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Switch between AirPods pro noise control modes for blissful listening experience

February 24, 2020 by Hemant Saxena

For an improved listening experience, you can readily switch between different AirPods Pro Noise Control modes. The wireless earphones mainly support three noise-cancellation modes including, Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, and Off. Each of them has its own significance.

How to switch between AirPods Pro noise control modes

Force Sensors
Force Sensors

You can easily switch AirPods Pro noise control modes and manage AirPods Pro volume control by customizing force sensor controls, hidden inside the stem of your left or right AirPod. For this,

  1. Unlock iPhone.
  2. Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
  3. Tap the I Icon next to your AirPods Pro name.
  4. Scroll down to Press and Hold section.
  5. Tap left or right.
  6. Select Noise Control.
  7. Press and hold to select volume control mode.

Let’s cover the process in a bit of detail!

How do you switch between Noise Control modes on the AirPods Pro

Unlock your iPhone and navigate to the Settings. Scroll down to the Bluetooth heading and tap it to expand its menu.

AirPods Info Icon
AirPods Info Icon

Next, locate your AirPods pro under the My Devices list and tap the ‘i’ (info) icon next to it.

Select AirPod
Select AirPod

When directed to a new screen, go to Press and Hold AirPods section. Select one of the earpieces (Left or Right) and make sure the Noise Control option is selected.

Hit the side arrow to go to the new screen and manage noise settings for that particular earpiece (left or right).

AirPods Pro Noise Control Modes
AirPods Pro Noise Control Modes

For example, if you have selected the left earpiece, scroll down to the Noise Control section and switch to one of the desired options. You can also select all of them.

  • Noise Cancellation – Blocks out external sounds
  • Transparency – Permits external sounds.
  • Off – Turns off noise cancellation and transparency.

Repeat the above procedure for another earpiece.

Select Siri for AirPods
Select Siri for AirPods

If needed, you can also set the press-and-hold action to allow you to use Siri. To configure this setting, go back to the AirPods Pro settings screen, tap Left or Right, then select Siri. Now, you will have one AirPod configured for Siri and the other set to change noise modes.

Active Noise Cancellation
Active Noise Cancellation

The main advantage of wearable devices like AirPods Pro is that they offer a hands-free way to adjust the noise-control settings. You can also adjust settings via Control Center. Simply access the Center, touch, and hold the volume slider to make the Noise Cancellation icon visible. Tap it to switch between different modes.

How to tell if noise cancelling is working Airpods Pro?

When you have the ‌AirPods Pro‌ plugged in and connected to your iPhone, simply open up Control Center and long press on the volume indicator. Check if you have the Active Noise Cancellation enabled.

Airpods Pro noise cancelling not working?

Active Noise Cancellation mode can be affected if debris or earwax builds up in the mesh area. Wipe it clean using a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Take care not to use any sharp objects or abrasive materials to clean the earphones.

Hope that makes sense!

Category: Wearables Tags: AirPods Last Modified: June 21, 2022

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About Hemant Saxena

Hemant Saxena loves writing about technology full-time. He also enjoys making readers' lives easier by walking them through the most practical ways to use Apple devices, step-by-step.

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