Netflix confirms that it has begun rolling out support for spatial audio to its iPhone and iPad apps, with users expected to see it within the next few days.

Though it was first spotted on Reddit, Netflix later confirmed to 9to5Mac that spatial audio support is indeed coming to Apple's mobile devices. According to multiple user accounts in the initial Reddit post, you don't even need to update to iOS 15 to use the new feature. The catch, however, is that it only works with a pair of AirPods Pro or AirPods Max. Without either, you'll have the same audio experience as always.

With support for spatial audio (and the required pair of AirPods), you can stream movies and TV shows on your iPhone or iPad with simulated surround sound. The difference is that instead of multiple speakers, everything is simulated through the earbuds. So when you sit down to watch a movie that supports it, you'll hear sounds in front of, behind, above, and below you.

Please note that, in addition to requiring a pair of AirPods Pro or AirPods Max, spatial audio does not work on older iPhone or iPad models. Anything older than an iPhone 7, 3rd generation iPad Pro or Air, 6th generation iPad, or 5th generation iPad Mini is not compatible. Also keep in mind that spatial audio is more demanding on your hardware than typical audio processing, so it will drain your battery faster.