Netflix announces Spatial audio support: What it means, will it work with your TV or device and all other details – Times of India

Netflix has announced Spatial audio for its members around the world. The company has partnered with Sennheiser to bring Spatial audio feature to its platform. For those unaware, Spatial audio enhances stereo audio quality and offers viewers an immersive sound experience. The new capability adds to other Netflix features including 4K, HDR, Dolby Atmos and Netflix Calibrated Mode.
How will Spatial audio on Netflix work
Spatial audio has started rolling out across the company’s catalogue. Netflix users can hear it for themselves by typing “Spatial audio” into the search bar and select a show or film that supports it in the search results.
How to watch Netflix with Spatial audio On
Netflix uses Sennheiser AMBEO technology to enhance stereo audio with an immersive surround sound experience. The Spatial audio technology is said to be compatible with all devices and streaming plans. This means that Netflix users do not require surround sound speakers or home theater equipment to experience Spatial audio. For Netflix users who do not have surround sound speakers, spatial audio qill be enabled automatically when watching a compatible TV show or movie using stereo audio.
However, some TVs/devices default setting is to 5.1 audio output which disables Spatial audio. These users are recommended to change their device’s settings to stereo audio.
To users who have surround sound speakers, Netflix recommends watching TV shows and movies in 5.1 surround sound or Dolby Atmos.
Is Spatial audio available for all Netflix shows
No, not all titles or every season of TV shows are available with Spatial audio. Spatial is available only on compatible titles. Users will see ‘surround sound’ icons next to the title’s description.