The hassle of a wire is eliminated without losing functionality. You can tap on the AirPods to answer calls and double-tap to skip tracks. Additionally, you also get the choice to tweak these settings. Read along to learn how to change the settings of your AirPods and AirPods Pro through iPhone or iPad.
How to access AirPods settings on iPhone
With iOS 16, navigating to AirPods settings is a piece of cake. The steps to Navigate to the AirPods settings on iOS 16 and iOS 15 are mentioned below.
In iOS 16
In iOS 15
Rename your AirPods and AirPods Pro
If you’re facing an issue where you can’t rename your AirPods from X’s AirPods to just AirPods, we have an article that will help resolve this issue.
Set one AirPod as the active Microphone
The user can choose which one AirPod microphone works as an audio input source, left or right. Note: AirPods Max is the only device from the current AirPods lineup that doesn’t support this setting.
Turn off Automatic Ear Detection on AirPods or AirPods Pro
The AirPods automatically pause playing media whenever you take them out of your ears. If this setting is not enabled for you or you want to disable this option, read along.
Enable Live Listen on AirPods or AirPods Pro
Live listen allows users to listen to audio captured by their iPhone’s microphones. For example, you can leave your iPhone in a room and listen to the conversation of the people in the room directly on your AirPods. The only condition is you need to be within the Bluetooth range. People can use the Live Listen feature for several reasons, and I recommend not using this feature to spy on people. With that said, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you enable Live Listen on your AirPods.
Change double-tap actions on AirPods (1st and 2nd generation)
Change press-and-hold actions on AirPods Pro
While you cannot change the single, double, or triple tap gestures for AirPods Pro (1st and 2nd generation) and AirPods 3, you can certainly change the press and hold actions. Here’s how to do it: Note: AirPods Pro and AirPods 3 share the same stem design, but AirPods 3 doesn’t sport ANC. So, the noise control mode is only available on AirPods Pro; you can use the steps above to switch between Active Noise Cancellation, and Transparency mode and to turn them off.
Enable Spatial Audio on AirPods Pro and AirPods Max
Before we proceed, ensure to enable Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos on Apple Music. With iOS 16, you can set up personalized Spatial Audio; here’s how: *Spatial Audio is available on AirPods Pro, AirPods Pro 2nd Gen, AirPods 3, and AirPods Max.
Accessibility settings for AirPods
Beginning with iOS 16, Apple has merged the AirPods accessibility settings within the dedicated AirPods section. Hence, you longer need to go into Accessibility settings to access and change some of the AirPods settings like Press Speed, Press Duration, etc. And here’s how to change the available settings: Note: This setting is not available on AirPods (1st and 2nd generation).
Enable Noise Cancellation with one AirPod
The Active Noise Cancellation on AirPods Pro is unmatched, and the AirPods Pro 2nd generation takes this to the next level. However, ANC was just available when you’re wearing both the AirPods. That changes now, and you can use the Active Noise Cancellation present on the AirPods Pro series even while wearing just one AirPod. Follow the steps below to enable it. AirPods Max needs no introduction. They’re a solid pair of headphones with Apple’s ecosystem convenience and amazing sound quality. While they have some flaws, the Transparency mode on the AirPods Max is one of the best in the Headphone market. Here are some settings you can change on the AirPods Max.
Change the Digital Crown rotation direction on AirPods Max
Rotating the Digital Crown on the AirPods Max helps increase or decrease the volume depending on the movement of the rotation. If you’d like to invert the default rotation, read along.
Set noise control button cycle on AirPods Max
Like I already said, the AirPods Max features one of the best Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes. The button on the right headphone module helps you switch between the three settings. I hope this guide helped solve your queries regarding the AirPods. By the way, do you think AirPods have the best sound quality in their respective price range? Let me know in the comments below. Read more:
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