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I\u2019m new to the pro-level Pixel Buds, and I love how my music sounds so balanced and natural, but spatial audio with head tracking takes it to a new level. Spatial audio makes sound more immersive, while head tracking is basically a fancy way of saying that the sound will move as you move \u2014 and there\u2019s even a demo during setup so you can try this out and get used to it. Together, the effect is like having surround sound speakers in your earbuds even if you\u2019re moving around \u2014 like if I\u2019m moving around the kitchen while watching something on my Pixel with my earbuds in or listening to a podcast while moving around the house.<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t want to admit how often I\u2019ve lost old earbuds \u2014 thankfully, that\u2019s a problem of the past. When setting up my buds, I made sure to add them to my Pixel phone\u2019s Find My Device app. If (let\u2019s be honest, when) I misplace my buds, I can simply open the Find My app on my Pixel and select my Pixel Buds Pro 2. And even if the case is tucked tightly between couch cushions, or one of my buds is snug in my backpack, the new ringing speaker easily gets my attention.<\/p>\n
The Pixel Buds app has a Hearing Wellness tab, where I can make sure that I\u2019m not blasting tunes or podcasts too loudly \u2014 a checkup that many of us can probably benefit from. In addition to showing you the current level of your sound, the app explains what\u2019s considered \u201cloud\u201d and offers examples of common sounds and their decibel levels, so you have a really good idea of what you\u2019re putting your ears through. This feature also shows you what your recent use has been like and warns you if you\u2019re approaching a concerning limit. I also turned on volume level notifications in this tab, so my buds will caution me if I exceed recommended thresholds.<\/p>\n
I tend to be a little \u201cout of sight, out of mind\u201d about certain chores, and that includes cleaning my earbuds. But it\u2019s certainly something that needs to happen, so I enabled the cleaning reminder for my Pixel Buds Pro 2 when I was setting them up. The Pixel Buds app even includes a handy instruction guide on how to clean them. According to the cleaning instructions, both the case and buds are sweat-resistant, which is good news for me \u2014 remember that three-hour run? Given how much I\u2019ll be using my buds, the cleaning reminder and simple instructions are a very welcome bonus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n