Will the spatial audio feature on Airpods work on Android and Windows?

Will this feature work on Airpods while connected on Android and Windows?

Can I turn the feature on or off in those systems?


Posted on Oct 3, 2020 4:04 PM

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Posted on Oct 3, 2020 7:10 PM

No.

What you need

  • AirPods Pro
  • iPhone 7 or later or one of these iPad models:
    • iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd generation) and later
    • iPad Pro 11‑inch
    • iPad Air (3rd generation)
    • iPad (6th generation) and later
    • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iOS or iPadOS 14 or later
  • Audiovisual content from a supported app

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211775

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Oct 3, 2020 7:10 PM in response to kifis

No.

What you need

  • AirPods Pro
  • iPhone 7 or later or one of these iPad models:
    • iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd generation) and later
    • iPad Pro 11‑inch
    • iPad Air (3rd generation)
    • iPad (6th generation) and later
    • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iOS or iPadOS 14 or later
  • Audiovisual content from a supported app

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211775

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Oct 25, 2020 8:59 AM in response to kifis

Yes there is a work around for windows called waves nx. There is a trail for 30 days for free. The way it works is that it uses a webcam to trach the movement if your head. So all you would need to do is connect your airpods or airpods pros to your pc/laptop like any other Bluetooth device


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