{"id":516337,"date":"2022-11-26T15:00:41","date_gmt":"2022-11-26T12:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/12-airpods-features-you-should-be-using\/"},"modified":"2022-11-26T15:00:41","modified_gmt":"2022-11-26T12:00:41","slug":"12-airpods-features-you-should-be-using","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/12-airpods-features-you-should-be-using\/","title":{"rendered":"#12 AirPods Features You Should be Using"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26e9741bd35\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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>Block Background Sound with Active Noise Cancellation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/12-airpods-features-you-should-be-using\/#Hear_the_World_Around_You_with_Transparency_Mode\" >Hear the World Around You with Transparency Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/12-airpods-features-you-should-be-using\/#Share_Audio_with_other_AirPods_or_Beats\" >Share Audio with other AirPods (or Beats)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/12-airpods-features-you-should-be-using\/#Listen_to_Spatial_Audio_with_Dolby_Atmos\" >Listen to Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/12-airpods-features-you-should-be-using\/#Get_Cinema_Sound_with_an_Apple_TV\" >Get Cinema Sound with an Apple TV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/12-airpods-features-you-should-be-using\/#Use_Siri_with_Your_AirPods\" >Use Siri with Your AirPods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/12-airpods-features-you-should-be-using\/#Connect_Your_AirPods_to_Anything_Over_Bluetooth\" >Connect Your AirPods to Anything Over Bluetooth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/12-airpods-features-you-should-be-using\/#Locate_Your_Missing_AirPods\" >Locate Your Missing AirPods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/12-airpods-features-you-should-be-using\/#Get_the_Best_Fit_with_a_Fit_Test\" >Get the Best Fit with a Fit Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/12-airpods-features-you-should-be-using\/#Charge_Wirelessly\" >Charge Wirelessly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/12-airpods-features-you-should-be-using\/#Troubleshooting_Your_AirPods\" >Troubleshooting Your AirPods<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9C12_AirPods_Features_You_Should_be_Using%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;12 AirPods Features You Should be Using&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-848861\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/imageedit_9_5193211462.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"AirPods Features You Should be Using\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/bangkok-thailand-apple-launch-new-earphone-1597366537\">Framesira \/ Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Are you making the most of your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-Generation-Cancelling-Personalized-Customizable\/dp\/B0BDHWDR12?tag=lsmedia-13195-20\">AirPods<\/a>? <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le\u2019s convenient wireless headphones include some additional features that you might not be aware of until you go hunting for them.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Switch_Between_Devices_Automatically_or_Dont\"><\/span>Switch Between Devices Automatically (or Don\u2019t)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve paired your AirPods with one of your devices, they\u2019ll be linked to your Apple ID. Any other devices that use the same Apple ID should \u201cjust work\u201d without needing to be paired again, including the iPad, other iPhones, or your Mac. On top of this, AirPods will attempt to follow you around and switch between devices automatically.<\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t <em>always<\/em> a handy feature, which is why you can modify its behavior. While using your AirPods with your iPhone or iPad head to Settings &gt; Bluetooth and tap on the \u201ci\u201d button next to your headphones. Under \u201cConnect to This iPhone\/iPad\u201d choose \u201cWhen Last Connected to this iPhone\/iPad\u201d to stop your iPhone or iPad from automatically switching to your AirPods when you\u2019re using them with something else.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-811342\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/connect_to_this_iphone_automatic_airpods.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Enable &quot;Connect Automatically&quot; for AirPods on iPhone\" width=\"650\" height=\"410\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can do the same on your Mac under Settings &gt; Bluetooth by clicking the \u201ci\u201d next to your AirPods and changing the same setting. This preference applies on a per-device basis, which lets you use it for some devices where handy (like on your iPad) and disable it for others where it\u2019s a nuisance (like your Mac).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Customizable_Shortcuts\"><\/span>Use Customizable Shortcuts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Original AirPods and second-generation AirPods can make use of the double-tap gesture, with each left and right AirPods able to perform different functions like stopping and starting playback, invoking Siri, and skipping tracks.<\/p>\n<p>Third-generation AirPods use a force sensor that is triggered with a squeeze. Use a single squeeze to play and pause, a double squeeze to skip forward, a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>le squeeze to skip backward, or a squeeze-and-hold to activate Siri. You can also use a single squeeze to answer incoming calls when you receive them.<\/p>\n<p>AirPods Pro and second-generation AirPods Pro use a force sensor too, with the same controls as the third-generation AirPods. The exception here is that squeeze-and-hold is used to switch between Transparency and active noise cancellation. You can change this behavior in your AirPods settings panel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-848461\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/customize_controls.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Customize AirPods Pro controls in Settings\" width=\"650\" height=\"301\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The AirPods Max headphones use a digital crown (single tap to play and pause, double-tap to skip forward, triple-tap to skip backward, or adjust the volume with a twist) and a noise control button for switching between Transparency mode and active noise cancellation. You can change these settings if you want.