Windows 10: Spatial Audio not working! Bruh

My computer's spatial audio hasn't been working across multiple pairs of headphones recently. In the settings, it oddly switches automatically to off when I change the setting in the drop bar.

Here is a gyazo gif I took displaying my issue.

Thanks for the help!

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spatial sound

Hi,

Windows Sonic is Microsoft’s audio platform for more immersive audio. It includes integrated spatial sound on Windows, with support for both surround and elevation audio cues.

We would like to more about your issue:

• Were there changes made on your device prior to this issue?
• What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?

Looking forward to you prompt response.

 

Spatial Sound not working

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



Help me with the following details for the better resolution.



1: The make and model of the computer?



2: When did you start facing this issue?



Try following the below suggested steps.



Method 1:



Steps to enable Spatial sound in Windows 10



1: Right click on the sound icon in the bottom right of the system tray.

2: Select Playback devices from the context menu.

3: Click the headphones or speaker type you’d like to enable spatial sound for.

4: Click the Properties button at the bottom right.

5: Choose the Spatial Sound tab at the top.

6: From the dropdown menu, select Windows Sonic for Headphones (or other, if it’s for a speaker).

7: Click on OK button to finish and check the working of the spatial sound.



Method 2:



You may run the Hardware troubleshooter and check if it works.



To run the troubleshooter, select the Start button, type
Troubleshoot, and then select Troubleshoot from the list of results. Select
Playing Audio > Run the troubleshooter.



Method 3:

Update the Realtek audio driver through manufacturer’s website



You may follow the article by Andre Da Costa to update the drivers.



How to: Install and Update Hardware Drivers in Windows 10



Please look for the topic "How to find and download drivers from the manufacturer’s website":



Hope it helps.



Muralidhar

Microsoft Forum Moderator

 

Spatial Sound

Hi,

The Spatial Sound feature is available in Windows 10 but by default, it has been disabled. To enable it, follow the steps below:

• In the notification area, right-click on the sound icon.
• In the context menu, click on Playback devices.
• Select your playback device and then click on Properties.
• Click on the Spatial sound tab.
• Select the Spatial sound format you want to apply.

Get back to us if there is anything else. We'll be glad to help.