Use Spatial Audio and head tracking

How to use Spatial Audio on your Google Pixel Buds Pro

Important:

• Spatial Audio with head tracking is compatible withGoogle Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 with Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, or newer Pixel phones. This feature is not compatible with A-Series Pixel phones.
• Only stereo Spatial Audio (Spatial Audio without head tracking) is available for Pixel Buds 2a.

Spatial audio is an immersive audio experience that puts you at the center of the action, making content sound more realistic. The sound is "spatialized" to create a multi-speaker effect, similar to a surround sound setup. This effect works best with movies and TV shows.

You can try out this new feature on streaming services such as HBO Max and Netflix Premium (subscription required.)

Turn on Spatial Audio and head tracking

Important:

• When you enable Spatial Audio, Premium Audio will be deactivated.
• By default, head tracking is off.

On a Pixel phone with Android 10+:

1. Go to your Settings and then Connected devices.
2. Under "Saved devices," tap your paired Pixel Buds' Settings Settings and then Device details and then Sounds. For quick access:
   1. Swipe down from the top of your screen for Quick Settings.
   2. Touch and hold the Bluetooth menu.
   3. Go to your paired Pixel Buds’ Settings Settings.
   4. Tap Sound.
3. Turn on Spatial Audio and Head tracking.

On other Android devices:

1. Open the Google Pixel Buds app Pixel Buds.
2. Tap Device details and then Sound.
3. Turn on Spatial Audio and Head tracking.

Learn more about Spatial Audio on your Pixel phone.