AirPods are a boon to mankind. Gone are the days of broken and tangled wire, The AirPods have truly revolutionized the music industry. With Bluetooth support listening to music on the go has become the new trend. Unfortunately, there are downsides to this too.
AirPods are a great way to listen to music, podcasts, audiobooks, and even phone calls without having to worry about getting tangled in wires.
However, because there is no wire, there are fewer locations to put buttons, which can be confusing if you want to turn up the volume on the Apple earphones. You may also be limited to a maximum volume that is intended to protect your hearing but interferes with your ability to listen to your preferred media.
Fortunately, there are other options for amplifying your audio, as demonstrated in this guide on how to make AirPods louder.
How to make the AirPods Pro Sound Louder!
What you should know before fiddling with the volume
Before you begin, make sure you want to make your AirPods louder. Ears are fragile organs, and hearing loss is fairly common. If you're working from home and your neighbors have only recently discovered radio, don't turn it up too loud.
For starters, because you're wearing AirPods and they're playing loudspeakers, you're not going to win a volume battle. More significantly, you risk damage to your hearing by drowning out their loudness.
If you're having trouble with this, consider the AirPods Pro, which has noise cancellation. Although you can obtain superior noise cancellation with AirPods Pro, the inclusion of this feature is a compelling incentive to upgrade.
Otherwise, whether you're using AirPods Pro or ordinary AirPods, you'll need to adjust the volume for two reasons. The first is when you just want it to sound a little louder, and the second is when there's a problem.
How to crank up the volume on AirPods
If you're new to AirPods, it may be difficult to figure out how to boost the volume of the audio you're listening to. Although there are no volume buttons or gesture controls to change the levels, you do have a few options.
How to make AirPods louder: Volume buttons
Let’s start with the basics. We will first try turning up the volume by following the below steps.
- Connect your AirPods to your source device to begin playback.
- Press and hold the Volume Up button on your iPhone device, as many times as necessary.
How to Make AirPods Louder: Use Siri
Google’s BFF Siri can also be used to increase the volume on Airpods. You can do that by following these steps.
- Say "Hey Siri" followed by one of the following commands during playback:
- The command “increase volume” will increase the volume by 12%.
- “Raise volume by 20%” will increase the volume by a particular percentage. You have the option of specifying the percentage increase.
- The command "Raise volume to 75%" will increase the volume to a particular level. You can choose what percentage you want to increase it to.
- Siri will change the volume to your preference. You can also use voice controls to make your AirPods quieter by using the same phrases but replacing "raise" or "increase" with "lower" or "decrease."
How to make AirPods louder: Turn off Low Power Mode
The maximum volume output may be reduced in Low Power Mode. Disabling it has also helped restore loud sound output for a few people. Open the Settings app and select Battery to disable Low Power Mode.
How to make AirPods louder: Update the firmware on AirPods
Did you know that your AirPods get updates too (but not as frequently as your iPhone)? Put AirPods in the case, connect the case to a power source, pair the AirPods with your iOS device, and keep them close together to update it.
The AirPods firmware will be immediately downloaded and installed on your iOS device once you've completed the setup.
How to make AirPods louder: Calibrate volume (iPhone)
If you're still having problems, you might want to try calibrating the sound between your AirPods and iPhone.
- Plug in your AirPods to your iPhone and listen to music as usual.
- On your iPhone, press and hold the Volume down button until the playback volume is muted.
- Open the iOS Control Center by swiping up, then tap the Bluetooth symbol. This will turn off Bluetooth and detach your AirPods, but keep them in your ears instead of putting them back in the case.
- Close the Control Center and resume music playback. This time, it should play over the speakers on your iPhone. To mute playback, press the Volume down button once more.
- To re-enable Bluetooth, swipe up to access the Control Center again, then tap the Bluetooth symbol. To reconnect your AirPods, hold down the same symbol and tap them in the device list.
- The volume on your iPhone and AirPods has now been adjusted. You should now be able to reach the maximum volume.
How to make AirPods louder: Calibrate volume (Android)
Owners of Android smartphones have also been afflicted by the sound limiting issue. Because not all Android devices have the same software options, this option may not be available on all of them.
