If you’ve ever been on a plane, you know the drill: put on your headphones, sit back, and try to tune out the screaming babies and chatty seatmates. But even with the best headphones, it can be tough to completely block out all the noise. Enter noise cancellation. Noise cancellation is a feature found on some headphones that helps to reduce background noise. While it won’t completely eliminate all noise, it can make a big difference in making your flight (or any other noisy environment) more tolerable. f you have a pair of Apple AirPods, you may be wondering how to activate noise cancellation. Here’s a quick guide.
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How to activate noise cancellation on your AirPods
To help you get the most out of your AirPods, we’ve put together a quick guide on how to activate noise cancellation.
If you’re not familiar with noise cancellation, it’s a feature that helps to reduce background noise when you’re listening to music or making phone calls. Noise cancellation can be particularly helpful if you’re in a busy environment, such as a train station or an airport.
Here’s how to activate noise cancellation on your AirPods:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap “Bluetooth.”
- Tap the “i” button next to your AirPods in the “My Devices” section.
- Tap “Noise Cancellation.”
- Tap the switch next to “Noise Cancellation” to turn it on or off.
How to activate noise cancellation on AirPods pro on android
There are two ways to activate noise cancellation on your AirPods Pro: through the Settings app on your iOS device, or using the Force Sensor on the stem of your AirPods Pro.
If you want to be able to adjust noise cancellation settings on the fly, it’s best to do it through the Settings app. To do this, go to Settings > Bluetooth > AirPods, and then scroll down to the Noise Cancellation section. From here, you can toggle noise cancellation on or off, as well as adjust the level of noise cancellation between three different settings: Off, Low, and High.
If you don’t want to fiddle with settings, or if you want to be able to activate noise cancellation with a quick tap, you can use the Force Sensor on the stem of your AirPods Pro. To do this, simply press and hold the Force Sensor for a moment until you see the Noise Control icon appear on your screen. This will toggle noise cancellation on or off.
How to use noise cancellation with your AirPods
AirPods Pro have three noise cancellation modes: Off, Transparency mode, and Active Noise Cancellation. You can switch between them at any time.
Here’s how:
- With your AirPods in your ears, open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap Bluetooth.
- Tap the “i” icon next to your AirPods.
- Tap Noise Cancellation.
Choose the noise cancellation mode you want: Off, Transparency mode, or Active Noise Cancellation.
How to get the most out of noise cancellation with your AirPods
There are a few things to keep in mind when using noise cancellation with your AirPods. First, noise cancellation is most effective when you’re in a quiet environment. If you’re in a noisy environment, like a busy street or airport, you may not notice a significant difference.
Second, noise cancellation is powered by the battery in your AirPods. So if you have noise cancellation turned on and are playing music or making phone calls, you may notice that your battery drains faster than usual.
If you want to get the most out of noise cancellation with your AirPods, here are a few tips:
Wear both AirPods: Noise cancellation is more effective when both AirPods are in your ears.
Firmly press and hold the force sensor on the stem of one of your AirPods: This activates noise cancellation mode. You should see a small black dot appear on the top of your AirPod next to the LED light.
Turn down the volume: When you’re wearing both AirPods and noise cancellation is turned on, you may notice that music sounds different than usual. This is because noise cancellation blocks out some of the external soundwaves that mix with the music coming from your AirPods. Turning down the volume can help offset this effect.
EQ (Equalizer): You can adjust the equalizer settings for your AirPods to customize how your music sounds. To do this, go to Settings > Music > EQ and select an EQ setting.
How to customize noise cancellation with your AirPods
There are two ways to use noise cancellation with your AirPods (2nd generation):
- With your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac:
- Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
- Tap the “i” icon next to your AirPods.
- Tap Noise Cancellation.
With your Apple Watch:
- Open the Control Center on your watch face, then tap .
- Tap Noise Cancellation.
How to troubleshoot noise cancellation with your AirPods
If you’re having trouble with noise cancellation on your AirPods, there are a few things you can try. First, make sure that you have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. To do this, go to Settings > General > Software Update.
If you’re still having trouble, try resetting your AirPods:
- Put both AirPods in your charging case.
- Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for at least 15 seconds. The case’s internal light between the AirPods will flash white and then amber, indicating that the AirPods have reset.
FAQs about noise cancellation with your AirPods
Q: How do I know if my AirPods have noise cancellation turned on?
A: When noise cancellation is turned on, you’ll see a small icon in the top-right corner of your screen.
Q: How does noise cancellation work with my AirPods?
A: When you turn on noise cancellation, your AirPods will use their built-in microphones to detect and cancel out external noise.
Q: What are the benefits of noise cancellation?
A: Noise cancellation can help you focus on what you’re listening to and block out distractions. It can also improve sound quality by reducing background noise.
Q: Are there any downsides to using noise cancellation?
A: One potential downside is that noise cancellation can drain your battery more quickly.
Tips for using noise cancellation with your AirPods
If you have noise-cancelling AirPods Pro, you can use them to reduces ambient noise around you. Follow the tips below to get the most out of noise cancellation with your AirPods Pro.
To turn on noise cancellation, open the Control Center on your iOS device and tap the Noise Cancellation button .
You can also ask Siri to turn on noise cancellation. Just say “Hey Siri, turn on noise cancellation.”
If you want to hear what’s going on around you, or if you’re waiting for someone to speak to you, temporarily bypass noise cancellation by placing your finger over the force sensor on the stem of either AirPod Pro. Doing this once bypasses noise cancellation until you take your finger off the sensor or put your AirPods Pro back in their case.
To completely turn off noise cancellation, go to Settings > Bluetooth on your iOS device and tap the “i” icon next to your AirPods Pro. Thenscroll down and tap Noise Cancellation.
How to use noise cancellation with other headphones
If you have another set of headphones that you’d like to use with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you can use an adapter to connect them. Adapters are available from Apple and other retailers.
You can also use noise cancellation with some Beats headphones and earphones.