Switch between noise control modes on AirPods 4 (ANC), AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max
You can switch between noise control modes while listening to audio on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max.
Adaptive Audio on AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 (ANC): Combines Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode into one additional mode, which automatically adjusts the level of noise control based on the changing noise conditions in your environment.
Noise Cancellation: Blocks out external noise to help you focus.
Transparency: Lets you hear the sounds around you.
Off: Turns off all noise control modes.
Switch between noise control modes on your AirPods
Wear one or both AirPods, and make sure they’re connected to your device.
Do one of the following:
AirPods Pro or AirPods 4 (ANC): Press and hold the stem on either of your AirPods until you hear a chime.
If you have AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods 4 (ANC), you can also press the stem to switch to Adaptive Audio. See Change what the force sensor or Touch control does.
AirPods Pro
AirPods 4 (ANC)
AirPods Max: Press the noise control button on the right headphone. A chime confirms the change.
Switch between noise control modes on iPhone or iPad
Wear one or both AirPods, and make sure they’re connected to your device.
Open Control Center, then touch and hold the volume control.
Tap the Noise Control button at the bottom left, then choose a noise control mode.
You can also customize which sounds come through when you use Transparency mode on AirPods Pro. See Customize Transparency mode and turn on Conversation Boost.
Switch between noise control modes on Apple Watch
Wear one or both AirPods, and make sure they’re connected to your Apple Watch.
While you’re listening to audio, tap
, then choose a noise control mode.
Switch between noise control modes on Mac
Wear one or both AirPods, and make sure they’re connected to your Mac.
Do one of the following:
Click the AirPods Pro or the AirPods Max icon in the menu bar, then choose a noise control mode.
Choose Apple menu
Switch between noise control modes on Apple TV
Wear one or both AirPods, and make sure they’re connected to your Apple TV.
Open Control Center, select the AirPods tab, then adjust the controls.