How do I control my AirPod pros?

07 Dec.,2023

 

I recently got some Airpod Pro earphones. I'm accustomed to being able to tap my left Airpod to advance to the next track and my right Airpod to toggle pause/play

I can't seem to find similar features on the Airpod Pros. First there appears to be no tap options only squeeze and second the squeeze options are only noise settings and Siri. Further, squeeze is not nearly as convenient as tap since I can tap my AirPods with my hands full but can’t squeeze.

Is there some way to enable the tap options on AirPods Pros or are these really a downgrade from the functionality of the standard AirPods?

AirPods Pro 2 feature a range of great upgrades over the original and one of the simple but valuable additions is the ability to swipe on the earbuds to control volume. However, the capability can be a bit unintuitive at first. Here’s how to change AirPods Pro volume with swipe control including some tips on finger placement.

The second generation of Apple’s hit earphones with active noise cancellation have a ton of upgrades. That includes features like 2x more noise cancellation, adaptive transparency, an upgraded charging case with Find My tracking, speaker, lanyard loop, and swipe volume control coming alongside the existing force sensor controls.

For a detailed look at how to customize the AirPods Pro force sensors and how they compare to the rest of the AirPods lineup, check out our complete guides:

How to change AirPods Pro volume with swipe control

Note: Volume swipe control is only available on AirPods Pro 2

  1. Start listening to something with your AirPods Pro 2
  2. Swipe volume control is on by default
  3. Reach up with your pointer finger on either AirPod Pro bud and swipe up or down on the force sensor
  4. Don’t swipe on the outside edge of the stem, swipe on the pill-shaped indent (force sensor) found close to the front side of the stem
    • Tip: aim for placing your pointer finger so it’s touching the edge of your ear closest to your face and the AirPods Pro stem
    • It can be helpful to place your thumb on the bottom of the stem for more stability while swiping with your pointer finger
  5. You’ll hear a small click sound effect to confirm you’re changing the volume

Here’s a visual of where you need to swipe to change AirPods Pro volume:

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How do I control my AirPod pros?

How to change AirPods Pro volume with swipe control