Hands-On Apple (Video)

HOA 191: Audio Settings for Apple Devices

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Unlock the potential of your AirPods with these game-changing settings that most users never experiment with! Mikah Sargent plugs into the comprehensive settings menu for Apple's audio devices, revealing advanced features that can transform your listening experience from basic to spellbinding.

  • Battery monitoring and case connectivity - How to check AirPods and case battery levels, plus troubleshooting charging animations and Bluetooth connection issues
  • Device naming and identification - Customizing your AirPods name to distinguish between multiple pairs and ensure you're connecting to the right device
  • Noise control modes - Deep dive into Transparency, Adaptive, and Noise Cancellation modes, including how each works differently and when to use them
  • Adaptive audio intelligence - How this feature automatically switches between noise cancellation and transparency based on your environment and conversations
  • Hearing health features - Comprehensive look at hearing protection, loud sound reduction, and the 85-decibel safety threshold
  • Ear tip fit testing - Using built-in tools to ensure you're using the correct size ear tips for optimal performance and comfort
  • Hearing assistance - How AirPods Pro can function as hearing aids and perform actual hearing tests to customize audio
  • Customizing press and hold controls - Programming left and right AirPods for different functions like noise control or voice assistant activation
  • Call management features - Setting up tap controls for answering, muting, and ending calls with simple gestures
  • Personalized volume and conversation awareness - Auto-adjusting volume based on environment and automatically pausing media during conversations
  • Connection preferences - Solving the common annoyance of AirPods connecting to the wrong device by adjusting automatic connection settings
  • Spatial audio and personalization - Understanding 3D audio features and how they adapt to your specific ear shape and hearing pattern
  • Microphone selection and head gestures - Choosing which AirPod serves as your microphone and using head nods/shakes to control calls
  • Advanced features - Charging case sounds, optimized battery charging, Find My integration, and accessibility options
  • Troubleshooting tips - Using disconnect and forget options to resolve connection issues across all your Apple devices

    • Host: Mikah Sargent

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