Change settings for AirPods Pro (all generations) (2024)

Table of Contents

AirPods User Guide

Welcome
- Which AirPods do I have?
- Get the right fit with AirPods (3rd generation) or AirPods Pro (all generations)
- AirPods controls
- Pair AirPods with an Apple device
- Pair AirPods with a non-Apple device
- Charge AirPods or AirPods Pro
- Charge AirPods Max
Rename your AirPods
- Play audio on AirPods (1st or 2nd generation)
- Play audio on AirPods (3rd generation)
- Play audio on AirPods Pro (all generations)
- Play audio on AirPods Max
Control Spatial Audio and head tracking
- Share audio on iPhone or iPad
- Share audio on Apple TV 4K
Switch AirPods between Apple devices
- Set up Siri
- Use Siri with AirPods (1st or 2nd generation)
- Use Siri with AirPods (3rd generation)
- Use Siri with AirPods Pro (all generations)
- Use Siri with AirPods Max
- Make and answer calls with AirPods (1st or 2nd generation)
- Make and answer calls with AirPods (3rd generation)
- Make and answer calls with AirPods Pro (all generations)
- Make and answer calls with AirPods Max
Listen and respond to messages
- Change settings for AirPods (1st and 2nd generation)
- Change audio settings for AirPods (3rd generation)
- Change audio settings for AirPods Pro (all generations)
- Change audio settings for AirPods Max
Switch between noise control modes
- Get started with accessibility features
- Set headphone accommodations
- Play the same sound in both of your AirPods
- Play background sounds
- Use Live Listen
- Customize Transparency mode
- Change force sensor, Touch control, or button settings
- Adjust the volume of sound effects
- Locate your AirPods
- Mark AirPods as lost
- Turn on the Find My network for supported AirPods
- Get separation alerts if you leave your AirPods behind
Unpair, restart, or reset AirPods
- Important safety and handling information
- Find more resources for AirPods
- FCC compliance statement
- ISED Canada compliance statement
- Ultra Wideband information
- Class 1 Laser information
- Apple and the environment
- Disposal and recycling information
Copyright

On iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can change the controls for AirPodsPro. For example, you can customize the action performed when you press and hold the force sensor on AirPods Pro (1st generation) or Touch control on AirPods Pro (2nd generation), change your microphone location, turn off automatic ear detection, and more.

Change what the forcesensor or Touch control does

You can change the action performed when you press and hold the stem on your AirPodsPro.

Wear your AirPods, and make sure they’re connected to your device.
Do one of the following:
- On iPhone or iPad: Go to Settings ,then tap the name of your AirPods near the top of the screen.
- On Mac: Choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click the name of your AirPods in the sidebar (you may need to scroll down).
Choose Left or Right, then choose the action you want performed every time you press and hold the stem.

Change how you end a call and mute yourself with your AirPods Pro

By default, you can double-press the stem on your AirPods to end a call, and press once to mute and unmute, but you can switch these controls.

Wear your AirPods, and make sure they’re connected to your device.
Do one of the following:
- On iPhone or iPad: Go to Settings ,then tap the name of your AirPods near the top of the screen. Tap End Call or Mute & Unmute, then choose Press Once or Press Twice. The other option automatically switches.
- On Mac: Choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click the name of your AirPods in the sidebar (you may need to scroll down). On the right, select an option next to “End call” or “Mute & unmute.” The other option automatically switches.

Set the microphone location for your AirPods

Wear your AirPods, and make sure they’re connected to your device.
Do one of the following:
- On iPhone or iPad: Go to Settings ,then tap the name of your AirPods near the top of the screen.
- On Mac: Choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click the name of your AirPods in the sidebar (you may need to scroll down).
Select Microphone, then choose one of the following:
- Automatically Switch AirPods: Either of your AirPods can act as the microphone. If you use only one of them, it acts as the microphone.
- Always Left or Always Right: The one you choose becomes the microphone, even if you remove it from your ear or put it in the case.

Turn off automatic ear detection

Your AirPodsPro automatically stop playing audio when you take them off, and resume playback when you put them back on. You can change this setting.

Wear your AirPods, and make sure they’re connected to your device.
Do one of the following:
- On iPhone or iPad: Go to Settings ,tap the name of your AirPods near the top of the screen, then turn Automatic Ear Detection on or off.
- On Mac: Choose Apple menu > System Settings, click the name of your AirPods in the sidebar (you may need to scroll down), then turn “Automatic ear detection” on or off.

Turn off charging case sounds on AirPodsPro (2nd generation)

Your AirPodsPro (2nd generation) charging case plays a sound when it pairs, charges, and more. You can turn off these sounds.