If you need to get the volume on your AirPods back to normal, try the methods below.
- Tap Connections in the Settings menu.
- Choose Bluetooth.
- Tap the three dots in the top right-hand corner for more options.
- Activate Media Volume Sync.
Don’t See These Options?
Tap the volume up or down on other Android devices to bring up the volume control. Then, directly next to the volume control, hit the down arrow. Choose Bluetooth from the available volume sliders. It can be tweaked to your liking.
This may not fix your problems, but it's a start, and you should next look into the EQ settings accessible in your Android device's Settings.
What to do if your AirPods aren't loud enough
If your AirPods aren't loud enough for you, there are a few ways you may attempt to get more volume out of them. This is especially true if they were formerly louder but have suddenly become quieter.
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Clean your AirPods
Human ears are waxy, and anything you put in your ears frequently, such as earbuds, tends to accumulate earwax. It doesn't take much wax to significantly diminish the AirPods' maximum volume.
When cleaning your AirPods, avoid using anything damp, and never get the mesh speakers wet. Also, don't damage the speaker mesh by poking it with a toothpick or other sharp object. Instead, remove any wax or other debris from the speaker mesh with a dry cotton swab or a soft-bristled toothbrush.
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Check the Music app's sound settings
Your AirPods’ settings may be incorrect if they're too quiet when listening to music on the Music app. With a couple of touches, you can fix it.
- Open the Settings application.
- Select "Music."
- Make sure EQ is turned off. If it's on, tap "EQ" and then "Off" to turn it off.
- While you're still on the Music settings screen, ensure the Volume Limit is turned off. Tap "Volume Limit" and slide the volume to the right if it's on. This will disable it.
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Make sure both ears are the same volume
If one ear is regularly louder than the other, the volume in one ear may be suppressed by an accessibility option on the iPhone. Here's how to find out:
- Open the Settings application.
- Select "General," then "Accessibility."
- Check that the left/right slider and the button in the center are balanced in the Hearing section. Return it to the middle, if it has slipped to the right or left.
- Check if your volume is capped
We're not the only ones who have recognized that listening to loud music can be harmful. Previously, iOS included a setting that limited headphone volume to the European Union's recommended maximum for earbuds.
In iOS 14.3, the particular option in the Music settings was eliminated, however, it was replaced by a similar option elsewhere.
- Go to Sounds & Haptics in the Settings menu.
- Select Headphone Safety from the menu.
- Reduce Loud Sounds by tapping it.
- Now hit Reduce Loud Sounds to turn it on.
- To set a maximum headphone volume, drag the slider that appears.
- How to fix a volume fault with AirPods (Rebooting/Resetting the devices)
If you've tried changing the level and the AirPods still don't seem to be listening to you, there could be a problem. You have two options in this case: talk to Apple custom care or try a few workarounds. If it’s the latter then it's worth attempting other solutions, beginning with the tried-and-true remedy to all IT problems.
- Turn off your iPhone.
- Turn it on again
That's likely to work enough to be worth a go, but if it doesn't, you can attempt something similar with the AirPods themselves.
- Remove the AirPods from their case and go to Settings on your iPhone.
- Bluetooth is a good option.
- In the list of devices, look for the AirPods.
- Next to Connected, tap the i.
- Select Forget this Device from the menu.
- Make sure you select Yes.
Then, by restarting the entire pairing process, reset the AirPods to their factory settings.
- Return the AirPods to their charging case.
- Close the cover and then reopen it.
- Hold the back button down until the front light blinks.
- Place the AirPods in close proximity to your iPhone.
Last Resort: Contact Apple Customer Support
If your AirPods are still not working after trying all of the alternatives above, we recommend contacting Apple Customer Support and scheduling a visit to the Apple Store to have an engineer look at them. Hopefully, they'll figure out what's wrong quickly and get your AirPods working again.
Conclusion
Sound limitation difficulties with your AirPods might be aggravating, especially because they aren't the cheapest earbuds on the market. But, perhaps, you now know how to make your AirPods louder with the aid of the treatments and tips we've supplied.
