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AirPods may seem tiny, but they pack a punch. There are tons of things you can do with these tiny-looking devices. To enjoy unlimited hours of listening experience, you must remember to keep your AirPods battery fully charged. The green light will indicate that the AirPods and the case are fully charged. If you don’t know how to check the AirPods battery, you can open the lid of the case and hold it near your iPhone or iPad. Battery status will pop up on your device’s screen, showing you the battery levels. So, if you are stepping out of your home for a few hours and will be listening to music, don’t forget to check the battery status.
That said, let’s go through the below list of lesser-known tips and tricks and find out if you’re making the most of Apple earbuds.
Have Apps Announce The Notifications in Your Ear
Before iOS 15, the notifications from the Messages application were announced in the ear while you were wearing AirPods. But with iOS 15 and later, only time-sensitive notifications are announced by default. However, you can enable it for any application you like.
To have any app on your iPhone announce notifications in your ear, head to the Settings app > Notifications > Announce Notifications > tap the desired one from the list and toggle on Announce Notifications.
Boost Conversation For Better Clarity
Do you have a slight hearing problem or know someone who does? The Conversation Boost feature can help you hear everyday conversations clearer and better.
If you are talking to someone using AirPods, the beam-forming mics will take the other person’s voice and isolate it when you are in a noisy environment. Therefore, amplify the voice so you can hear it clearly.
Go to the Control Center on your iPhone to use Conversation Boost and then long-press the volume slider. After enabling Conversation Boost, you can set the ambient noise and the left-right balance and adjust the tone.
Locate Your AirPods Using Find My
If you are using AirPods Max or AirPods Pro, you can take advantage of the Find My network to quickly find your misplaced or lost earbuds. This can help you locate the earbuds beyond your iPhone’s Bluetooth range.
Find my capability of finding Apple devices even if they are turned off or offline. Additionally, you can turn on the Separation Alert feature so your iPhone will notify you if you mistakenly leave your earbuds behind.
Keep The Audio Playing Without Interruption
One smart trick your AirPods are capable of is instantly stopping playback when one or both the earbuds are plucked out of the ear. However, this might not be ideal in all situations. If you don’t wish the playback to stop while you are temporarily focusing on what’s happening around you, open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap Bluetooth. Then, choose the info button and disable Automatic Ear Detection.
Now you can enjoy uninterrupted audio even if you choose to pluck out of the earbuds from your ear to listen to your friend or the commotion happening next door.
Share Audio with Your Friend
Mono audio means listening to music using a single earbud. This helps in prolonging battery life. Apart from this, it lets you share what you’re hearing with your friend.
Suppose you are on a call with a close friend of yours, and another friend drops in. Of course, you would want all three of you to participate in the conversation. Instead of arranging a conference call, you can share your AirPods with your friend, and both of you can hear the same thing. Or, suppose you are traveling with your partner and would like to watch a movie together. You can toggle Mono Audio mode and give the other person one of the earbuds.
Eavesdrop Using The Live Listen-to Feature
If you ever need to eavesdrop on someone’s conversation, you can use your AirPods. Use the Live Listen feature to start eavesdropping.
You must first update your iPhone to the latest iOS version to use this feature. Then, connect your AirPods to your iOS device > head to Settings > Control Center > search for Hearing in the list > tap the green plus icon > select Settings to save your changes > open the Control Center > tap on the Hearing button > choose Live Listen. Finally, place your iOS device near the audio source you want to hear.
The Bottom Line
Are you excited to enhance your listening experience using AirPods? Then, follow the tricks and tips mentioned above to enjoy watching a movie or listening to playback using Apple AirPods. Also, don’t forget to regularly update your iPhone because Apple releases new features that might enhance your listening experience, among other things you can do on your smartphone.
