How to use AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max: Tips and general instructions
Learn how to use and customize the AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max with this collection of tips, tricks and tutorials
Using Siri (Voice Controls) With Your AirPods
It’s hard to imagine a pair of Apple headphones without Siri integration, and summoning the digital assistant is easy. To get Siri’s attention on the standard AirPods, simply double-tap either the left or right AirPod.
It’s even easier to activate Siri on the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. All you need to do is say “Hey Siri” and the assistant will respond automatically.
The functionality works with both an iPhone or a MacBook.
Controlling the Volume with Siri
Ever had your favorite song come on and you're scrambling to find your phone to pump up the volume? The AirPods have an elegant way to deal with this problem -- Siri. Yes, the digital assistant can do it all, including adjusting your volume.
To raise or lower the volume with Siri:
1. Double-tap either the right or left AirPod to launch Siri.
2. Command Siri to raise or lower the volume using percentages (i.e. "Siri, raise the volume 50 percent.").
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Siri can also be used to skip forward or backward on tracks as well as pause or play tracks.
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