I am sure that at some point, while you’re right in the middle of a workout or just relaxing with your favorite playlist, you’ve had Siri suddenly read out a text or some random app notification through your AirPods. Super annoying, right?
It happens with almost everyone, and you are definitely not the only one. There is no doubt that the Announce Notifications feature can be useful when your hands are full, but it can also get really distracting if your phone is buzzing with unnecessary alerts all day.
Through this post, I will tell you how to turn off those AirPod notifications on your iPhone. It’s up to you if you want to shut them off completely or just silence them for certain apps.
It’s super simple once you know where to look and what to do.
What Are AirPods Notifications?
Those AirPod notifications are actually part of Apple’s Announce Notifications feature. Basically, it lets Siri read your messages and alerts out loud through your AirPods.
It is meant to be helpful, especially when you are doing something like driving, working out, or just don’t have your phone within reach.
In theory, it’s super convenient, but in reality, it can get a little annoying if you’re getting non-stop updates.
Why Are You Hearing Notifications Through Your AirPods?
By default, if Announce Notifications is turned on, Siri will automatically read your messages and time-sensitive alerts from apps like Messenger, Reminders, WhatsApp, and even some news or productivity apps.
It’s definitely designed with convenience in mind, but if you are someone who prefers a bit more peace and quiet, especially when you’re just trying to chill or focus, it can really get annoying. The good news is, you can tweak those settings in just a few taps.
How to Turn Off Notifications on iPhone
To stop Siri from reading any notifications through your AirPods:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone
- Tap Notifications
- Select Announce Notifications
- Toggle Announce Notifications to off.
Just like this, all spoken notifications will be disabled while you’re wearing AirPods.
How To Turn Off Notifications For Specific Apps Only
If you don’t want to disable all notifications, you can simply turn them off for certain apps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap Notifications.
- Select Announce Notifications.
- Scroll down to see a list of supported apps.
- Toggle off the switch next to any app you don’t want Siri to announce.
This gives you control over which alerts you want to hear and which alerts you don’t want to hear while keeping the important ones active.
Alternative Methods
If you still want notifications, but just need fewer interruptions, here are a couple of options you can try:
Use Focus Mode
You can enable focus mode (like Do Not Disturb, Work, or Personal) to limit who and what can send you notifications.
To do so:
- Go to Settings
- Scroll and find Focus
- Choose a Focus mode and customize the apps and people you want to receive notifications from.
Disable Siri Completely (optional)
If you rarely use Siri, you can also disable it:
- Go to Settings.
- Scroll and find Siri.
- Tap on Talk to Siri and turn it off.
Keep in mind that this affects more than just announcements.
Wrap up
Getting random messages or app updates read out loud by Siri through your AirPods can be annoying, especially when you are relaxing or busy. The good news is, you can easily stop it.
Want fewer interruptions but still need some notifications? Try using Focus Mode or turning off Siri altogether. Now you know how to take control and enjoy your AirPods without unwanted distractions!
