Patent-family-89222657

Techniques for performing spatial audio processing based on a listening mode of a wearable device are described. An example technique includes detecting a listening mode that is activated on the wearable device. A set of spatial audio processing settings is determined based on the listening mode. The set of spatial audio processing settings is applied to a spatial audio rendering algorithm while audio content is output from the wearable device. Another example technique includes detecting a listening mode of the wearable device that has been activated for listening to audio content. A head-tracking mode of the wearable device is controlled based on the listening mode.