Wear your AirPods, and make sure they’re connected to your device.
Do one of the following:
- On iPhone or iPad: Go to Settings ,tap the name of your AirPods near the top of the screen, then turn Enable Charging Case Sounds on or off.
- On Mac: Choose Apple menu > System Settings, click the name of your AirPods in the sidebar (you may need to scroll down), then turn “Enable charging case sounds” on or off

You can also change the volume of the sound effects played by your AirPods. See Adjust the volume of sound effects for AirPods.

See alsoRename your AirPodsUnpair, restart, or reset your AirPodsControl Spatial Audio and head tracking

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FAQs

Change settings for AirPods Pro (all generations)? ›

Switch Between Noise Cancelling Modes on AirPods Pro

This switches between ANC, Transparency, and OFF modes. You can also control these settings directly from your connected iPhone or iPad: Go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap the “i” next to your AirPods Pro, and select Noise Control to choose your preferred mode.

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How do I change my AirPod pros settings? ›

Change the settings of your AirPods and AirPods Pro

Open your charging case.
With your AirPods in your ears and connected to your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Bluetooth. Alternatively, you can go to Settings > [your AirPods].
Tap the More Info button. ...
Tap the current name.
Enter a new name for your AirPods.
Tap Done.

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How do I control my AirPods Pro Gen 1? ›

Controls

Press once to play, pause, or answer a phone call.
Press twice to skip forward.
Press three times to skip back.
Press and hold to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode.
Say “Hey Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions.

How to make noise cancelling better on AirPods Pro? ›

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How do I know if my AirPods Pro are Gen 1 or 2? ›

So make sure your AirPods are connected to your iPhone and go to Settings > General > About > Airpods. The model number is also listed on each Airpod itself. You'll find the fine print on the underside of the earpiece, near the stick. The charging case also has its own model number.

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Does AirPod Pro Gen 1 have noise Cancelling? ›

With Active Noise Cancellation, an outward-facing microphone or microphones detect external sounds, which your AirPods Pro (1st or 2nd generation) or AirPods Max then counter with anti-noise, canceling the external sounds before you hear them.

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Can AirPods Pro 1 adjust volume? ›

To skip forward, double-press the force sensor. To skip back, triple-press the force sensor. To turn the volume up or down, say "Hey Siri," then say something like "Turn up the volume" or "Turn down the volume." Or drag the volume slider in the app that you're listening to, on the Lock Screen, or in Control Center.

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What are the touch controls on AirPods pro3? ›

With the force sensor on the stem of both AirPods (3rd generation), you can do any of the following:

Play and pause audio: Press the stem. ...
Play the next track: Double-press the stem.
Play the previous track: Triple-press the stem.
Answer a call: When you receive a call, press the stem.

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How to increase mic volume in AirPods Pro? ›

If your AirPods have noise cancellation features, you can try turning noise cancellation off to see if this improves your microphone volume.

Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
Tap Bluetooth.
In the device list, tap the i icon for your AirPods.
Under Noise Control, select Off.
Try your microphone again.

Mar 25, 2024

How to change AirPods Pro mode? ›

AirPods Pro: Wear your AirPods Pro, then press and hold the stem on either of your AirPods until you hear a chime. If you have AirPods Pro (2nd generation), you can also press the stem to switch to Adaptive Audio.

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Why are my AirPod pros not noise Cancelling? ›

Make sure that you have the latest software on your connected iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Put both AirPods Pro in your ears and check that Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is turned on. Check whether Adaptive Audio is enabled. Adaptive Audio adjusts noise-control settings based on your surroundings.

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How to control AirPods Pro? ›

You can control your AirPods Pro by squeezing the stems to control music and noise cancellation. Saying "Hey Siri" with your AirPods on will activate Siri and let you issue voice commands.

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How to adjust AirPod sound settings? ›

Wear your AirPods, and make sure they're connected to your device. On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Accessibility > AirPods. Select your AirPods, then adjust Tone Volume.

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How to change AirPod Pro settings to skip songs? ›

To skip songs on AirPods Pro, double-tap the Force Sensor to skip a song. On AirPods 1st or 2nd generation, double-tap either AirPod to skip a song. To change your settings, wear your AirPods and go to "Settings" → "Bluetooth" → "AirPods". Tap "left" or "right", then select the action.

How do you control the volume on AirPods Pro? ›

Control audio with your AirPods Pro (2nd generation)

To skip back, triple-press the Touch control. To turn the volume up or down, place your thumb on the stem of either AirPod and use your index finger to swipe up or down on the Touch control.