Netflix has began the method of supporting spatial audio on its iOS app, in keeping with 9to5Mac. Following Reddit reports, a spokesperson for the corporate advised the outlet it just lately started a gradual rollout of the function to its iOS customers. To take benefit, you’ll want a pair of AirPods Pro or AirPods Max, in addition to an iPhone or iPad with iOS 14 put in on the system. The toggle to allow the function is positioned within the Control Center. As it is a gradual rollout, it’s possible you’ll not see the toggle even if in case you have the newest model of Netflix put in in your iPhone or iPad.

Spatial audio makes use of head-tracking to widen the soundstage of a film or TV present and make it really feel like your complete room you’re in is being full of sound. The result’s a extra immersive expertise. Netflix is a bit late to help spatial audio. Some of the extra fashionable apps the place you might use the function earlier than right now embody Disney+, HBO Max and Peacock. Still, there are simply as many platforms the place it’s not accessible. More notable examples embody YouTube and Amazon Prime Video, making this a major milestone for the function all the identical.