What do the buttons on AirPods Pro do?

To play and pause audio, press the force sensor on the stem of an AirPod. To resume playback, press again. To skip forward, double-press the force sensor. To skip back, triple-press the force sensor.
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What do AirPod buttons do?

This is where the button on the back of the case comes in. Once pressed with the earbuds in the case, the button acts as a way for the AirPods to enter a pairing mode, allowing users of a non-Apple device to connect to them.
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What happens when you hold the AirPod Pro button?

Change the press-and-hold action on AirPods Pro

You can switch among all three noise control modes in Control Center or Settings. By default, when you press and hold the force sensor on the stem of your left or right AirPod, your AirPods Pro switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode.
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How do I set my AirPods Pro to skip a song?

Pause, skip, and adjust volume with your AirPods and AirPods Pro
  1. To play and pause audio, press the force sensor on the stem of an AirPod. ...
  2. To skip forward, double-press the force sensor.
  3. To skip back, triple-press the force sensor.
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How do I mute AirPods Pro by tapping?

There is currently no way to mute your AirPods by tapping them. Tapping gestures can be set up to play and pause, skip forward, go back, and use Siri for voice commands. AirPods can only be muted by using the device to which they are paired.
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AirPods Pro User Guide and Tutorial



Can I wear AirPods in the shower?

Don't place your AirPods under running water, such as a shower or faucet. Don't swim with or otherwise submerge your AirPods. Don't put AirPods in the washing machine or dryer. Don't wear AirPods in a sauna or steam room.
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Do AirPods Pro have tap controls?

You can control your AirPods with a double tap at the top of the stem. For example, when you get an incoming call, double-tap to answer. You can also set each of your AirPods to do one of the following with a double tap: Play and pause audio content.
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Are AirPod pros waterproof?

In a word, no. No version of AirPods — standard AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max — are waterproof. Charging cases and Smart Cases are not waterproof, either.
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Why are AirPods blinking orange?

For any of the existing AirPods variants, the orange light signifies that you need to charge them already. So, if your AirPods still flash orange, maybe a quick plug to a power source can solve it. You can use the AirPods Gen 2 for around 5-6 hours on a single charge and up to 24 hours with the charging case.
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What does Transparency mode do?

Transparency mode refers to the use of external microphones located earbuds or headphones that allow the listener to hear (and sometimes augment or blend) surrounding world noise with digital audio from a connected device. This technology enables better situational awareness for individuals.
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Can ear wax break AirPods?

The buildup of earwax, sweat, dirt, and other grimy substances can not only harm the performance and life span of your AirPods, she says, but it can also cause irritation or an infection in your ear canal.
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Can you wear AirPods while sleeping?

Sleeping with AirPods could cause hearing loss

Falling asleep with levels above that isn't recommended at all. If you want to listen at a safe volume level, set it around 50% or less. You won't be having noise issues at night, so that the lower volume will be fine for your ears.
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Can AirPods explode in your ear?

A report on Weibo says an AirPods allegedly exploded on May 19 while the owner was on a call. The report hinted that Zheng Tang, 23, sustained minor injuries on his right ear when the AirPods piece he was using exploded.
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Does AirPods Pro stop snoring?

Can Noise-Canceling Headphones Really Block Snoring? In general, headphones equipped with noise cancellation effectively block out external noises, including snoring.
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Are AirPods Pro good for snoring?

Nope. AirPods Pro noise cancelling simply isn't that good when compared to over the head cans.
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Will my alarm go off with AirPods?

Long answer short: Yes. Here's the explanation: It doesn't matter if the phone is connected to a wired or wireless headset – the alarm will go off on the iPhone before getting transferred to the Airpods.
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Can AirPods get wet in rain?

Your AirPods are not waterproof. You should avoid wearing them in the shower, swimming pool, or even in the rain. If you have AirPods Pro or third-generation AirPods, they might be water-resistant but they don't stay that way forever, So you're always better off safe than sorry.
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How do I rename my AirPods?

Do one of the following: On iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Go to Settings > Bluetooth, then tap. next to your AirPods. Tap the current name, enter a new name, then tap Done.
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How often should you clean your AirPods?

Because of this, we recommend you clean your AirPods or other in-ears every 72 hours of listening time. Like any other orifice, ears are gross and filled with gunk that's actually supposed to be there—so this is something that really can't be avoided. Don't forget to swab down your carrying case with alcohol!
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How do I stop AirPods Pro noise cancelling?

How to turn off noise cancellation through Settings
  1. Launch the Settings app.
  2. Press Bluetooth.
  3. Tap the information icon—a blue “i” surrounded by a circle—next to the entry for your AirPods Pro.
  4. Under Noise Control in the menu that pops up, you'll see three options: Noise Cancellation, Transparency, and Off.
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Which AirPods noise cancel?

AirPods Pro and AirPods Max Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode. AirPods Pro and AirPods Max have three noise control modes: Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode and Off. You can switch between them to choose how much of your surroundings you want to hear.
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Why do AirPods pick up background noise?

Compared to other headsets and earbuds, the microphone in AirPods has a higher gain setting, which consequently means more background noises get picked up when making calls.
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How do I know when my AirPods Pro is charged?

The status light should show the current charge level for 8 seconds. If you have AirPods Pro or AirPods (3rd generation), you can tap the case when it's on the charging mat to see whether your AirPods Pro or AirPods (3rd generation) are charging (amber light) or fully charged (green light).
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What does green light on AirPods mean?

Amber indicates that it's still charging. If the light is green then it's fully charged. If you want to know the battery's percentage, you can check this on your device. Open the case with the AirPods still inside and look at your phone.
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