We all love Apple AirPods. Whether you’re a long-time user or just got your first pair of AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, or AirPods Max, there are several tips and tricks that can help you get the most out of these headphones and earbuds .

In this article, we’ll teach you some of the best AirPods tips and tricks that might not be obvious at first, including the latest features available with iOS 18.

Set different touch controls: Most AirPods models allow you to customize different touch controls. With the AirPods on or the case open, go to Settings, then the Bluetooth menu and look for the “i” icon next to the AirPods. Then you can select Left or Right to choose the button you want to customize. You will be able to set touch controls from the following menu for each bud. You can call Siri by voice, so don’t lose a touch command for the assistant.

Share audio with another pair of AirPods: You can connect another pair of AirPods to the same source. You might want to listen to music with a friend at the same time. To do this, go to Control Center, tap the AirPlay button (the circle icon), find Share Audio, then bring your friend’s iPhone closer. Your friend will need to tap Join on their device. And that’s how you stream music to two sets of AirPods simultaneously.

Set a battery widget: It is very easy to monitor the AirPods battery. The best way is to configure a widget. Long press on the iPhone screen until the icons start to shake. Find the + symbol and tap it. Find the Batteries widget, configure its appearance and add it to the screen. It will show the battery status of all your devices connected to the iPhone and of the iPhone itself.

Eartip fit test: Put the AirPods Pro in your ears and head to the Bluetooth section of the Settings app. Tap the “i” next to the AirPods Pro name to access Settings. From there, look for it Eartip fit test menu. This will help you decide which size to choose for the AirPods Pro tips. It’s important to get the right size to ensure the best active noise cancellation (ANC) experience possible.

Hearing test function: Exclusive to AirPods Pro 2, it is possible to take a hearing test using your AirPods. Here’s how to take an AirPods Pro 2 hearing test.

Adaptive audio: Apple’s latest AirPods models offer Adaptive Audio, which Apple says “dynamically mixes Transparency mode and active noise cancellation based on the conditions of the user’s environment to deliver the best experience of the moment “. You can switch between ANC, Transparency and this new mode.

Nodding to answer: AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2 offer the ability to nod to respond. If you’re in a crowded environment or can’t reach your phone, you can nod your head yes or shake your head no to an incoming call or message you just received.

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Conversation Awareness: Conversation Awareness is another feature that comes with Adaptive Audio. AirPods Pro 2 owners can easily start a conversation while listening to a song. This reduces background noise and amplifies the voice of the person in front of you. On the AirPods Control Center toggles, make sure Chat Awareness is turned on.

Find your AirPods: One of the best features of the AirPods Pro 2 is the ability to find your MagSafe case with the Precision Find function under the Find My app. AirPods 4, for example, uses a Bluetooth search to locate your case, but it’s also available and better than other solutions for other AirPods.