You can control your Apple AirPods primarily through stem presses and Siri voice commands. Here's a breakdown of how to manage playback, calls, and Siri:
Controlling Playback
- Play and Pause: Press the stem once.
- Next Track: Press the stem twice.
- Previous Track: Press the stem three times.
Managing Calls
- Answer a Call: Press the stem once when you receive a call.
- End a Call: Press the stem once during a call.
- Answer a Second Incoming Call and Put the First Call on Hold: Press the stem once.
- Decline a Second Incoming Call: Press the stem twice.
Activating Siri
- Activate Siri: Press and hold the stem. You can then ask questions, control apps, adjust the volume, and more. For example, "Hey Siri, what's the weather?" or "Hey Siri, turn up the volume."
Customizing Controls (Important for Personalized Experience)
While the above controls are the default, you can customize the actions associated with the stem presses in your iPhone settings:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap Bluetooth.
- Find your AirPods in the list and tap the "i" icon next to them.
- Customize "Press and Hold AirPods". Here you can change what happens when you press and hold either the left or right AirPod. Options typically include Siri or Noise Control (for AirPods Pro and AirPods Max).
- Customize "Double Tap on AirPod". (If available on your AirPod model) This allows customisation of the double tap functionality.
Controlling Volume
There isn't a direct stem press control for volume. To adjust volume, you can:
- Use Siri: Ask Siri to turn the volume up or down (e.g., "Hey Siri, volume up!").
- Use your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch: Adjust the volume using the volume buttons on your device.
- Use Control Center: Swipe down from the top-right corner of your iPhone (or up from the bottom on older models) to access Control Center, and use the volume slider.
Additional Tips
- Ensure your AirPods are connected to your device before trying to use the controls.
- Check your AirPod model: Some features, like noise cancellation and transparency mode, are only available on specific models (e.g., AirPods Pro, AirPods Max). Customization options vary by AirPod Generation.
- Keep your AirPods firmware updated: Apple frequently releases firmware updates that improve performance and add new features. Make sure your AirPods are connected to your iPhone and charged to receive automatic updates.
