How do I turn off AirPods noise Cancelling without phone?

Answered by Jeremy Urbaniak

To turn off noise cancellation on your AirPods Max or both AirPods without using your phone, you can follow these steps:

1. Put on your AirPods Max or insert both AirPods into your ears.
2. Locate the volume slider on your iPhone or iPad and touch and hold it.
3. Keep holding the volume slider until you see additional controls, including the Noise Control icon in the lower-left corner.
4. Tap on the Noise Control icon to access the noise control settings.
5. You will see three options: Noise Cancellation, Transparency, and Off.
6. Tap on Noise Cancellation, Transparency, or Off, depending on your preference.

– If you tap on Noise Cancellation, it will activate the noise cancellation feature, which blocks out external sounds and immerses you in your music or audio.
– If you tap on Transparency, it enables the transparency mode, which allows external sounds to pass through your AirPods while still enjoying your audio.
– If you tap on Off, it will disable both noise cancellation and transparency modes, providing a more natural listening experience without any added effects.

By following these steps, you can easily turn off noise cancellation on your AirPods Max or both AirPods without using your phone. Remember that these settings will apply directly to your AirPods and will remain in effect until you change them again.

I personally find the noise cancellation feature incredibly useful, especially in noisy environments like crowded cafes or during flights. It helps me focus on my music or podcasts without being distracted by external sounds. However, there are times when I prefer to switch to transparency mode, especially when I need to be aware of my surroundings or have a conversation with someone while still listening to audio.

Having the option to easily control noise cancellation directly on the AirPods themselves adds convenience and flexibility to my listening experience. Whether I want to tune out the world or stay connected to my surroundings, I can quickly adjust the noise control settings with just a few taps.