3 Easy Ways to Limit the Volume on an iPad or iPhone

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Quick ways to control the max volume on your iPhone or iPad
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While there's currently no figure to limit the speaker volume on an iPad, you can reduce loud audio when using headphones or other accessories. If you're trying to set the volume for your child, there's an easy workaround you can try. Here's how to limit the volume on an iPad or iPhone.

Quick Steps

  1. Go to Settings .
  2. Tap Sounds .
  3. Tap Headphone Safety .
  4. Toggle on Reduce Loud Audio .
  5. Use the slider to set the max decibel level.
Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Using Headphone Safety

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    This is the grey cog icon.
    • This feature will only work if you're using headphones to listen to audio on your iPhone or iPad. [1]
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    You can find this below Notifications .
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    This is under the Headphone Audio header.
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    This will analyze all sounds coming in through your headphones.
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    Drag the circle on the slider to set the max loudness, from 75 decibels (a vacuum cleaner) to 100 decibels (an ambulance siren).
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

Using Screen Time Restrictions

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    This is the grey cog icon.
    • Use this method to prevent others from changing the current sound limit settings.
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    If you don't already have Screen Time enabled on the device, you'll need to set it up first.
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    This is below the Restrictions header.
    • If it isn't already enabled, tap the switch for Content & Privacy Restrictions to turn it on.
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    You can find this under the Allow Changes header.
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    The Screen Time password is now needed to change the Reduce Loud Sounds settings.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 3:

Control Nearby Devices with iPhone

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    Enable Bluetooth . If your child is using an iPad signed into the same Apple ID as your iPhone, you can control the volume as long as you're nearby.
    • Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on both devices and they're updated to the latest version.
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    This is the grey cog icon.
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    You may need to scroll down to find this option.
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    This is below the Physical and Motor header.
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    A pop-up window will open. You should see all nearby devices listed.
    • If you don't see your child's iPad, make sure you're close enough.
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    A pop-up menu should open with media controls.
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    This is the last option. A new window will open.
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    The volume will be lowered on your child's device as you tap it. Continue tapping the button until the desired volume is reached.
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      1. Open Settings.
      2. Tap Music.
      3. Tap Volume Limit.
      4. Drag the slider to your desired volume maximum.

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