Spatial Audio out-loud has never been this easy.
Syng Space 2.1 for iOS 18
Stream Spatial Audio to Syng Cells over AirPlay from your iPhone, iPad or Apple TV, no HDMI cable needed. No cords, no hassle.
It's like having a thousand speakers in your Space
Intelligent Audio: Unifying the home listening experience.
All formats, stereo, 5.1 and 7.1.4 can be effortlessly presented anywhere in your Space depending on where you are, what you are doing, if alone or in company.
How it works:
- Update your Apple devices to iOS18
- Update Syng Space app to version 2.1.0 >
- Your Cells will update automatically to Syng OS 2.2.0
- Stream content over AirPlay from iPhone, iPad or Apple TV
- Content includes Apple Music, AppleTV+, Disney+, Netflix, Amazon and more to come
- Spatial content will stream wirelessly - no HDMI cable needed
A note from our Founder, Christopher Stringer about this update:
Cell Alpha is a speaker built for the future, designed with an OS as a platform to continually deliver new features and enhance our customers' experiences. Today, the Syng experience takes a major step forward with a substantial spatial audio update to Syng OS and the Syng Space App. When I founded Syng, I made a commitment to be able to play any audio format on demand, anywhere, and beautifully. With the release of Syng Space 2.1, that commitment is now fully realized in effortlessly playing all spatial content.
Spatial audio formats, like 5.1 or 7.1.4, typically require up to 12 carefully positioned speakers. With Syng Cells, these formats are perfectly reproduced with as few as one Cell, or up to just five, casually placed in any space. There is no 'correct' place to play spatial music and movie soundtracks from my iPhone or iPad. Only Syng has the dexterity to move the performance to me for the most intimate experience, or to push it out to envelop my entire space with sound - and it's always immersive.
In the Syng Space app, you move the sound, not the speakers, in real time with a simple touch. It's like having a thousand speakers in your home!
ABOUT SYNG:
Syng is an intelligent audio company based in Venice, California, dedicated to revolutionizing the way people experience sound. With a focus on innovation and quality, Syng creates cutting-edge audio products that deliver unparalleled listening experiences.
FAQs
What's new with this update?
With the AirPlay update in iOS 18, Syng Cell Alpha now plays surround sound content wirelessly.
Our Triphonic software creates a spatial experience, whether the mix is Stereo, 5.1 or 7.1.4.
- With support for up to 7.1.4 channels via AirPlay you can listen to all spatial content, out loud and wirelessly
- Experience true wireless surround sound out loud while watching a movie or listening to music from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV
- With the Syng Space app you can now place the wireless surround content anywhere in your room
What audio formats are supported from the Syng Cell Alpha via AirPlay?
With iOS 18 and tvOS 18 Cell Alpha can play Stereo, 5.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.4, 7.1, 7.1.2 and 7.1.4 via AirPlay.
How can I detect what format the Syng Cell Alpha plays via AirPlay?
Tap the AirPlay source puck in the space for the detail view. The header will indicate “Spatial Audio” and the channel format. If Spatial Audio is not displayed, the source content is Stereo.
As always, our Triphonic software makes all content spatial (even Stereo), and you have ultimate sound control using the Syng Space app.
What if I don’t see the Spatial Audio badge in the AirPlay detail view?
Not all iOS and tvOS apps support spatial audio, and not all music and movie content is available in spatial audio. At the time of testing the following apps output spatial audio, with more coming soon:
iOS: Apple Music, Apple TV, Netflix Premium, Disney+tvOS: Apple Music, Apple TV, Netflix Premium, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video
Which iPhone supports Spatial Audio via AirPlay?
iOS 18 added support for Spatial Audio via AirPlay. Check the full device compatibility list from Apple here.
Which Apple TV model supports Spatial Audio via AirPlay?
tvOS 18 added support for Spatial Audio via AirPlay, and is compatible with Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD models. Apple TV apps integrated into Smart TVs may not support this feature yet.
Can I play Spatial Audio via AirPlay from my MacBook?
macOS Sequoia does not yet support Spatial Audio via AirPlay. Support may be added in future updates.Currently you can connect your MacBook via USB-C to Cell Alpha, and use SyngStudio to configure a 7.1.4 speaker setup. This will give you Spatial Audio from Apple Music, Apple TV, or if you are a music producer, your Digital Audio Workstation of choice.
Do I still need Syng Link if I want to use Cell Alpha with a TV?
If you use an Apple TV hardware box you can send audio wirelessly to Cell Alpha, supporting up to 7.1.4 Spatial Audio.You’ll still need Syng Link if you want to play audio from your TV without Apple TV, and no AirPlay support. Syng Link supports up to 5.1 audio via HDMI eARC.
What version of Syng OS will I need?
Syng Cell Alpha automatically updates to the latest SyngOS. Support for Spatial Audio via AirPlay was introduced with SyngOS 2.2.0. You can check the SyngOS version from the Settings -> Spaces -> Your Space and tapping on one of the cells.
What version of the Syng Space app will I need?
The Syng Space app should automatically update to version 2.1 from the App store.
How many cells will I need to play Spatial Audio via AirPlay?
Spatial Audio is supported by any number of Syng Cell Alphas.
For bigger rooms we recommend 3 or more Cell Alphas for an incredible surround experience.
Is there a special set up in Apple Music to optimize this release?
In Apple Music for iOS there is a setting here: Settings-->Apps-->Music-->Dolby Atmos that should be set to Automatic for streaming Dolby Atmos spatial content to the Cells, or to Off if you would like to listen to stereo content that is spatialized using Syng's technology. There were no changes made to stereo rendering by Syng in the latest release.