How to Turn the Volume Up or Down on Any AirPods

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Make your AirPods louder and quieter with or without using Siri
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If your AirPods are too loud or too quiet, there are so many ways to adjust the volume to the perfect level. While you can always change the volume from a phone or computer or by using Siri , later models let you use use touch controls . Keep reading to learn set the volume on any AirPods model! Plus, we’ll cover how to make notification sounds quieter and what else you can control from your AirPods.

How to Turn Up Volume on AirPods

To change the volume on any AirPods model, use the volume buttons on your device or the slider in the Control Center. Alternatively, ask Siri to raise or lower the volume on your AirPods when they’re connected. On AirPods Pro 2, swipe up or down on the AirPods stem to adjust the volume.

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How to Control AirPod Volume on Your Device

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  1. On an iPhone or iPad, swipe down from the top-right corner of your device to view the control center. On a Mac or MacBook, click on the icon with 2 sliders in the top-right corner of the menu bar.
    • If they’re not already connected, pair your AirPods with your device first.
    • Controlling the volume with your device works for every AirPods model.
  2. An AirPods icon will appear on the volume slider. Tap and hold anywhere along the volume slider. Drag up to increase the volume, or drag down to decrease the volume.
    • Don’t see the AirPods icon on the volume slider? That means your AirPods are not connecting . Make sure they’re fully charged and you have Bluetooth turned on.
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  3. To increase the volume, press the volume up button on your device. To decrease the volume, press the volume down button. [1]
    • On iPhones , the volume buttons are on the left side.
    • On iPads , the volume buttons are on the top-left or the top-right corner.
    • If you’re connected to a Mac or MacBook , the volume buttons are on the top row of the keyboard.
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How to Adjust Volume on AirPods with Touch Control

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  1. Open a music or video app and start playing something so audio plays through your AirPods. Once audio is playing, you can use the touch controls built into your AirPods.
    • Touch controls work for AirPods Pro 2. If you have older AirPods, then use the device controls or check our method for using Siri .
  2. Place your thumb on the bottom of either of your AirPods, and swipe your index finger on the touch controls. Swipe up to increase the volume, or swipe down to decrease the volume. [2]
    • Your AirPods will make quiet clicking noises to signal the volume change.
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How to Change AirPods Volume with Siri

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  1. AirPods allow you to activate Siri by double-tapping or holding down on the stem, but you may have to reassign them. Make sure your AirPods are connected to your device and turn on Siri . To assign Siri to an AirPod: [3]
    • Open the Settings app or System Settings on a Mac.
    • Tap your AirPods name on the screen.
    • Tap Left or Right .
    • Tap Siri .
  2. Siri only works to adjust the volume if there’s active media playing. Open a streaming app and start playing something. Make sure the audio is coming out through your AirPods.
  3. How you activate Siri depends on which model of AirPods you have. Once you hear a chime play, Siri is ready. [4]
    • AirPods 1 and 2: double-tap the AirPod.
    • AirPods 3 & 4, AirPods Pro 1 & 2: Press and hold down on the stem
    • If you have Talk to Siri turned on in your settings, then say “Hey Siri” out loud to activate it.
  4. To increase the volume, say: "Turn up the volume." To decrease the volume, say: "Turn down the volume."
    • You can also set the volume to a specific level by saying "Volume 50" or another number.
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How to Adjust AirPods Volume with an Apple Watch

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  1. Look for the circles and triangle icon centered at the top of your screen while you’re listening to audio through your AirPods. The Now Playing app will open on your Apple Watch.
    • You can use your Apple Watch instead of your phone to change the volume on any model of AirPods.
  2. When you twist and turn the dial, it changes the volume of your AirPods. Move the dial up to increase the volume or turn it down to lower the volume.
    • Turn the dial slowly on your watch so you don’t accidentally make the volume too loud.
    • Alternatively, tap the side button on your Apple Watch and tap the volume button. Drag the slider up or down to change the volume. [5]
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How to Control AirPods Max Volume

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  1. Turn the digital crown on top of the right headphone. While there’s audio playing through your AirPods Max, feel for the digital crown dial on your right headphone. Slowly twist the dial to raise and lower the volume without having to use your phone or computer. [6]
    • You can also use your device controls, Siri, or an Apple Watch to adjust the volume on your AirPods Max.
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Adjusting AirPods Sound Effect Volume

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  1. Change the effect volume in your device’s Accessibility settings. AirPods make noise when you put them in, change volume, and use touch controls. If you don’t like loud sound effects interrupting what you’re listening to, you can lower their volume in your settings. [7]
    • iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch: Go to Settings → Accessibility → AirPods, and select your AirPods. Adjust the Tone Volume setting to the volume you want.
    • Mac: Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner and select System Settings. Click on Accessibility → Audio, and select your AirPods. Raise or lower the Tone Volume setting.
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Additional AirPods Gestures

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  1. 1
    Play or pause audio This starts or stops the active media on your device. [8]
    • AirPods Pro 2: Press once on the Touch control
    • AirPods Pro 1, AirPods 3 & 4: Press the force sensor on the stem once
    • AirPods 1 & 2: Double-tap the top of the AirPod assigned with the “Play/Pause” function
    • AirPods Max: Press the digital crown
  2. 2
    Skip to the next track This function works when you’re listening to music and goes to the next song.
    • AirPods Pro 2: Press twice on the Touch control
    • AirPods Pro 1, AirPods 3 & 4: Press the force sensor on the stem twice
    • AirPods 1 & 2: Double-tap the top of the AirPod assigned with the “Play the next track” function
    • AirPods Max: Double-click the digital crown
  3. 3
    Go back to the previous track If you’re in the middle of a song, it will restart. If you’re at the beginning of a song, it will go the previous song you played.
    • AirPods Pro 2: Press 3 times on the Touch control
    • AirPods Pro 1, AirPods 3 & 4: Press the force sensor on the stem 3 times
    • AirPods 1 & 2: Double-tap the top of the AirPod assigned with the “Go back to the previous track” function
    • AirPods Max: Press the digital crown 3 times
  4. 4
    Answer calls When you’re getting a call, you can answer it without having to use your device.
    • AirPods Pro 2: Press once on the Touch control
    • AirPods Pro 1, AirPods 3 & 4: Press the force sensor on the stem once
    • AirPods 1 & 2: Double-tap the top of the AirPod [9]
    • AirPods Max: Press the digital crown
  5. 5
    Switch Noise Cancellation modes AirPod Pros and some models of AirPods 4 have active noise cancellation modes that you can turn on to block out environmental noises. Hold the stem down after assigning the Noise Cancellation function to either AirPod. [10] To change the setting: [11]
    • Open Settings or System Settings .
    • Select the name of your AirPods at the top of the screen or sidebar.
    • Select Left or Right to choose which AirPod to use.
    • Choose the Noise Cancellation option from the list.
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      Warnings

      • Avoid listening to loud music on your AirPods for extended periods of time because it could damage your hearing. [13]
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      1. Double-tap the AirPod set up to activate Siri.
      2. Tell Siri to change the volume.
      3. Alternatively, say "Hey, Siri" if you're using AirPods 2 or AirPods Pro and tell Siri to turn down the volume.

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