<\/p>\n<p>Find out if your AirPods have customizable controls (and change them) under Settings &gt; Bluetooth, then tap on the \u201ci\u201d next to your AirPods while you\u2019re wearing them.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Block_Background_Sound_with_Active_Noise_Cancellation\"><\/span>Block Background Sound with Active Noise Cancellation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a pair of AirPods Pro, Beats Fit Pro, Beats Studio Buds, or AirPods Max you can use active noise cancellation\u00a0(ANC) to remove background noise. Apple\u2019s ANC is pretty good and can be toggled by pressing and holding the AirPods stem or using the dedicated noise control button on the AirPods Max.<\/p>\n<p>Toggle these settings whenever your AirPods are in use by launching Control Center on your iPhone or iPad and then tap-and-hold the Volume Slider. Tap on the \u201cNoise Control\u201d button to toggle between Noise Cancellation, Off, and Transparency. On a Mac, click on Sound in Control Center to see the same options when your AirPods are connected.<\/p>\n<p>ANC uses more battery than simply turning the setting off, so if you\u2019re interested in maximizing your available battery life (or you\u2019re listening in a quiet enough environment), it might be worth turning this off.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hear_the_World_Around_You_with_Transparency_Mode\"><\/span>Hear the World Around You with Transparency Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like ANC, Transparency mode works with AirPods Pro, Beats Fit Pro, Beats Studio Buds, and AirPods Max. You can toggle between this by squeezing and holding the stem of your AirPods or tapping the noise control button on the AirPods Max.<\/p>\n<p>The feature is especially useful since it removes the need to take your earbuds out of your ears to hear what someone is saying, like when paying for something in a shop.\u00a0Transparency isn\u2019t just convenient, it could be an important safety feature. This is especially true if you run or cycle in your AirPods (bone conduction headphones are probably still your safest bet though).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-848462\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/transparency_mode.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Transparency mode on AirPods Pro\" width=\"650\" height=\"340\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, Transparency has some limitations. It can be hard to hear what others are saying if your music volume is too loud, though spoken word like a podcast isn\u2019t so bad. Turn the volume down or quickly pause with a single squeeze (or tap of the Digital Crown on the AirPods Max) and then engage Transparency mode for best results.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Share_Audio_with_other_AirPods_or_Beats\"><\/span>Share Audio with other AirPods (or Beats)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can share whatever you\u2019re listening to with another pair of headphones, including first-generation AirPods, old Beats models like BeatsX, just about any headphones that use the W1, H1 and H2 chips made since. You\u2019ll also need at least an iPhone 8, iPad (fifth generation), iPad Air (third-generation), <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-au\/HT210421\">or similar<\/a> for this to work.<\/p>\n<p>To share audio wirelessly, start listening on your own pair of AirPods or Beats headphones as you would normally. Reveal Control Center on your iPhone or iPad by swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen, then tap on the AirPlay (wireless audio) button in the top-right corner of the Now Playing box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-848463\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/share_audio_airpods.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Share Audio with another pair of AirPods\" width=\"650\" height=\"416\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, hit the \u201cShare Audio\u2026\u201d prompt in the device list. Now pair your friends\u2019 AirPods by holding the charging case close with the earbuds in it and the lid open. For AirPods Max, just hold them close to the device. For Beats headphones, put them in pairing mode and hold them close.<\/p>\n<p>You should see the second pair of headphones appear on the list where you can select them. Once connected, you\u2019ll be able to control the volume independently for each using the slider in the device list. To end the session, tap on the pair of headphones you want to stop sharing with from the device list in Control Center.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Listen_to_Spatial_Audio_with_Dolby_Atmos\"><\/span>Listen to Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Enjoy spatial audio for impressive surround sound  on AirPods Pro, third-generation AirPods, AirPods Max, and Beats Fit Pro. For this to work you\u2019ll need a spatial audio source like Apple Music, Tidal, Netflix, Apple TV+, or similar. Anywhere you see the Dolby Atmos logo you can use spatial audio with your compatible AirPods or Beats.<\/p>\n<p>To engage spatial audio on an iPhone or iPad, start playing a source that supports it and then trigger Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen. Now tap and hold the Volume slider, then tap on \u201cSpatial Audio\u201d and choose between \u201cFixed\u201d and \u201cHead Tracked\u201d or \u201cOff\u201d to disable the setting altogether.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-848464\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/spatial_audio_head_track.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Enable Spatial Audio on your AirPods\" width=\"650\" height=\"336\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Enabling head tracking makes for a more immersive and unique Dolby Atmos experience, though it might not be ideal for all situations. You can also \u201cSpatialize Stereo\u201d in standard stereo content, but this doesn\u2019t always sound great.<\/p>\n<p>While you\u2019re at it, you can also scan your head and set up personalized spatial audio, a feature that Apple introduced with iOS 16.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Cinema_Sound_with_an_Apple_TV\"><\/span>Get Cinema Sound with an Apple TV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have an Apple TV, your AirPods should be available without having to pair them again. Press and hold the Home button on your remote, then tap on the AirPlay (wireless audio button, it looks like a circle with some triangles behind it) to see a list of available outputs. While wearing your AirPods, you\u2019ll be able to select them on your Apple TV as an output.