With the buds paired, users can capture the sound that’s in front of them through their phone’s microphones, along with what’s happening on the left and right sides through their Galaxy Buds. The devices are basically working in harmony. Also: Everything Samsung announced at Unpacked So now, beyond listening to the spatial audio-enabled soundtracks on Spotify and Apple Music, users can listen to and share their own videos in the most immersive way.
How to use 360 audio recording on a Samsung Galaxy phone
Requirements
Before we get into how to enable 360 audio recording, note that there are a few hardware requirements. You’ll have to meet the following:
Have a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.Your Samsung phone is running One UI 5.0 or above and supports LE audio. So far only five Galaxy phones support that requirement: The Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 4, and Galaxy Z Fold 4.
What is the Galaxy Buds 360 audio feature?
Galaxy Buds 360 audio is Samsung’s take on spatial audio, which allows you to experience sound from all directions instead of just in front of you. You can manually check for headphone updates in the Samsung wearables app. Just make sure that the earbuds are charged and placed in the charging case when doing so. Also: Soundcore’s new Liberty 4 earbuds with spatial audio can track your heart rate You can check if your Galaxy phone has the latest update by going to its settings, tapping the “Software update” tab, and if a new update is available, you’ll be prompted to “Download and install.” Once everything is up to date, pair your Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with your Galaxy phone via Bluetooth. Swipe down and select “Advanced video options” in the menu. From there, toggle on “360 audio recording”. Also: 8 tips and tricks for the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro To ensure that the feature is working, there should be a “360 MIC” text on the camera viewfinder. You can also run a test recording by snapping your fingers from the left to the right side of your head. Then, listen to the video to see if the audio path is discernible.
What is the 360 audio recording feature?
The 360 audio recording feature is a manual camera setting that allows Galaxy users with either a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Fold 4, or Galaxy S23 model to record video while they’re wearing the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. The 360 audio recording function leverages the microphones from both the phone and earbuds for a more immersive and dynamic audio experience.
Do I need to wear Galaxy Buds 2 Pro for 360 audio recording to work?
Yes. Not to be mistaken with 360 audio listening, 360 audio recording is currently limited to the Buds 2 Pro.
Has the 360 audio recording function been rolled out yet?
Samsung started to roll out the newest feature last month, so be on the lookout and make sure your phone and earbuds are up to date.
