Have you also encountered the common problem of AirPods lowering volume when talking? No need to worry; it can be fixed. Many users experience this issue, specifically with models like the AirPod Pro 2. This happens because of innovative features like Conversation Awareness and Adaptive Audio.
Many people like this Apple feature, which makes it easier to hold conversations without removing their AirPods. However, when this feature is enabled, your AirPods detect your voice and reduce the music volume so you can hear the surroundings better.
While this is very helpful in a public setup, it can be annoying if you don’t want your AirPods to adjust the volume automatically. Read more to understand smart features, and follow the steps below to learn how to stop AirPods from lowering volume automatically when you are talking.
Understanding The Smart Features Behind AirPods Volume Change
Believe me or not, your AirPods aren’t glitching. They are just trying to be smart with the innovative features. Apple’s AirPods are packed with smart features, such as conversation awareness, adaptive audio, and automatic ear detection, and are designed to improve your listening experience. Let’s explore these features in detail.
- Conversion Awareness: This feature automatically lowers the music volume when your AirPods detect you speaking. It is designed to help people hear their surroundings better without requiring them to pause.
- Adaptive Audio: This feature changes how much outside noise you can hear. The noise cancellation feature blocks the outside noise and lets you enjoy your music without disruption.
- Automatic Ear Detection: This feature is as easy to understand as its name. Your AirPods are aware when they are in your ear, and they automatically start playing when you put them on and pause when you take them off.
How To Stop AirPods From Lowering Volume When Talking
Option 1: Conversation Awareness (The main culprit)
I didn’t realise until one day, while troubleshooting my settings to turn off unnecessary automation, that Conversation Awareness is the primary setting responsible for lowering the volume when you speak. To turn it off, you can follow the steps below.
- Connect your AirPods to your iPhone or iPad.
- Open the settings.
- Tap on your AirPods (it will be listed at the top of your screen).
- Scroll down to find Conversation Awareness.
- Disable the option.
Option 2: Adjust Adaptive Audio Settings
If you are using Adaptive Audio mode, it may also significantly affect the volume level depending on the noise in the surroundings. To modify the settings or disable Adaptive Audio:
- Open settings.
- Tap on your AirPods (it will be listed at the top of your screen).
- Click on Adaptive Audio.
- Use the slider to customise adaptive audio if you want more or less noise.
Option 3: Use Control Centre For Quick Changes
- Open the Control Center on your iPhone.
- Press and hold the volume slider (make sure the AirPods are connected)
- Tap the Conversation Awareness option to disable it.
- Alternatively, you can tap the first option on the bottom left of your screen to select the desired mode, that is noise cancellation, transparency, adaptive audio, or simply turn off.
Can You Change This Setting On Mac?
Yes, you can change the Conversation Awareness settings on Mac by following the steps below.
- Click on the AirPods icon in the menu bar (top right).
- Look for the ’Conversation Awareness’ section.
- Tap or click on it and then disable this mode.
That’s it. Isn’t it super quick? This can be helpful if you don’t want your audio to lower the volume automatically when someone starts talking.
What To Do If The Volume Still Drops?
Now, this is alarming; the smart features are disabled, yet your AirPods still decide to lower the volume the moment you speak. In this case, you can try the troubleshooting steps below and see if it works. This is a rare situation, and it happens only when there is a glitch or some issue with your AirPods.
- Reset your AirPods – Place your AirPods in the case, press and hold the reset button until the light flashes, and then connect them again.
- Ensure the AirPods are up to date – AirPods update automatically when connected to your iPhone and charging. However, if you are facing issues, then a silent update may resolve them. So, ensure the AirPods are plugged in and are near the device.
- Clean the sensors – Sometimes the AirPods are filled with dust, wax, or moisture, which can interfere with the input and cause disruption. That’s when you think of cleaning them properly to ensure blocked sensors do not trigger the volume drop.
Wrap Up
I understand the frustration when your AirPods lower the volume whenever you speak, but that’s when you need to disable the innovative features and you will be able to enjoy the music without any distractions.
For uninterrupted and smoother listening experience, just follow the above steps and get the volume drop fixed immediately.