<\/p>\n<p>If you have AirPods Pro, third-generation AirPods, AirPods Max, or compatible Beats models you\u2019ll be able to use your headphones to experience spatial audio with Dolby Atmos sources like Apple TV+, Netflix, and more. You\u2019ll need a first-generation Apple TV 4K (2017) or newer for this feature to work.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-847535\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/apple_tv_4k_3_2022.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Apple TV 4K (third generation) 2022 model\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Other models can still pair with an Apple TV, but they\u2019ll be limited to standard stereo output.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Siri_with_Your_AirPods\"><\/span>Use Siri with Your AirPods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have \u201cListen for \u2018Hey Siri&#8217;\u201d enabled under Settings &gt; Siri &amp; Search on your iPhone or iPad, your AirPods will take over as your default microphone. You can trigger Siri while wearing them by issuing commands like \u201cHey Siri, set a timer for five minutes\u201d to do things hands-free.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t use \u201cHey Siri\u201d functionality, you can still use Siri with your AirPods but you\u2019ll need to trigger it manually. This works differently depending on the model you have, for example, third-generation AirPods invoke Siri by squeezing and holding. On AirPods Pro, you can change the default behavior of this gesture on a per-earbud basis under Settings &gt; Bluetooth then tapping the \u201ci\u201d next to your AirPods model.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connect_Your_AirPods_to_Anything_Over_Bluetooth\"><\/span>Connect Your AirPods to Anything Over Bluetooth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your AirPods connect effortlessly to Apple devices, even if they\u2019re not yet paired. You can also connect them to other Bluetooth devices like a Nintendo Switch or Windows PC just as easily. Once paired, you can switch to these devices at any time by entering pairing mode.<\/p>\n<p>To do this with AirPods other than the AirPods Max, place your AirPods in their charging case and open it. Press and hold the button on the back of the case until the LED indicator starts to flash. Now pair your AirPods as you would any other Bluetooth headphones (usually by going to Bluetooth settings on the device in question and selecting your AirPods).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-811377\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/nintendo_switch_found_airpods.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch found AirPods\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The AirPods Max works in the same way, except you\u2019ll need to hold the noise control button until the status light flashes white.<\/p>\n<p>To return your AirPods to \u201cnormal\u201d mode for use with your iPhone or other Apple gadgets, simply select them as a sound source in iOS or macOS. Repeat the \u201cpairing\u201d process the next time you want to use them with a Bluetooth device (it\u2019s faster if you\u2019ve already paired before).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Locate_Your_Missing_AirPods\"><\/span>Locate Your Missing AirPods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can use the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to see the last-known location of your AirPods. Simply open the app, tap on Devices (or look in the sidebar on a Mac) and choose your AirPods.<\/p>\n<p>If an earbud is out of the case but within range of another device, you\u2019re even able to choose \u201cPlay Sound\u201d to sound an alert. Make sure you don\u2019t have the AirPod in your ear when trying this since the sound will be very loud. You\u2019ll also want to make sure the room is as quiet as possible to give you the best chance of finding them. This is perfect for finding an AirPod that has slipped down the crack in your sofa.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-848460\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/airpods_pro_find_my.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"AirPods Pro in Find My\" width=\"650\" height=\"516\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve lost your AirPods, you can make them as lost which works just like Lost Mode on an iPhone, Mac, or AirTag. Other iPhone users will see a message when they try to pair the AirPods that may help reunite you with your missing earbuds.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_the_Best_Fit_with_a_Fit_Test\"><\/span>Get the Best Fit with a Fit Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have AirPods Pro or third-generation AirPods, you\u2019ll get a choice of earbuds to use when you first receive your headphones. These earbuds should form a seal with your ear canal for best results, though you don\u2019t want things to be too tight or you risk your earbuds falling out or being uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-751447\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_5221.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"AirPods Pro Fit Test Results\" width=\"650\" height=\"393\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure if your current ear tips are the right size, you can perform a fit test. Put your AirPods into your ears then head to Settings &gt; Bluetooth and tap in the \u201ci\u201d next to your AirPods, then select Test Ear Tip Fit and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Charge_Wirelessly\"><\/span>Charge Wirelessly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Charge AirPods Pro, second-generation or newer AirPods, and AirPods with the wireless charging case wirelessly with a Qi-certified wireless charger. Simply lay your AirPods on the charger and look for the yellow charging light. If the light is red, you may need to adjust the position of your charging case.<\/p>\n<p>You can charge the case separately from the AirPods, or leave your AirPods in the case and charge everything at once. If you have a second-generation AirPods Pro, you can even use an Apple Watch charger since this model comes with a MagSafe Charging Case instead.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Troubleshooting_Your_AirPods\"><\/span>Troubleshooting Your AirPods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AirPods don\u2019t always behave like they\u2019re supposed to. 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