AirPods are ubiquitous today, and Apple continues to improve them to ensure that users have an exceptional listening experience. Whether you are using AirPods or AirPods Pro, there is a lot to learn about your favorite in-ear buds.
Getting started with AirPods is pretty straightforward. Take them out of the case and put them in your ear. They are dependable devices that easily connect to various devices. But sometimes, they encounter bugs, and then you need to factory reset AirPods to fix the glitch. Resetting AirPods means putting them back into the case and waiting for thirty seconds. Then, put them back in the ears and go to Settings app on your iPhone > Bluetooth > click the info icon next to your AirPods > tap Forget This Device. Next, re-pair AirPods, and the problem should have been solved.
Now, look at some helpful tips and tricks to get the most out of your AirPods.
- Personalize double-tap actions
Double-tapping on AirPods means asking them to answer a phone call or pausing/playing the audio you are listening to. But this default setting can be customized, and you can set the double tap to perform different actions.
To do this, tap the Settings app on your iPhone > select Bluetooth > choose the i icon next to the AirPods > find the Double-tap option and choose Left or Right. This will determine which one of the AirPods you will change the settings for. Next, select what you want to happen when you double tap that AirPods. Some options are your AirPods will play the previous track or next track, activate Siri, etc. You can even choose to turn off the double-tap function.
- Listen to the same music with your friend
Sharing audio with near and dear ones who have AirPods is a feature that is released with iOS 13. And it is a straightforward process to start listening to music together.
All you need is for your loved one to be within range of your iPhone, and your AirPods must be plugged into your ears. Then, start playing a track on your iPhone and open the Control Center > open the music controls. You will see both AirPods. Choose both of them so you can listen to the same audio.
- Turn them into hearing aids
One of the coolest features of AirPods is turning them into hearing aids. If you are using the earbuds with your iPhone, you can turn your phone into a remote listening device. The AirPods can become your hearing aids.
Suppose you are in a crowded place, and it is almost impossible to hear the person you are trying to talk to. You can use this AirPods feature and then place the phone near the person. The phone’s microphone will pick up what the person is saying, and you can hear him through your AirPods.
To use this feature, go to the Settings app on your iPhone > select Control Center > choose Customizable Controls > tap the plus icon next to Hearing > connect your AirPods to your phone > open Control Center again and select the Hearing icon > choose Live Listen.
- Adjust the built-in microphone
You already know that both AirPods have an in-built microphone so that regardless of the ear you have plugged it in, you can always use Siri or talk on the phone. However, it is also possible to assign the microphone to only work.
You can do this by going to the Settings app on your phone > selecting Bluetooth > tapping the i icon next to the AirPods > selecting Microphone > tapping Always Left AirPod or Always Right AirPod.
- Connect AirPods with Apple Watch to enjoy music on the go
Do you want to listen to music on the go? Whether you are going to the gym or out for a run, you can listen to music by connecting your AirPods to your Apple Watch. Thanks to this, you need not carry your phone wherever you go.
To do this, open the Control Center on your Apple Watch > select the AirPlay icon > choose your AirPods.
- Rename AirPods
The AirPods connected to your iPhone will take your first name and then the name of the AirPods. You can customize this.
To rename your AirPods, head to the Settings app on your iPad or iPhone > connect the AirPods and choose them > tap on Name > change the name and select Done.
- Enable Spatial Audio
Spatial Audio is an excellent AirPods feature that supports three-dimensional audio. You can turn this on for an enhanced listening experience by opening the Control Center and holding the volume button. Then, tap on the Spatial Audio icon at the screen’s bottom.
The Bottom Line
Hopefully, these AirPods tips and tricks will ensure you have an excellent listening experience and get the most out of your earbuds.