You can disable head tracking on your AirPods through the Accessibility settings on your iPhone or iPad. This will disable the "Follow iPhone" feature while still allowing you to enjoy Spatial Audio.
Here's how to turn off head tracking (also known as Spatial Audio with head tracking):
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Scroll down and tap on "Accessibility".
- Scroll down to the "Physical and Motor" section and tap on "AirPods". (Make sure your AirPods are connected to your device.) If you have multiple AirPods, choose the relevant one.
- Toggle the "Follow iPhone" switch to the "off" position. (This might also be labeled as "Spatial Audio > Head Tracking" in some iOS versions)
Turning off "Follow iPhone" will disable head tracking, meaning the spatial audio effect will be fixed and won't dynamically adjust as you move your head. You will still experience Spatial Audio (if enabled separately) and Dolby Atmos.
In Summary:
Disabling head tracking involves navigating to your device's Accessibility settings and toggling off the "Follow iPhone" (or similar) option within the AirPods settings. This will keep Spatial Audio on but fix the audio in place rather than moving with your head.
