How do I change the speaker settings on my AirPods?

Answered by Michael Wilson

To change the speaker settings on your AirPods, you’ll need to adjust the Tone Volume. This can be done through the accessibility settings on your iPhone or iPad. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you:

1. Wear your AirPods and ensure they are connected to your device. This step is important as the settings you adjust will be specific to your AirPods.

2. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. It’s usually represented by a gear icon.

3. Scroll down and tap on “Accessibility”. This section contains various settings to enhance the accessibility of your device.

4. In the Accessibility menu, you’ll find a list of options. Look for “AirPods” and tap on it. This will take you to the AirPods settings.

5. On the AirPods settings page, you’ll see options like “Press and Hold AirPods” and “Automatic Ear Detection”. These settings allow you to customize the behavior of your AirPods. However, to adjust the speaker settings, you need to tap on “Tone Volume”.

6. Once you tap on “Tone Volume”, a slider will appear that lets you adjust the volume of sound effects played through your AirPods. Drag the slider to the left to decrease the volume or to the right to increase it.

7. While adjusting the Tone Volume, you can also test the changes by playing a sound effect from the “Sound” section located just below the slider. This can help you find the desired volume level for your AirPods.

8. After adjusting the Tone Volume to your preference, you can simply exit the settings. The changes you made will be applied automatically.

It’s worth noting that the Tone Volume setting specifically controls the volume of sound effects played through your AirPods, such as keyboard clicks, lock sounds, and other system sounds. This setting does not affect the volume of media playback or phone calls.

By following these steps, you’ll be able to customize the speaker settings on your AirPods and enjoy your audio experience at the desired volume level.