Airpods 2

Airpods 2

The AirPods 2 support hands-free 'Hey Siri' functionality, allowing users to control volume and swap songs through voice commands, so there's no longer a need to tap on the AirPods with a finger.
Use your iPhone to set up your AirPodsPerformance you'll want to hear. Powered by the all-new Apple H1 headphone chip, AirPods deliver a faster and more stable wireless connection to your devices — up to 2 times faster when switching between active devices 3 and a 1.5 times faster connection time for phone calls. 4 The H1 chip also drives voice-enabled Siri access and delivers up to 30 per cent lower gaming latency. AirPods (single charge): Up to 5 hours listening time, Up to 2 hours talk time 15 minutes in the case equals 3 hours listening time or over an hour of talk time; Standard charging case charges using standard Lightning connector; System Requirements. IPhone, iPad and iPod touch models with iOS 12.2 or later; Apple Watch models with watchOS 5.2. Use your iPhone to set up your AirPods. If you're setting up your AirPods for the first time, make.
If you're setting up your AirPods for the first time, make sure that your device is up to date. Then follow these steps:
Go to the Home screen.
Open the case—with your AirPods inside—and hold it next to your iPhone.
A setup animation appears on your iPhone.
Tap Connect. 
If you have AirPods Pro, read the next three screens.
If you have AirPods Pro or AirPods (2nd generation) and you already set up 'Hey Siri' on your iPhone, then 'Hey Siri' is ready to use with your AirPods. If you haven't set up 'Hey Siri' already and you have AirPods Pro or AirPods (2nd generation), you'll be guided through the setup.
Tap Done.
If you're signed in to iCloud, your AirPods are set up automatically with any of your supported devices that are signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID.
If you can't set up your AirPods, get help.
Learn how to set up your AirPods with a Mac or a non-Apple device, like an Android phone.
Listen with your AirPodsWhen you put your AirPods in your ears, they automatically play the audio from your device. If you take an AirPod out, audio pauses. Take them both out and audio stops. If you're listening with one AirPod and you take it out, the AirPod pauses. If you put it back in your ear within 15 seconds, play resumes automatically.
Learn how to choose the best-sized ear tips for your AirPods Pro.
Store your AirPods in the charging case. Storing AirPods loose in your pocket or bag can result in damage.
Switch devicesHere's how to switch from listening to one device with your AirPods to listening to another.
Switch automaticallyAirPods are connected to your iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time. Sound automatically switches between them.
With iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 or later, your AirPods (2nd generation) or AirPods Pro can automatically switch between your iPhone and iPad devices.* Your devices need to be signed in with the same Apple ID using two-factor authentication. For example, while listening to music on your iPad, you answer a call on your iPhone. Your AirPods automatically switch from the music on your iPad to the phone call on your iPhone.
If you want to turn automatic switching off for a device, go to Settings > Bluetooth on that device with your AirPods in your ears. Tap the info button next to your AirPods in the list of devices. Tap Connect to This iPhone [or iPad], and then tap When Last Connected to This iPhone [or iPad]. To turn this feature on again, tap Automatically.
* Automatic switching will work with your Mac using macOS Big Sur.
Switch manuallyIf necessary, follow these steps to choose a different device to play audio or to switch the audio to different headphones or speakers.
On your iOS deviceOpen Control Center.
Touch and hold the audio card in the upper-right corner of Control Center to control audio.
Tap , then choose the device you want from the list.1
On your MacClick the volume control in the menu bar and choose your AirPods Pro2 or other speakers under Output Device.
Control audio with your AirPods ProTo play and pause your audio content, press the force sensor on the stem of an AirPod. To resume playback, press again.
To skip forward, double-press the force sensor on the stem of an AirPod.
To skip back, triple-press the force sensor.
To change the volume, say 'Hey, Siri,' then say something like 'Turn down the volume.' Or drag the volume slider in the app you're listening to, on the Lock screen, or in Control Center. You can also open Now Playing on your Apple Watch and turn the Digital Crown to adjust volume.
AirPods Pro let you control how much you hear your surroundings. Press and hold the force sensor to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode. You can select which modes the press-and-hold action switches between in Settings > Bluetooth > AirPods Pro > Press and Hold AirPods.
Control audio with your AirPods (1st or 2nd generation)You can use your AirPods to use Siri and to control the playback of audio content.
With AirPods (2nd generation), by default, you use Siri by saying 'Hey Siri'. And when you double-tap an AirPod, you either play audio or skip forward.
With AirPods (1st generation), by default, you double-tap to use Siri. 
Regardless of which model of AirPods you have, you can set each AirPod to do one of these when you double-tap it:
Use Siri3
Play and pause your audio content
Skip to the next track 
Go back to the previous track
Airpods 2nd GenLearn how to choose what you want each AirPod to do when you double-tap it.
Use SiriWith AirPods Pro and AirPods (2nd generation), you can say 'Hey Siri.'
