You got the AirPods Pro for the holidays. Here are some of the coolest features you need to know about
If you were received Apple’s new second-generation AirPods Pro as a holiday gift, you made out well. These new AirPods were my favorite gadget Apple released this year. If you’re new to AirPods, or if you have an older generation, there are plenty of new features you’ll want to take advantage of with these earbuds.
Here are some AirPods Pro tips and tricks to get you started.
How to find your AirPods Pro if you lose them
- Open the Find My app.
- Tap the name of your AirPods (mine say Sofia’s AirPods Pro).
- Tap Play sound to help you find them.
- You can also see the location of your AirPods on a map by tapping Find.
Ways to charge your new AirPods
The new AirPods Pro come with a MagSafe charging case. This means you can simply plop your AirPods down on a MagSafe wireless charging pad and your headphones will start charging. They can also charge on an Apple Watch charger. Simply put your case face up on top of the Apple Watch charger to juice up.
How to control the volume directly on your AirPods
Touch control on the new Pros allows you to lower or raise the volume by lightly swiping up or down on the stem of the AirPods.
When your finger is on the stem of the AirPods, you’ll feel an area where the material is no longer slippery but a bit indented. That’s the pad where you’ll swipe up or down to control the volume. This is great for when you’re listening to something while exercising, or cleaning and you don’t have easy access to your phone to control the volume.
How to switch between noise cancellation mode and transparency mode
You can switch between noise cancellation mode, which blocks a lot of outside noise, and transparency mode, which amplifies some noises around you. The transparency mode on the new AirPods Pro is better than on the previous generation. You can hear more of what’s going on around you.
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