iOS 14
Change noise control modes on AirPods with iPhone
Switch between noise cancellation and transparency modes while listening to audio from your iPhone on AirPods Max or AirPods Pro.
Change noise control modes in Control Center
Open Control Center, then press and hold the volume control.
Tap the Noise Control button at the bottom left.
Choose one of the following:
Noise Cancellation: Blocks out external sounds.
Transparency: Lets you hear the sounds around you.
Off: Turns off both noise cancellation and transparency.
Quickly change noise control modes
Do one of the following:
AirPods Max: Press the noise control button on the right headphone. A chime confirms the change.
AirPods Pro: Press and hold either Force Sensor until you hear a chime.
You can choose which modes are available to change. See Change the name of your AirPods and other settings on iPhone.