Whether you’re using AirPods with your Apple Macbook Air or just want to make your Mac more compatible with AirPods, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your headphones.
Turn off Spatial Audio without head tracking
Using your Apple AirPods with a Macbook Air, you can turn off Spatial Audio without head tracking. This feature is only available in iPadOS 15.1, iOS 14 and macOS Monterey. Apple’s spatial audio is similar to Dolby Atmos, which is used for movies and games.
However, Spatial Audio uses a different technology than head tracking. The two methods can be used separately. Spatial Audio applies directional audio filters to content. The resulting audio is simulated to sound like it’s coming from all around the room. Spatial audio will also adjust the frequencies relayed to each ear.
Spatial Audio will work on any headphones that support it. You can turn off Spatial Audio without head tracking by turning off the “Spatial audio follows head movements” option in the Settings app.
Spatial Audio works with all audio sources in iOS 15+. You can check if your headphones support it by holding the volume bar until the audio is silent. If it’s off, it means that your headphones don’t support spatial audio. Alternatively, you can turn it on by opening Control Center. You’ll see a bright blue icon in the upper right corner.
To turn on Spatial Audio, you’ll need to hold the volume icon on your AirPods Pro. A Dolby icon will appear. If the icon is greyed out, you’ll need to update the firmware. You should also turn on Always On.
If you’re using AirPods with iOS 14 or higher, you’ll also have to have Dolby Atmos in your Apple Music library. Apple Music offers a free 30-day trial of its spatial audio tracks. After you try a song, you’ll be able to purchase the song.
If you’re using an iPad with iOS 14 or higher, you’ll need to open the Settings app. Next, you’ll need to select “Audio/Visual” and “Accessibility.” Then, you’ll need to select the headphones you’re using.
You can toggle between head tracked and fixed spatial audio using the Siri Remote. You can also change the individualized spatial audio setting on your iPhone or iPad. When you do this, you’ll see an icon next to your Apple ID.
Turn on Active Noise Cancellation
Those who use Apple devices, including the iPhone and Macbook Air, can easily turn on Active Noise Cancellation. This feature can block out background noise, helping you focus on your audio. It also extends the life of your battery.
AirPods are equipped with a force sensor, which can be used to quickly switch on Noise Cancellation. You can also program your AirPods to turn noise canceling on or off.
AirPods Pro’s active noise canceling feature works by using microphones to block out noise. It can adjust to the shape of your ear, helping you eliminate background noise. In order to turn on Active Noise Cancellation on your AirPods, you will first need to plug in your AirPods. Then, you will need to click the “option” button next to the headphones. You will also need to have the latest software installed.
When you place the AirPods in your ears, you should hear a low-pitched chime. You should also see a pop-up with additional controls. This pop-up allows you to select the desired noise canceling setting.
The AirPods Pro also has a transparency mode. This mode is the middle ground between active noise canceling and listening to audio without the feature turned on. This mode is a great way to prevent you from turning up the volume on your AirPods in order to drown out background noise. The AirPods Pro can also be configured to turn on noise cancellation quickly.
If you have a Macbook Air, you can also turn on Active Noise Cancellation from the Mac menu bar. You can find this menu by clicking the “option” button next to the AirPods. Then, you will see a menu with three options. These options are Noise Cancellation, Transparency, and Off.
The noise cancellation option is triggered by a low-pitched chime. If you don’t hear this, you can try holding down the volume control button on your Mac menu bar. If that doesn’t work, try the double-tap gesture, which will pause your music and resume when you release the button.
Using Apple devices to turn on Active Noise Cancellation is the best way to find out how it works. In addition to your Macbook Air, you can also use your iPhone or iPad to test AirPods Pro’s active noise canceling capabilities.
Turn on Hey Siri
Whether you are using an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac, you can use Siri to perform tasks such as controlling your music playback, lowering the volume of whatever you are listening to, or reading an incoming message. Siri can be activated through a display or through a voice command, and it works with a variety of third-party apps.
The first thing you need to do is make sure you have a stable cellular connection. You should also make sure you have Bluetooth enabled on your device. If your wireless connection is not stable, Siri may not be able to read the latest messages and respond to your questions.
If you’re using AirPods, you may be able to set them to activate Siri. You can activate Siri by saying, “Hey Siri.” The AirPods will recognize your wake command and respond to the command. Alternatively, you can activate Siri by pressing the force sensor on the stem of the AirPods. If you use the second-generation AirPods, you’ll be able to activate Siri by clicking the Siri button.
You’ll also need to enable “Siri & Search,” which is part of Settings. It’s important to remember that Siri will only work with apps that support it. You’ll need to enable the Allowed Apps option under Settings.
You can also enable Siri while your iPhone or iPad is locked. This is a small feature that Apple has included to make sure you can use Siri while your device is in use. You’ll need to open the Settings app and tap the Siri & Search option. If you haven’t used Siri before, you’ll want to choose “Allowed Apps” and “Siri & Search” from the list of available options.
For a list of available Siri features, you can visit Apple’s comprehensive feature availability page. If you’re having a problem with Siri, you can also try disabling or uninstalling the app. This may solve your issue.
You may also want to check whether or not you have a strong Internet connection. A weak Internet connection may not be able to provide the required amount of data to use Siri. In some cases, you may have to restart your device in order to restore your voice assistant’s functionality.
Check the battery life
Using your Mac to check the battery life of AirPods is easy. However, it does require more steps. Using your iPhone or iPad is also a quick and easy way to check the battery life of your AirPods. You can use a widget to do the checking for you.
In order to check the battery life of AirPods on a Mac computer, you first need to open the case. The case will have a status light that shows you the battery status. You should see that the light goes green if the AirPods are fully charged. If the light goes amber, you have partially depleted the battery.
Once the battery is depleted, you need to remove the AirPods from the case. You can remove them from the case while they are connected to the Mac, but you should put them back in the case when you are finished using them. When you put the AirPods back in the case, you should see a green light. If the light does not go green, you need to reconnect the AirPods.
If you have an iPhone, you can check the battery life of your AirPods by opening Control Center. You can do this by swiping up on the screen. If you don’t have a physical Home button, you can open Control Center by long pressing the home button. Once the Control Center menu pops up, you can choose Bluetooth.
If you are using an older version of macOS, you can choose the Bluetooth status icon. Alternatively, you can add a Bluetooth control to the menu bar.
When you connect your AirPods to your iPhone, you will see a pop-up. This pop-up will mention the name of your AirPods and will also mention the battery life of the AirPods case. The pop-up will also show you the battery life of your left and right earbuds.
You can also check the battery life of your AirPods directly from your Apple Watch. Once the AirPods are paired to the watch, you will see a percentage of the battery on the watch. If you do not see the percentage, it means that your AirPods are not paired to your watch.