We’re used to hearing bad news about Google Pixel products. It seems like every week, Gizmochina readers encounter interesting software and hardware problems – especially with the Pixel 7 series. But this time, we have some good news to share: the Pixel Buds Pro have finally received the promised spatial audio with head tracking update. Here are all the details…
Pixel Buds Pro finally get the promised spatial audio with head tracking update
Good news for Pixel Buds Pro owners as Google has finally released the much-awaited Spatial Audio with Head Tracking update. This firmware update (version 4.30) brings in several new features such as a 5-band EQ, left and right balance control, and bug fixes, improving the previous version (3.14).
To help users understand how to use this new feature, Google has published an instructional video on its YouTube channel. However, this feature is only available on newer non-A-series Pixel devices like the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro. Unfortunately, Pixel 6a owners won’t be able to access this update.
Google has also updated the Pixel Buds Help page with a guide on how to use this feature, its benefits, and the apps where it’s available. As of now, the feature is only available on HBO Max and Netflix Premium, but it’s expected to work with other streaming apps that support movies and shows with 5.1 surround sound or higher.
The Spatial Audio feature creates an immersive audio experience that makes the content sound more realistic, and with Pixel Buds Pro, it creates a multi-speaker effect, similar to a surround sound setup, making it ideal for movies and TV shows. It may take a few days for the update to be available to all Pixel Buds Pro owners.
Once the update is installed, users can easily enable the feature by going to the “Spatial Audio” section in the Pixel Buds app. From there, they can enable toggles for Spatial Audio and Head Tracking and hear the difference with the demo. You can also watch this video on the subject.
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