Netflix teams up with Sennheiser to introduce spatial audio on the platform
Just like Apple TV+, Netflix has announced spatial audio in partnership with Sennheiser for some shows, movies on the platform. For the unversed, spatial audio translates regular audio to three-dimensional sound that makes it feel like you are watching the content in cinema.
Netflix releases spatial audio feature for Stranger Things, Red Notice and more
Netflix assures that you don’t need any special equipment like a home theatre or surround sound speaker or any special streaming plan to get access to this feature. This feature was earlier available for the Apple TV+ streaming service.
Movies and series getting this functionality are Ryan Reynolds’ The Adam Project, The Stranger Things season 4, The Witcher, Interceptor, Locke & Key and more. Users can try out the spatial audio feature by simply typing “spatial audio” in the search bar on the homepage. Now select the preferred movie or series you want to watch and voila!
Netflix already comes with support for 4K, HDR, Dolby Atmos, and Netflix Calibrated Mode. As mentioned earlier, it is compatible with all devices, all streaming plans, and does not require surround sound speakers or home theater equipment.
As per a statement by Netflix, “Netflix spatial audio helps to translate the cinematic experience of immersive audio to any stereo, so the work creators do to bring you into the story happens no matter what device you use to watch Netflix. Spatial audio will roll out across our catalog beginning today.”
Notably, if you do not have surround sound speaker, the spatial audio feature will be enabled automatically while streaming the compatible show or a series. On the other hand, if you have surround sound speakers, watching TV shows and movies in 5.1 surround sound or Dolby Atmos is recommended by Netflix.
Spatial Audio compatible devices
Below listed are the Apple devices that support spatial audio
A compatible Apple device
iPhone 7 and later using iOS 15.1 or above
iPad Air 3rd generation and later using iPadOS 15.1 or above
iPad mini 5th generation and later using iPadOS 15.1 or above
iPad Pro 3rd generation and later using iPadOS 15.1 or above
Apple TV 4K and later using tvOS 15 or above
Compatible Apple headphones
Airpods 3rd generation
Airpods Pro
Airpods Max
Beats Fit Pro
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