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Each AirPod features a double-tap control that can be used for various actions, including summoning Siri on iPhone, pausing or playing audio, and skipping tracks. The great thing is you can assign specific double-tap actions to each AirPod, and here's how to customize this feature.
Customizing Double-Tap Feature on AirPods
1. Compilation of features.
2. Customizing Double-Tap Control.
3. Disabling Functionality.
1. Which feature supports the double-tap function on AirPods?
When customizing the double-tap control on AirPods, you can choose from the following options for each earbud:
- Siri - Activate Siri.
- Play/Pause - Play/pause music track.
- Next Track - Skip to the next song.
- Previous Track - Go back to the previous song.
You can also completely disable this feature if you don't want to accidentally trigger it.
2. Customizing Double-Tap Control for each AirPod
Your AirPods must be connected to a mobile device to customize the double-tap control. You can set up multiple shortcuts for each device you use with AirPods. Adjusting AirPods settings using an iPhone is as follows:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Select Bluetooth.
- Tap the (i) icon next to your AirPods.
- Tap on either Left or Right under the Double-Tap on AirPod section.
- Tap the back arrow at the top left of the screen.
- Select the other AirPod.
- Choose the same or a different double-tap shortcut.
Once activated, you'll immediately be able to use your AirPods with your new double-tap shortcut.
3. Disable double-tap shortcut for left and right AirPods
If you find songs constantly changing or stopping because you accidentally double-tap your AirPods too often, you can disable this feature on either or both earbuds by: - Opening the Settings app on your iPhone. - Tapping on Bluetooth. - Clicking the (i) icon next to your AirPods.
- Tap on either Left or Right under the Double-Tap on AirPod section. - Press Off, then tap the back arrow at the top left of the screen. - Select the other earbud and press Off.
Now, you can touch, double-tap, throw, or toss your AirPods without accidentally triggering shortcuts. Additionally, check out 11 other AirPods usage tips you should know about here.
