How to Make Your AirPods Louder: Simple Tips That Work

You can use AirPods to make calls, listen to music, and even use Siri. But they don’t always seem loud enough, especially when there is a lot of noise around. Want to know how to make your AirPods louder? Do not worry! With a few easy tips, you can turn up the volume and improve the sound of your AirPods.

1. Check Your Volume Settings

First, ensure that your volume settings are accurate. Sometimes, the solution is as simple as changing a few settings on your smartphone. 

1.1. Turn Up the Volume Limit

There is a setting on your iPhone that limits the loudest sound. Here is how to increase the volume: 

• Open Settings on your iPhone.
• Tap Music.
• Scroll to Volume Limit and set it to the maximum.

1.2. Turn Off Low Power Mode

Low Power Mode helps save battery but can lower your AirPods’ volume.

• Go to Settings.
• Tap Battery.
• Make sure Low Power Mode is turned off.

1.3. Increase the Volume Manually

• Open Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner of your screen.
• Slide the volume bar up.

2. Turn Off Sound Check

Sound Check is a feature that balances the volume of all your songs. Turning it off can make some music louder.

• Go to Settings.
• Tap Music.
• Toggle Sound Check to off.

3. Use iPhone’s Accessibility Features

There are some cool settings under Accessibility that can help make your AirPods louder.

3.1. Headphone Accommodations

This setting can increase the overall volume.

• Open Settings.
• Tap Accessibility.
• Select Audio/Visual.
• Turn on Headphone Accommodations and boost the volume.

3.2. Balance the Sound

Make sure the sound is balanced equally between both AirPods.

• In the same Audio/Visual settings, check that the Balance slider is in the middle.

4. Clean Your AirPods

Your AirPods will become quieter over time if the speaker grills are blocked by debris and earwax. This is how to keep them clean: 

• Use a soft, dry brush to clean the speaker areas gently.
• Avoid using water or compressed air, as these can damage your AirPods.

5. Adjust the Equalizer (EQ)

An EQ can change how your music sounds and help make your AirPods louder.

5.1. Use the Built-In EQ

• Open Settings.
• Tap Music.
• Select EQ and choose Loudness or Rock.

5.2. Download an EQ App

There are apps you can download from the App Store that gives you more control over your sound settings.

6. Change Settings in Music Apps

If you use music apps like Spotify or Apple Music, changing their settings can make your AirPods louder.

6.1. Spotify Settings

• Open Spotify.
• Go to Settings.
• Tap Playback.
• Set the Volume Level to Loud.

6.2. Apple Music Settings

• Go to Settings.
• Tap Music.
• Turn on the Sound Enhancer and set it to High.

7. Update Your AirPods Firmware

Sometimes, software updates can fix volume issues. Here’s how to check if your AirPods are up to date:

• Connect your AirPods to your iPhone.
• Go to Settings.
• Tap General.
• Select About, then tap AirPods. If an update is available, install it.

8. Reset Your AirPods

If none of the above steps worked, resetting your AirPods might fix the problem.

• Put your AirPods back into the charging case.
• Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until the light flashes amber and then white.
• Reconnect your AirPods to your device.

9. Use Siri Shortcuts

You can set up a Siri Shortcut to quickly make your AirPods louder when needed.

• Download the Shortcuts app from the App Store.
• Create a shortcut to set the volume to 100%.
• Use Siri to activate the shortcut when you want to boost the volume.

10. Try a Volume Booster App

Some apps claim to make your AirPods louder than the built-in settings allow. Use them cautiously, though, to avoid damaging your hearing.

• Search for Volume Booster apps in the App Store.
• Download a well-reviewed app and follow its instructions.

Conclusion

Now you know how to make your AirPods louder! Whether you adjust settings, use an EQ, or clean them, there are plenty of ways to boost your AirPods’ volume. Remember to be careful and avoid listening at full volume for too long, as it can damage your hearing.

If your AirPods still aren’t loud enough, you should contact Apple Support for further assistance.

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