine with my Macbook Pro for Webex calls (which Im on 8-10 hours a day) so Im confused
Can anyone recommend a movie or TV show that would highlight the surround sound of spatial audio?
Answer my own question - NO APPLE TV WILL NOT SUPPORT SPATIAL AUDIO
ATV, any version (and Macs for that matter), do not support Spatial Audio.
It requires a gyroscope and accelerometer in the playing device, which is why it’s restricted to iPhone and iPad.
“Requires iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, or iPhone SE (2nd generation).”
I was hoping it would support virtual surround sound, and just not include the head turning aspect on the TV, which is cool but not as useful IMHO. I mostly use my AirPods the watch TV and rarely use my iPad or iPhone, so I was looking forward to this feature on my Apple TV, bummer it's not supported.
Exactly what I was thinking. No need the “Follow” just the virtual surround.
Yeah, I have the same issue and just found the compatibility list: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211775
Booo!
What you need
- AirPods Pro
- iPhone 7 or later or one of these iPad models:
- 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
I don't see why gyroscope and accelerometer would be needed on a device that is stationary anyway?
And yes, it is impressive on iPhones and iPads. Would be great on the Apple TV for watching movies without making noise.
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Why would anyone want that? I'd want the sound stage comsistent no matter which way I turn my head. Cool concept but still gimmicky. I can see people using it for a little bit and then disabling it from being annoyed.The spatial audio is absolutely wild! Turn your head 90 degrees from the phone to see it work. Two thumbs up Apple.
Edit: The more I use it, it can be a little off putting. It gives me the sense that my Airpods aren't working and sound is coming from the iPhone. (Yes, I know that's the point)
Wow, the Apple TV really got the shaft on the AirPod update. Automatic Switching doesn't work either. That was a big feature I was hoping for, which works great between my iPhone and iPad, but I really wanted it on my Mac and Apple TV too. Hopefully the OS X update is getting it. Spacial Audio is unreal on my iPad and iPhone, I'm just blown away but don't understand why it can't be done on Apple TV when it uses the sensors in the AirPods??
I just installed iPadOS on my iPad Pro 2020 and the new Spatial Audio feature is mind bending. I like it. Very dynamic and makes for a much better entertainment experience. Looking forward to it for the AppleTV.
Big smile here.
Big smile here.
Does anyone have any “surround” examples? Where, in your 5.1 setup, there’s sound coming from behind you? Just wondering if there’s ANY of that going on with these headphones.
Anyone having trouble getting auto-switching to work? I have all devices and hardware and software updated...but still nothing working the way I've seen in videos.