Spatial audio mac os

Listen with spatial audio for AirPods Pro and AirPods Max

Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking brings theater-like sound from the movie or video you’re watching, so that sound seems like it’s coming from all around you.

What you need

• AirPods Pro or AirPods Max
• 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) and later
  • iPad (6th generation) and later
  • iPad mini (5th generation) and later
• iOS or iPadOS 14 or later
• Apple TV 4K with tvOS 15
• Audiovisual content from a supported app

See and hear how spatial audio works on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Make sure that you’re wearing your AirPods Pro or AirPods Max, and that they’re connected to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
2. Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
3. Find your AirPods in the list (for example, «John’s AirPods»).
4. Tap the More Info button next to your AirPods.
5. Choose Spatial Audio.
6. Switch from Stereo Audio to Spatial Audio to see and hear a demonstration of the difference between them.

See and hear how spatial audio works on your Apple TV

1. Make sure that you’re wearing your AirPods Pro or AirPods Max, and that they’re connected to your Apple TV.
2. Go to Settings > Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth.
3. Choose your AirPods from the list (for example, «John’s AirPods»).
4. Choose «See & Hear How It Works» under Spatial Audio.
5. Switch from Stereo Audio to Spatial Audio to see and hear a demonstration of the difference between them.

Turn on spatial audio and see the status on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Make sure that you’re wearing your AirPods Pro or AirPods Max, and that they’re connected to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
2. Open Control Center on your iPhone or iPod touch or on your iPad.
3. To turn on spatial audio while you’re playing multichannel content or Spatialize Stereo while you’re playing two-channel stereo content, touch and hold the volume control. This also shows you the status icons.

Turn on spatial audio and see the status on your Apple TV

1. Make sure that you’re wearing your AirPods Pro or AirPods Max, and that they’re connected to your Apple TV.
2. 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.
3. Choose your AirPods from the list (for example, «John’s AirPods»).
4. Choose Spatial Audio while you’re playing multichannel content, or Spatialize Stereo while you’re playing two-channel stereo content. This also shows you the status icons.

Spatial audio or Spatialize Stereo is on.

Spatial audio and Spatialize Stereo are off.

Some device settings, including Follow iPhone, Balance, Mono audio, and Headphone Accommodations, can affect how spatial audio works.

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About spatial audio with Dolby Atmos in Apple Music

If you subscribe to Apple Music, you can listen to select songs in spatial audio with Dolby Atmos. Learn which devices support Dolby Atmos, how to change settings for Dolby Atmos, and find answers to common questions so you can start listening.

Choose how to listen to Dolby Atmos on your iPhone or iPad

1. Update your iPhone or iPad to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Tap Music.
4. Under Audio, tap Dolby Atmos.
5. Choose Automatic, Always On, or turn Dolby Atmos off.

If you choose Automatic, here’s what you need

Supported songs automatically play in Dolby Atmos when you’re listening with:

• AirPods Pro or AirPods Max with spatial audio turned on. Go to Control Center, touch and hold the volume button, then tap Spatial Audio.
• AirPods
• BeatsX, Beats Solo3 Wireless, Beats Studio3, Powerbeats3 Wireless, Beats Flex, Powerbeats Pro, Beats Solo Pro, or Beats Studio Buds
• The built-in speakers on an iPhone XS or later (except iPhone SE), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation or later), iPad Pro 11-inch, or iPad Air (4th generation)

If you choose Always On, here’s what you need

If you want to use other headphones that don’t support automatic playback, choose Always On.

Choose how to listen to Dolby Atmos on your Mac

1. Update your Mac to the latest version of macOS.
2. Open the Apple Music app.
3. In the menu bar, choose Music > Preferences.
4. Click the Playback tab.
5. Choose Automatic, Always On, or turn Dolby Atmos off.

If you choose Automatic, here’s what you need

Supported songs automatically play in Dolby Atmos when you’re listening with:

• AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max
• BeatsX, Beats Solo3 Wireless, Beats Studio3, Powerbeats3 Wireless, Beats Flex, Powerbeats Pro, Beats Solo Pro, or Beats Studio Buds
• The built-in speakers on a MacBook Pro (2018 model or later), MacBook Air (2018 model or later), or iMac (2021 model)

If you choose Always On, here’s what you need

If you want to use other headphones that don’t support automatic playback, choose Always On.

How to listen to Dolby Atmos on your Apple TV 4K

Update your Apple TV 4K to the latest version of tvOS. Then make sure that you have one of the following connections:

Turn Dolby Atmos on or off

1. On your Apple TV, go to Settings > Apps.
2. Select Music.
3. Select Dolby Atmos to change it to Automatic or Off.

How to listen to Dolby Atmos on your Android device

• You need an Android device that supports Dolby Atmos. To see if your Android device is supported, check with your device’s manufacturer.
• Update the Apple Music app to the latest version.

Turn Dolby Atmos on or off

1. Open the Apple Music app.
2. Tap the More button .
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Dolby Atmos to turn it on or off.

Frequently asked questions

If I turn up the volume of Dolby Atmos tracks, I notice that stereo tracks play much louder. What should I do?

Turn on Sound Check. Here’s how:

• On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Music, and turn on Sound Check.
• On your Mac, open the Apple Music app. In the menu bar, choose Music > Preferences. Click the Playback tab, then select Sound Check to turn it on.
• On your Apple TV, go to Settings > Apps > Music, and turn on Sound Check.

Is spatial audio with dynamic head tracking available for music?

Can I listen to music from Apple Music in Dolby Atmos on HomePod speakers?

Currently HomePod speakers must be connected to your Apple TV 4K to play music in Dolby Atmos.

How can I see if a song is available in Dolby Atmos?

Play the song, then check for the Dolby Atmos badge in Now Playing. If every song on an album is available in Dolby Atmos, you’ll see the Dolby Atmos badge on the album’s detail page. Some songs are available in Dolby Atmos only on a particular version of an album.

Whatʼs the best way to find music in Dolby Atmos?

You can find music available in Dolby Atmos on Apple Musicʼs editorial playlists.

How can I get a Dolby Atmos version of a song that I already downloaded to my library?

To get a Dolby Atmos version of a song that you already downloaded from Apple Music, just delete the song and redownload it from the Apple Music catalog.

Make sure that you turn on «Download in Dolby Atmos» in Settings on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Android device. Here’s how:

• On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Music, and turn on Download in Dolby Atmos.
• On your Mac, open the Apple Music app. In the menu bar, choose Music > Preferences. Click the General tab, then select Download in Dolby Atmos.
• On your Android device, open the Apple Music app. Tap the More button , tap Settings, then turn on Download Dolby Atmos.

How can I listen to the stereo version of a song that’s downloaded in Dolby Atmos?

When you download a Dolby Atmos version of a song, a stereo version of the song is downloaded too. To listen to the stereo version of a song, just turn off Dolby Atmos in Settings, then play the song.

Apple Music availability might vary by country or region. Learn what’s available in your country or region.

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