COD | Enable Enhanced Headphone Mode in Call of Duty

COD | Enable Enhanced Headphone Mode in Call of Duty

How to Enable Enhanced Headphone Mode in Call of Duty

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Quick Setup (Universal Profile) Use the free Universal Profile with no setup required:

  1. Go to Settings > Audio
  2. Turn on Enhanced Headphone Mode (EHM)
  3. Start playing—spatial audio is active

Optional: Create Personalized Profile Add a custom profile tailored to your ears and headphones (free 30-day trial):

  1. Go to Settings > Audio > Enhanced Headphone Mode Configuration
  2. Scan the QR code with your phone
  3. Follow on-screen prompts to capture your ear video
  4. Select headphone model (or Universal In-Ear/Closed-back/Open-back)
  5. Return to game and select "Personalized Profile" from dropdown

Activate a License Code If you purchased a license from Embody website or Steam:

  1. Go to Settings > Audio > EHM Configuration
  2. Scan QR code with phone
  3. Go to Settings menu (top right) > "Activate License"
  4. Enter your license code from email
  5. Toggle EHM off and on to refresh permissions

Note: Third-party spatial audio (PS5 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Windows Sonic) must be disabled for optimal EHM performance.

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