🔊 1. Enable Adaptive Noise Cancellation
The signature feature of AirPods Pro is their Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).
To make the most of it, go to:
Settings → Bluetooth → AirPods Pro → Noise Control → Noise Cancellation
You can also activate Adaptive Mode, which automatically adjusts ANC strength depending on your surroundings – perfect for switching between quiet and noisy environments.
Tip: Use “Transparency Mode” when walking outdoors for better awareness of your surroundings.
🎧 2. Customize the Ear Tip Fit
A proper ear tip seal improves both sound quality and noise cancellation.
Go to:
Settings → Bluetooth → AirPods Pro → Ear Tip Fit Test
The iPhone will play a short sound and tell you if the fit is optimal. Try different tip sizes until you get “Good Seal” on both earbuds.
This small tweak can make your music sound dramatically clearer.
🗣️ 3. Use Conversation Awareness
In iOS 17 and later, AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support Conversation Awareness – an intelligent feature that automatically lowers your media volume when you start talking.
This is incredibly handy during calls, in cafes, or when someone walks up to you mid-song.
You can enable it via:
Settings → AirPods Pro → Audio → Conversation Awareness
🎵 4. Optimize Spatial Audio
Spatial Audio creates an immersive 3D sound experience – as if the sound is moving around you.
To personalize it, go to:
Settings → AirPods Pro → Spatial Audio → Personalize Spatial Audio
You’ll scan your ears using your iPhone’s camera, and Apple tunes the audio to your ear shape.
It’s one of the most underrated yet mind-blowing AirPods features.
⚙️ 5. Adjust Touch Controls and Volume Gestures
Tired of accidentally pausing your music?
You can customize the press-and-hold or swipe gestures on your AirPods’ stems.
Navigate to:
Settings → Bluetooth → AirPods Pro → Press and Hold AirPods → Choose Noise Control or Siri
For AirPods Pro 2, you can also swipe up/down on the stem to adjust volume — no need to touch your phone.
✅ Bonus Tip: Enable “Find My”
To avoid losing your AirPods, open the Find My app and add them as a device.
You can track their location, play a sound, or even receive alerts if you leave them behind.
💡 Final Thoughts
Your AirPods Pro are much more powerful than they seem out of the box.
By fine-tuning these five settings, you’ll enjoy better audio quality, smarter controls, and a more personalized experience – whether you’re listening to music, watching movies, or taking calls.
So go ahead – open your iPhone settings and unlock the full potential of your AirPods Pro.