Apple’s AirPods are a popular true wireless earbuds option and come with more than one way to adjust the volume. Whether looking to turn things up hands-free or without unlocking a connected iPhone, Apple has made sure there's an option to change the volume to suit most situations. When it comes to adjusting AirPods volume, here's what you need to know.
While AirPods simply play music from a connected device, they do come with a number of additional settings designed to improve the listening experience, and this is especially the case with the Pro version. Owners of AirPods Pro gain premium features like active noise canceling and Transparency mode, both of which further help to adjust the level of sound that comes through. However, regardless of the model, there are multiple ways to adjust the volume of the sound as well.
The easiest and most straightforward way to adjust the volume of AirPods is to use the volume up and down buttons on the side of an iPhone. As long as the music is coming from the iPhone, then using the volume buttons will automatically adjust the volume on the AirPods. For owners of the newer AirPods Max, they can also quickly and easily adjust the volume simply by turning the Digital Crown on the headphones while the audio is playing.
Other Options For Adjusting The Volume
The volume buttons on an iPhone will do the job just fine in most cases, but there are some additional options designed to account for different situations. For example, if preferring to use the touch screen to change the volume, then it can be done by dragging the volume slider left or right in the notification for the app that's currently streaming music. Alternatively, by opening the Control Center and dragging the volume slider displayed there instead. In fact, if the connected iPhone is locked, then there’s also the option to adjust a volume slider right on the lock screen.
Of course, for the ultimate wireless listening experience, then the user can forgo taps, drags, and presses altogether and just use Siri instead. Like for many other things, Siri can make adjustments to the music that’s playing, including changing the volume just by issuing a voice command. Providing Siri is set up, then simply asking something like “Hey Siri, turn down the volume” will lead to the virtual assistant making the adjustment without the user having to touch their iPhone. For those that have yet to set Siri up, this can be done by heading to the iPhone’s Settings, then to Siri & Search, and turning on the Listen for “Hey Siri” feature.
Source: Apple