I use my AirPods daily- on walks, during calls, or while pretending to focus at work. If there is one thing that’s driven me mad, it’s the double tap. I can’t even count how many times I’ve tried to change double tap on AirPods without losing my mind.
One day, it skips a song, and the next day, it summons Siri when I have not even asked for it. I have literally stood there, double-taping my ear like a confused cyborg, wondering why nothing is happening!
Does it sound familiar to you? Trust me, I have been there more times than I can care to admit. So if you are tired of your AirPods doing whatever they want, let me show you how to finally take control of that mysterious little double tap. You can thank me later.
What Is The Double Tap, Anyway?
Double tap is a mystical gesture that Apple gave us, which lets us control things without having to pull out the phone. You just need to tap your AirPods twice, and something happens like playing music, pausing it, skipping a track, or waking up Siri.
But the thing is, it only does what you have told it to do in your settings. If you never changed it, it’s probably set to something random or, worse, nothing at all.
I know it might seem like a tiny detail, but customising that double tap can seriously upgrade how you use your AirPods. It was such a magical change for me, and I bet it is going to be for you as well, and will make a big difference in your daily routine.
How To Change Double Tap On AirPods Like A Pro
Follow these steps to control your AirPods or forever hold your tap:
- Go to Settings (ensure that your AirPods are connected to your iPhone or iPad).
- Locate your AirPods name.
- Choose either the left or the right AirPod to customise.
- Select the desired function you want for each side (play/pause, Next Track, Siri, etc)
Or you can also change it through Bluetooth
- Open Bluetooth
- Locate your AirPods in the list of Bluetooth devices
- Tap the ‘i’ icon next to your AirPods
- Scroll down and find the double tap on AirPods section
- Then select left or right to customize the action for that specific AirPod.
Just like that, you can change double tap on AirPods and have your AirPods under your control and command.
Can You Customize AirPods Double-Tap Settings on a Mac?
Yes, you can customize the double-tap setting of your AirPods on your Mac. To do so:
- Make sure your AirPods are connected to the Mac and are active.
- Click the Bluetooth icon on the menu bar
- Scroll down and find your AirPods settings and tap.
- A settings window will appear.
- From there, you can change double tap on AirPods and assign different actions like play/pause, next track, or activating Siri, to the double tap gesture.
How To Troubleshoot When Your AirPods Ignore You
Sometimes your AirPods just stop listening, literally. So if your double tap is not working, here’s how to fix it:
- Not responding- try resetting: Put them back in the case, hold the button on the back until the light flashes, and then try to reconnect them.
- Check for dirt or earwax: If your AirPods are dirty, the taps might not register properly. Give them a gentle clean and see if that helps.
- Update your firmware: AirPods get software updates automatically when they are connected to your device and charging. So an update can quietly fix it in the background if things are not working right.
Wrap Up
There you go- double tap? Tamed! Your AirPods now do exactly what you want, and when you want.
Now you are officially in charge, if it’s about skipping songs, pausing your jam or shutting your Siri down.
No more confusion, and no more accidental taps, just AirPods mastery, my friend.
You have now officially upgraded from casual user to an expert- go ahead and enjoy that power.
