Apple has released a firmware update for Beats Studio Pro that finally brings audio sharing to the headphones, allowing an iPhone or iPad to stream audio to two wireless headphones simultaneously. The new feature, discovered by 9to5Macwas noticeably missing when we tested the Beats Studio Pro last year, but now positions the headphones better as an alternative to Apple’s more expensive AirPods Max.

Audio sharing was added to the Beats line shortly after its debut in 2019. This feature is included in all of Apple’s headphones with the company’s W1 or H1 chips, but the Beats Studio Pro was introduced with a different chip that ensured that all of the headphones’ features were compatible with both Apple and Android devices.

The firmware update with audio sharing (2C301) should download and install automatically for users who regularly use Beats Studio Pro. Apple provides detailed instructions on how to use the audio sharing feature, including which models support it. However, on iPhones and iPads, it can easily be enabled as an AirPlay feature when a pair of Beats headphones are held close in pairing mode. The feature is not available when using Beats Studio Pro with Android devices.