Use Spatial Audio and head tracking

Important: Spatial Audio is available for Google Pixel Buds Pro with Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro and most newer Pixel phones. It is not compatible with A-Series phones.

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) with Pixel Buds Pro. 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

By default, head tracking is off.

1. Go to your phone’s Settings Connected devices Pixel Bud's settings  Spatial Audio.
2. Turn Spatial Audio and Head tracking on or off.

Tip: There is a demo for Spatial Audio in the Spatial Audio menu.

Learn more at Listen with Spatial Audio on your Pixel phone.