How to Get the Most Out of Your AirPods Pro: 5 Tricks You Need to Know
As you're likely aware, Apple recently released its latest pair of earbuds, the AirPods Pro. If you've recently picked up a pair or own an existing model, there are several features and tricks that can enhance your listening experience. In this article, we'll dive into five essential tips to get the most out of your AirPods Pro.
Testing for a Proper Seal
The first trick we'll explore is how to test whether your AirPods Pro have a proper seal in your ear canal. This feature allows you to determine if the included ear tips are fitting comfortably or if you need to try some alternative options. To enable this test, simply go into settings and scroll down to Bluetooth. Then, select your AirPods Pro and look for the "Ear Tip Fit Test" option. Once you've selected it, the device will play a noise and measure the depth of your ear canal, ensuring that the chosen ear tip is providing the best possible seal.
Using Touch Control
AirPods 2 introduced the touch control feature, which allows users to easily interact with their earbuds by double-tapping. However, AirPods Pro takes this feature to the next level with a more intuitive interface. To access the touch control features, simply look at the form factor of your AirPods Pro in comparison to the AirPods 2 and notice the groove on the surface. When you place your index and thumb on the groove, clicking it will allow you to play/pause music, skip forward, or go back. The force sensors embedded in the earbuds provide a sense of tactile feedback when you interact with them.
Share Audio: A New Feature for AirPods Pro
One of the most exciting new features introduced with AirPods Pro is Share Audio. This feature allows users to share audio with friends and family using their own pair of AirPods. To access this feature, simply swipe down on the control center while wearing one of your AirPods in your ear. You'll then see a button that reads "Share Audio," which can be used to connect with another user's AirPods.
Customizing Your Experience
While Share Audio is an innovative feature, it may not suit everyone's needs. If you don't plan on using transparency mode or want more control over your Bluetooth settings, there are ways to customize your experience without having to use a different app. For example, if you frequently find yourself in environments with poor audio quality, you can hold down the force sensor to cycle through noise cancellation modes. Additionally, if you never need transparency mode, you can also press and hold where it is on by default, effectively turning off noise cancellation.
Bonus Tip: How to Turn Off Noise Cancellation with Siri
Perhaps one of the most significant changes in AirPods Pro is the ability to turn off noise cancellation using just your voice. This feature is made possible through a new "HS" mode (which we'll refer to as Siri mode for clarity), which allows users to cycle through various audio modes by holding down on their force sensor. To enable this feature, simply go into settings and look for the option to turn on noise cancellation, then hold down on the force sensor while wearing one of your AirPods in your ear. This will allow you to switch between different modes, including transparency mode and off-noise-cancellation mode.
Conclusion
The AirPods Pro offers a wide range of features and tricks that can enhance your listening experience. By testing for proper seal, using touch control, sharing audio with friends and family, customizing your settings, and turning off noise cancellation with Siri, you can get the most out of your AirPods Pro. Whether you're an audiophile or just someone looking to upgrade their earbuds, these features are sure to provide a seamless listening experience.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: en- Hey, what's up, guys,welcome back to TechSmarttfor a video you need to seewhether you own a pair of AirPodsor you just picked up thebrand new AirPods Pro,here are five tricks you need to know.Up first and this is one ofthe big new features on the AirPods Pro,there's actually software to seeif they're fitting in yourear with the best sealor if you should try someof the included ear tips.Kind of cool, right?The only real thing about this test isyou don't have to study.So how you enable itis you go into settingsand then you're going toscroll on down to Bluetooth,so many pairs of AirPods here.I'm gonna go and throw theright one in, the left one in,and this is known as the ear tip fit test.The ETFP, what, howdid I get a P in there?ETFT, ear tip fit test.Here we go, and once you scrolldown find your AirPods Pro.You're gonna see this kind of menuand whether you've seenthis or you haven't yet,this is where all the good stuff is.And then right down hereis ear tip fit test.You're gonna hit that andbasically it's gonna play a noiseand be able to measure thedepth of your ear canaland see how good beat your tip you chose.I mean, if it's not a good ear tip, right,you're gonna have touse the ones included.Luckily it says I have a good seal,these are just a normalones right out of the box.If you didn't know with the AirPods Prothere are included ear tipsfor the first time ever.Now, if you lose 'em it's four dollarsand I think you get six new ones.Don't quote me on that.But make sure you get the right seal.Now for tip number twoand it's how the AirPods 2have more of the touch to control featurejust by double tapping you enable Siri,going back, going forward on a song,whatever you want to do.And then on the AirPods Proyou can just look at the form factorin comparison to the AirPods 2 and see,well, there's this kind of groove here.And when it's in your earyou put your index and thumb on the grooveand by clicking thatonce you'll play pause,twice, going forward, threetimes you go backwards.You kind of get it, I mean,it's not anything revolutionary.It's kind of like a button,almost feels like there's avibration but there's not.It's like the old Apple iPod earbuds.If you remember thatsame type of clicky feel.The force sensors here,the force is with us.Now this is almost the best for lastbut don't worry there's two left.Tip and trick three is one Apple's callinga new feature on the AirPodsPro called Share Audioand all you really have to do is,well, when ones in your earand you swipe down on the control centerand then you'll see a buttonthat says share audio.So that's the big deal,all you need is another pair of AirPodsthat you have connected to the phone.So I'm gonna hit share audio,open the AirPods 2s up.I'll just do the left one. HitShare Audio, that does work.If one day you just lose oneof your AirPods don't worry,you can, well, I don'tknow how long-term this isbut there's now a solution orjust every movie gets betterwith whomever you want to share withand maybe album listening partiesso this one has to do with control centerwhere you pull down andyou can quickly accessnoise cancellation modeor transparency modejust by long-pressing on wherethe volume would normally beif the AirPods Pro weren't connected.So you have your three options here,right now nothing's on.Say that again, oh wait,can't even hear 'em.Then right in the transparency mode.I just like the customization.And last but not least,of course there's gonnabe a bonus after this,is how to turn off noisecancellation with just, hey, Siri.That's the biggest thing with AirPods,we've seen it since the start.She's always listening,I mean, just right there.I'm sorry, I promise,I'm not gonna say it,I'll just refer to it as HS so you know.Turn on noise cancellation.It's faster, it's better than ever.So here we go, the bonus.So with it having noisecancellation, transparency mode,let's say you're jammingout in the new Pinch songand you're in, well, noise cancellationand all of a sudden yougot to get in the subway,you want to actuallytalk to the pretty girl.You're gonna hold down,you can hear a littlebit of the environment,and then you really like her,worth getting the number,you're just gonna hold itand you can see it's off.All with the force sensor,just press and hold,you'll cycle through the modes.And what's really cool is,Apple I really think isgonna start to improvewhat the Bluetooth settings look like.I mean, they might make youpay for it but here's the deal,you can customize on the left or right,if you don't ever use transparency modeyou can just have it press and holdwhere it's just off noise cancellation.It's truly customizablebut also pretty limited.And that's gonna do it for the five trickson the AirPods Pro you should know.Probably seeing the three AirPods here,I've been seeing you in the comments,if you guys missed it onInstagram it's just TechSmartt,drop your IG handle down belowas soon as you see this video.Within about three hoursgonna pick three winnersof the AirPods Pro but only if you saw it,you really saw it.make sure you guys drop alike if you guys want another,get subscribed if you're new,and I'll catch you guys next time.\n"
