The primary way to increase the volume on AirPods (specifically the AirPods Pro 2) is to use the touch control on the stem: Flick your finger forward on the stem of the AirPod.
Here's a breakdown:
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AirPods Pro 2: The second-generation AirPods Pro feature touch control on the stems. To increase the volume, gently flick your finger up on the stem.
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Other AirPods Models: Other AirPods models (like the standard AirPods and AirPods Pro 1st gen) don't have the touch control for volume directly on the AirPods. You'll need to adjust the volume using one of these methods:
- Siri: Activate Siri ("Hey Siri") and say "Turn up the volume."
- Connected Device: Use the volume controls on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or other connected device. This is usually the most common method.
- Control Center (iOS/iPadOS): Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to access Control Center. Adjust the volume slider.
- Lock Screen (iOS/iPadOS): Volume controls may also appear on your lock screen when media is playing.
- Apple Watch: Use the Digital Crown or the volume controls in the Now Playing app.
So, for the AirPods Pro 2, simply flick your finger forward (upward) on the stem to raise the volume. For other models, you'll need to use Siri or the volume controls on your connected device.