With AirPods Pro, you can set an AirPod to use Siri when you touch and hold the force sensor.
With AirPods (1st and 2nd generation), you can double-tap to use Siri.
You can use Siri with your AirPods to ask questions and make phone calls. Siri can also control your music and check on your AirPods. Here are some examples of Siri requests:
'Play my Favorites playlist.'
'Turn up the volume.'
'How do I get home from here?'
'Skip to the next song.'
'Pause music.'
'How is the battery on my AirPods?'
Find more Siri examples.
Use the phone and get messagesWhen a call comes in while you're wearing either AirPod, Siri can announce the call. To answer with AirPods Pro, press the force sensor. To answer with AirPods (1st or 2nd generation), double-tap an AirPod. Later, you can press the force sensor on an AirPod Pro or double-tap an AirPod to hang up or switch to another call.
Siri can read your incoming messages through your AirPods Pro.
Charge your AirPods and caseTo charge your AirPods, put them in the case and close the lid.4 AirPods shut down and charge whenever they're in the case.
You can charge your AirPods Pro in their wireless charging case with a Qi-certified charger. While the case is charging wirelessly, you can tap the status light to see the charge status. A green light means that the case—and AirPods, if they're inside—is charged more than 80 percent. You can also plug the case in to an Apple Lightning to USB cable—either USB-C or USB A. 
You can charge your AirPods (1st or 2nd generation) in the Wireless Charging Case or AirPods Charging Case. If you have the Wireless Charging Case, you can charge wirelessly with a Qi-certified charger. You can charge either case by plugging it in to an Apple Lightning to USB cable.
Learn more about charging.
What you needIf you have AirPods Pro, you need at least one of these: 
iPhone or iPod touch with iOS 13.2 or later
iPad with iPadOS 13.2 or later
Apple Watch with watchOS 6.1 or later
Apple TV with tvOS 13.2 or later
Mac with macOS 10.15.1 or later
If you have AirPods (2nd generation), you need at least one of these:
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 12.2 or later
Apple Watch with watchOS 5.2 or later
Apple TV with tvOS 12.2 or later
Mac with macOS 10.14.4 or later
If you have AirPods (1st generation), you need at least one of these:
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 10 or later
Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later
Apple TV with tvOS 11 or later
Mac with macOS Sierra or later
AirPods appear only when they're nearby and ready to use.
If you don't see the volume control in the menu bar, learn how to add it.
If double-tapping to use Siri doesn't work, go to Settings > Siri & Search and make sure that Allow Siri When Locked is on.
If you have both AirPods (2nd generation) and AirPods (1st generation), make sure that you keep them separate. Your AirPods won't charge if you put one of each model in a charging case.
Open the AirPods Case, then go to Settings > Bluetooth on your iOS or iPadOS device. Tap the information button next to your AirPods in the list of devices. Here's what you can do:
Airpods 2 CaseName your AirPodsTap the current name. Then enter a new name for your AirPods and tap Done.
Change the press-and-hold action on AirPods ProAirPods Pro have three noise control modes: Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, and Off. 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.* You can change which noise control modes the press-and-hold action uses:
Go to the settings screen for your AirPods Pro.
Under Press and Hold AirPods, tap Left or Right, then make sure that Noise Control is selected.
Select the two or three noise control modes that you want to use with press and hold. If both AirPods are set to change noise control modes, a change to the press-and-hold action settings on one AirPod applies to both.
You can also set the press-and-hold action to allow you to use Siri. In the AirPods Pro settings screen, tap Left or Right, then select Siri. You can have one AirPod set for Siri and the other set to change noise control modes.

* You can switch among all three noise control modes in Control Center or Settings.
Change the double-tap action on AirPodsWith AirPods (1st and 2nd generation), select the left or right AirPod in the AirPod settings screen and then choose what you want to happen when you double-tap the AirPod:
Use Siri to control your audio content, change the volume, or do anything else Siri can do
Play, pause, or stop your audio content
Skip to the next track
Go back to the previous track
Airpods 2 PriceTurn Automatic Ear Detection on or offBy default, AirPods sense when they're in your ear and receive the audio from your device. AirPods also pause and resume playback when you remove one of your AirPods, or stop playback—and won't resume—when you remove both. When you have Automatic Ear Detection on and you're not wearing your AirPods, audio plays through your device's speakers.
When you turn off Automatic Ear Detection, these features are off and all audio plays to your AirPods whether or not you're wearing them.
Set Microphone to left, right, or automaticThere's a microphone in each AirPod, so you can make phone calls and use Siri. By default, Microphone is set to Automatic, so that either of your AirPods can act as the microphone. If you're using only one AirPod, that AirPod will be the microphone.
Airpods 2 Best BuyYou can also set Microphone to Always Left or Always Right. These set the microphone to either the left or right AirPod. That AirPod will be the microphone even if you remove it from your ear or put it in the case.