Why is Spatial Audio not available on Mac
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Show One of the options we have on Macs is to activate spatial audio. For all those who do not know exactly what this Spatial Audio is, we can briefly tell you that consists of listening to the sound with dynamic tracking depending on the position of the head. This sound is distributed throughout the space creating a totally immersive and immersive listening experience. Logically for this we need a device compatible with this sound and our Mac together with the AirPods Pro, AirPods Max or headphones compatible with this type of sound is the minimum necessary combo. The Spatial Audio you get a much more immersive experience by linking to the device the voice remains with the actor or the action that is seen on the screen. To enable spatial audio in Apple Music we must first be clear that we need iOS 14.6 or later on the iPhone, iPadOS 14.6 or later on the iPad and macOS 11.4 or later on Mac. This sound option is compatible with: AirPods, AirPods Pro or AirPods Max BeatsX, Beats Solo3 Wireless, Beats Studio3, Powerbeats3 Wireless, Beats Flex, Powerbeats Pro, or Beats Solo Pro Built-in speakers on MacBook Pro (2018 model or later), MacBook Air (2018 model or later) or iMac (2021 model) In this case you always have to select the option always on if we are using third-party headphones that do not support automatic connection. Now that we have all the indications let's see how to activate this spatial audio on the Mac:
In both cases we will already have this Spatial Audio activated on the Mac but if we choose automatic, the tracks will be played in Dolby Atmos whenever possible. The content of the article adheres to our principles of editorial ethics. To report an error click here!. New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on November 02, 2021) follows: Apple macOS 12 Monterey is the latest version of the Mac operating system that was announced at Apple WWDC 2021 in June and launched on October 25. It brings many new features such as redesigned Safari interface, Focus mode, new notification interface, shortcuts, universal control, and many more. Since its launch, macOS Monterey has reached plenty of users and many have come up with positive reviews. However, not everyone is having a good time using the latest macOS version, some have also reported various kinds of bugs with it. You can check more on macOS 12 Monterey in our dedicated tracker. Some macOS 12 Monterey users have recently complained about the trackpad issue where tapping to click does not register. And now another issue has come to light regarding Spatial Audio feature on Macs. Spatial Audio is Apple’s sound technology that is available in AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. It provides users with an immersive audio experience which is done through various sensors. However, some M1 Mac users are now complaining (1, 2, 3) that Spatial Audio is not working with Apple Music on macOS Monterey. Although the option for Spatial Audio is available in sound settings, it is greyed out and can’t be turned on. Here are some reports for reference:
This is not a new bug, some users say that it has been bothering them since the first beta of macOS Monterey. While Spatial Audio is not available on the Apple Music app, it works fine through the Safari browser. Moreover, some Spotify users on macOS Monterey are also reporting the same issue where they are unable to turn on Spatial Audio feature. With two different music platforms affected by the same bug, it clearly seems that the new macOS Monterey is the one causing this issue. Unfortunately, Apple has not yet acknowledged this issue. And also, currently, there is no workaround available for the same. We hope that it gets sorted out soon and possibly with the next software update. That said, we will keep you posted on the further development of the Spatial Audio feature not working on the macOS Monterey issue as and when anything new comes to our notice. Update 1 (February 21)02:03 pm (IST): Here’s a temporary solution for this issue that worked for some users. So, if you are still having this problem then you can try this workaround and see if it helps.
Note: We have more such stories in our dedicated Apple macOS section, so make sure to follow them as well. PiunikaWeb started as purely an investigative tech journalism website with main focus on ‘breaking’ or ‘exclusive’ news. In no time, our stories got picked up by the likes of Forbes, Foxnews, Gizmodo, TechCrunch, Engadget, The Verge, Macrumors, and many others. Want to know more about us? Head here. Why is Spatial Audio not available Mac?Spatial Audio only works with Apple silicon Macs, like the M1 MacBook Air, the 14-inch MacBook Pro, the 16-inch MacBook Pro, or the Mac Studio. You also need to make sure that you're running macOS Monterey. Of course, you need a compatible audio device to listen to Spatial Audio on your Mac as well.
How do I enable spatial sound on my Mac?Choose Dolby Atmos (spatial) audio quality preferences
In the Music app on your Mac, choose Music > Preferences. Do any of the following: Play supported songs in a Dolby Atmos audio format: Click Playback, then choose one of the options from the Dolby Atmos pop-up menu.
Does Spatial Audio work on Mac?Yes. You can listen to Dolby Atmos music in Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking on AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and Beats Fit Pro with a compatible iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Does Spatial Audio work with Apple Music Mac?If you subscribe to Apple Music, you can listen to available tracks in Dolby Atmos, which creates an immersive, three-dimensional (spatial) audio experience on stereo headphones or built-in speakers.
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