How to Set up AirPods Pro with iPhone and iPad
With their small size and powerful noise cancellation, AirPods Pro are the perfect on-the-go companion for the iPhone or iPad. Here’s how to set up AirPods Pro with those devices:
Use the Ear Tip Fit Test for the Best AirPods Pro Sound
One of the best features of the AirPods Pro is active noise cancellation, which removes ambient background noise and improves your audio experience. To get the best noise cancellation, the AirPods Pro must fit snugly in your ears. The AirPods Pro software includes the Ear Tip Fit Test to check the fit of your AirPods in your ears. Here’s how to use it to get the best sound from your AirPods Pro:
AirPods Pro Options: Noise Cancellation & Transparency
AirPods Pro offer two types of noise cancellation: true noise cancellation and transparency. Noise cancellation is just what it sounds like: ambient noise is removed from what you hear in the AirPods for a clear, quiet experience. The downside of noise cancellation is that you can’t hear people walking close to you, eating while wearing noise-cancelling earbuds can sound strange, and you won’t be able to hear important ambient sounds like traffic. That’s where transparency comes in. When you use AirPods Pro in transparency mode, you get the benefits of noise cancellation while also hearing important voices and ambient sounds. There are three ways to toggle between noise cancellation and transparency:
Click and hold the button on either earbud. A chime plays to let you know you’ve switched modes.Open Control Center on your paired device, long-press the volume slider, and make your selection.In Settings > Bluetooth > AirPods Pro, make your selection in the Noise Control section.
How to Change AirPods Pro Settings
There are a few other settings you can use to customize your AirPods Pro:
