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Personalized Spatial Sound uses the TrueDepth camera on the iPhone to analyze your ear shape in three dimensions and takes this information to create a personalized sound profile tailored just for you. Here’s how to set it up.
What you need?
- iPhone with Face ID running iOS 16 or later.
- AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods Max.
How to set up Personalized Spatial Sound?
- Once connected to your AirPods, open the Settings app on the iPhone.
- Tap the name of your AirPods, at the top of the settings.
- Scroll down and tap Personalized Spatial Audio.
- Click Personalize Spatial Audio… (Personalized Spatial Audio…).
- Follow the on-screen instructions, including putting the front camera over your right and left ear.
Once the setup is complete, you can tap See & Hear How It Works to see what it sounds like. If you don’t like it, you can turn off this feature via Personalized Spatial Audio – Stop Using Personalized Spatial Audio… (Personalized Spatial Audio – Stop Using Personalized Spatial Audio…).
