Is your AirPods’ volume low? We use our AirPods to do various tasks – music, audiobooks, podcasts, movies, and more. So, it’s a problem when our AirPods aren’t loud enough to snuff out the background. Unfortunately, Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro volume control can be tricky.
Apple’s AirPods helped launch a thousand imitators – there are now countless wireless earbuds available for both iOS and Android devices in the market. It’s not hard to see why; there’s something very liberating about earbuds that have no cables and no buttons or other controls.
But how do you do something as simple as controlling the volume? Unfortunately, it is not easy for everyone to figure out how to make AirPods louder by adjusting the volume with no physical buttons and dials. So here’s how to make AirPods louder and deal with a common AirPods problem — low volume.
How to change the volume on AirPods / AirPods 2 / AirPods Pro / AirPods Max
Initially, if your iOS device (iPhone or iPad) is nearby, you can use the volume control on the phone – volume buttons located at the side of the device to affect the volume through the AirPods.
- Activate Siri on your iOS device, then say somewhat like, Turn up the volume.
- Use either the volume button located on the side of the iPhone or iPad.
- Drag the volume slider in an app’s playback controls.
- Open Control Center, then drag the volume slider up or down.
- Drag the volume slider on the Lock Screen.
- For Android devices, enable Media Volume Sync
- Turn the Digital Crown (Apple AirPods Max).
How to use Siri with AirPods on iPhone
Instead of housing volume controls into the AirPods themselves, Apple has delegated that duty to Siri. You can use Apple’s voice assistant, Siri, with your AirPods to control apps, answer questions, and more. If you aren’t sure how to activate Siri with AirPods on your iPhone or iPad then follow the below guide on how to control the volume of your AirPods using Siri.
How to activate Siri with your voice (Apple AirPods, AirPods 2, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max)\
While wearing Apple AirPods in your ears, say “Hey Siri,” then ask Siri a question or to do a task for you. For example, say something like “Hey Siri, what’s the temperature today?” or “Hey Siri, play some romantic music.”
Note: If you haven’t set up “Hey Siri” on your iOS device, then go to Settings> Siri & Search, then turn on Listen for “Hey Siri.”
How to activate Siri with a double-tap on AirPods 1st Generation
- Double-tap either of your Apple AirPods.
- Wait for a chime, then make your query.
- Note: By default, a double-tap on either of your AirPods activates Siri, but you can change this behavior in Settings. See Personalize audio settings.
How to activate Siri with the Force Sensor or by double-tapping on AirPods Pro & AirPods 2nd Generation
You can set Apple AirPods Pro to activate Siri by pressing and holding the Force Sensor on the stem of an AirPod, for a while, and you can set your AirPods (2nd generation) to activate Siri by double-tapping one of your AirPods.
- Wear your Apple AirPods and make sure they’re connected to your iOS device.
- On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Bluetooth
- In the list of devices, tap the information “i” button and the Actions Available button next to your AirPods.Select Left or Right.
- Now choose Siri.