If you have just started using the AirPods Pro, and these are basically your first truly wireless earbuds, you might face some difficulty understanding their controls. One of the most interesting features of the AirPods Pro is that they don’t come with any dials, or physical buttons, which makes them quite unique from all the other TWS earphones available in the market.
Hence, if you feel that your AirPods volume is low, you need to understand how to control them, and also you should know about other ways to control the volume as AirPods are quite intuitive and user-friendly. So, in this article, we will discuss how you can control the volume of your AirPods Pro and have a good listening experience using them. So, make sure to read this article until the end as we will be providing a lot of helpful information.
AirPods Volume Control: What Different Generations Offer!
Over the course of years, Apple has released various models of AirPods, and none of them failed to impress the customers as each time Apple introduced a new feature in them. Starting with the AirPods 1st Gen model, adjusting volume was quite inconvenient as you needed to double-tap the AirPods stem to activate Siri, and then give commands to it to increase or decrease the volume.
However, in 2nd Gen AirPods, the process became a lot simpler as AirPods 2 can work with the Hey Siri command as well, so they offer a truly hands-free experience in this regard. Similarly, the Hey Siri Command also works on the later released version such as AirPods Gen 3, and AirPods Pro.
But, the AirPods Pro is a little special as its stem features touch capacitive buttons which can be used for various functions.
AirPods Pro: How to Turn the Volume Up and Down
Adjusting the volume on your AirPods Pro is as simple as you do on any other generation of AirPods. The first thing to check while adjusting the AirPods volume is that they must be connected to your phone via Bluetooth, if not, better pair them first. In case you have already paired your AirPods with your iPhone, the most basic way of turning the volume up or down is from the control center.
Note: On iPhones 8 and earlier models, the control center comes when you swipe your finger in the upward direction from the bottom of the screen. On the latest iPhone models, the control center comes by swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen.
In the control center, you will find the volume slider right in the middle section, so you can simply drag it up or down to adjust the volume in your AirPods, AirPods 2, and even in AirPods Pro.
Another way of adjusting the volume on your AirPods is by using the Apple iWatch, or from the lock screen of your iPhone. If a song is playing on your iPhone, its details will appear on the lock screen of your iPhone as well as on your iWatch too. On the iPhone, again a horizontal volume slider will appear that you can use to increase or decrease the volume. And, in the case of Apple iWatch, you can simply click on the music widget, and use the iWatch’s side dial to adjust the volume as you like.
How to Control Volume On AirPods Using Siri
Another interesting way that you can use to control the volume of your AirPods is by using Siri. But, you need to understand how to assign the double-tap function of the AirPods for activating Siri.
Double-tap AirPods to Activate Siri
To use the double-tap feature of the AirPods to use Siri, here are some simple steps that you need to follow:
- First of all, go to the Settings App on your iPhone.
- Now, tap on Bluetooth.
- Make sure that your AirPods are connected to your iPhone. If yes, click on the (i) button given right beside your AirPods name.
- When you click on it, your AirPods Settings will open on your iPhone.
- Here, you can either assign the double-tap function on both left and right AirPods.
- For now, tap on Left, and choose the option Siri in the following menu.
Now, your left AirPods is set with the function to call Siri whenever you double-tap on it. So, to use the voice controls, you can simply double-tap on the left AirPods, and ask Siri to raise or lower the volume for you.
AirPods Pro Volume Control Using Siri
On AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro, accessing Siri is a little bit more convenient as you don’t have to assign any double-tap feature to activate Siri. On AirPods Pro, you can simply say, “Hey, Siri!”, and it will automatically activate her when your AirPods are connected with your iPhone. Thereafter, you can ask Siri to raise or lower the volume for you. You can even change the volume precisely by using commands like, “Hey, Siri! Lower the volume down to 20 percent.” or “Hey, Siri! Raise the volume to 70 percent.”.
AirPods Volume Controls on the iPhone and iPad:
In case you are in a crowded place, or a much quieter place, in both situations, using Siri for controlling the AirPods volume can be a bit awkward. So, in such situations, when you need to adjust the volume quietly, adjusting the volume from your device itself is the best option.
How to Adjust Volume on AirPods and 2nd Gen AirPods
The best option you have for adjusting the volume of your AirPods is by accessing the control center on your iPhone or any other iOS-based device. In the latest iPhone models, the control center can be opened by swiping down from the right corner of the screen. However, in the iPhone 8 and earlier models of iPhones, the control center appears when you swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
In the control center, a volume slider bar is usually present that you can use to adjust the volume of your AirPods very easily. Moreover, it’s even easier and convenient to do from the lock screen as well. Even on the music app widget that appears on the lock screen when you are playing a song on your iPhone, a horizontal volume slider appears at the bottom of it. So, you can drag the volume bar right or left to increase or decrease the volume respectively.
AirPods Volume Controls on the Apple Watch:
In case you have an Apple iWatch, you can even use it to adjust the volume levels on your AirPods, AirPods 2, and even on the AirPods Pro as well.
How to Make Your AirPods, AirPods 2 & AirPods Pro Volume High or Low
For those people who have an iWatch on their wrist that is paired with the iPhone, it can be used to change the volume levels on your iPhone, and eventually on your AirPods as well. When a song is being played on your iPhone while the AirPods are connected, you will also see a notification about it on the iPhone’s lock screen as well as on your iWatch as well.
To adjust the volume using the Apple iWatch, all you have to do is click on that music notification, and use your iWatch’s side button to change the volume by simply rotating it.
How to Make AirPods Louder
If you are feeling that your AirPods are sounding significantly less loud than usual. Then, you must first check if the volume is low or not. If the volume still doesn’t feel the same as usual, you have to check if your iPhone has one Battery Saving mode.
In the Battery Saving mode, your iPhone restricts the audio output to a certain percentage to extend the battery life of your iPhone. Hence, turning off the battery saver mode, or putting the iPhone on charging will solve the problem. On the other hand, the volume could also feel low in case the AirPods battery is low. However, there’s no other method that can be used to enhance the AirPods quality or make them louder than usual.
How to Lower Volume on AirPods while using a Mac
In case you have connected your AirPods with a Mac, adjusting the volume is quite simple and easy. All you have to do is adjust some settings and you will be able to have a very convenient experience using your AirPods with your Mac.
- Move your cursor to the Menu Bar, and click on the Apple icon.
- Now, go to System Preferences and open the Sound Settings.
- Click on the Output Tab.
- Here, make sure to tick the “Show volume in menu bar” option.
- Once you have done it, a volume control option will appear in the Menu Bar that can be simply used to adjust the volume of your AirPods whenever you are using them with your Mac.
Conclusion
Well, that’s all about the AirPods Volume Control. So far, we have discussed every possible way that can be used to control the volume when you are listening to your favorite playlists using your AirPods. That said, all the methods are so simple and easy to do, and you can use them to have a better and convenient experience with your AirPods. All the major steps to activate the features and settings related to AirPods volume control are discussed in this article, so you can easily learn about all the techniques that you can use. In case this article has any helpful information for you, don’t forget to share it with your friends and tell them about it. Moreover, if you have any further queries in mind, do leave them in the comments section below and freely discuss them with us.
