TLDR;
This video provides a comprehensive guide to setting up and using the AirPods Pro 2nd generation, covering essential tips, tricks, and settings to optimize the user experience. It includes advice on selecting the right ear tip size, mastering touch gestures, customizing audio settings, and utilizing new features like adaptive transparency mode and personalized spatial audio. The guide also covers practical aspects such as battery management, case tracking, and connectivity options, ensuring users can fully leverage the capabilities of their new AirPods Pro.
- Selecting the right ear tip size is crucial for comfort and audio quality.
- Mastering touch gestures allows for convenient control of volume and playback.
- Personalized spatial audio enhances the listening experience by tailoring the sound to the user's ears.
- Adaptive transparency mode automatically adjusts the intensity of loud noises.
- The Find My app can track the case and AirPods separately, with the case now featuring speakers for audible alerts.
Intro [0:00]
The video introduces 14 essential tips and tricks for new AirPods Pro 2nd generation users, catering to both first-time and experienced AirPods users to maximize their device's potential.
Size Matters [0:19]
Choosing the correct ear tip size is important for comfort and optimal sound quality. The AirPods Pro 2 come with medium-sized tips pre-installed, but the package includes extra small, small, and large sizes. Users should experiment to find the best fit, ensuring the tips are fully inserted for the best audio experience. Removing the tips requires a firm pull, which may feel like breaking them, but is the correct method.
Learn these...please [1:34]
Users should familiarize themselves with the new touch gestures on the AirPods Pro 2, including volume control by swiping on the groove located on each AirPod. Volume adjusts in increments to prevent accidental maxing out. A single press pauses or plays music, a double tap skips to the next song, and a tap-and-hold switches between noise cancellation and transparency mode or activates Siri. These actions can be customized in the settings under the AirPods menu, which is now conveniently located at the top of the settings in iOS 16.
AirPods Pro 2 audio settings to change [2:56]
Several audio settings can be adjusted to enhance the AirPods Pro 2 experience. Adaptive transparency mode, a new feature in iOS 16, is a standout. Other settings include automatic ear detection and microphone preferences, allowing users to set the microphone to automatically switch or remain on a specific AirPod. Optimized battery charging helps extend the lifespan of the AirPods Pro case.
These settings make a difference [3:43]
Accessibility settings offer further customization, such as adjusting the press speed for actions like toggling between modes or skipping songs. The "Noise Control with One AirPod" setting allows noise cancellation to function even when only one AirPod is in use. Spatial audio settings, including head tracking, can be easily changed in the control center. Additionally, users can adjust the tone volume for sound effects and customize volume control behavior, including swipe sensitivity, to prevent unintended volume adjustments.
You want better sound quality? [6:05]
Personalized spatial audio enhances sound quality by tailoring it to the user's unique ear shape. This feature requires users to take pictures of their ears using their iPhone, which Apple uses to create a custom audio profile. This personalized algorithm ensures the best possible audio quality for the individual's specific ear characteristics.
My favorite feature! (turn it ON) [6:52]
Adaptive transparency mode is a key feature that automatically adjusts the intensity of loud noises while in transparency mode, protecting the user's eardrums. This is particularly useful in environments with sudden loud sounds, such as construction sites or emergency vehicles passing by. To enable it, ensure transparency mode is active in the control center.
Don't damage your ears [7:38]
The Health app tracks headphone audio levels to help users avoid listening to audio at volumes that could damage their hearing. By going to the hearing section in the Health app, users can view their exposure to environmental and headphone audio levels over various time periods. Adding the hearing toggle to the control center provides real-time monitoring of headphone levels.
I can't hear you [8:50]
Noise cancellation has been significantly improved in the AirPods Pro 2, reportedly canceling out twice as much noise as the original AirPods Pro. Users should test this feature in various environments to appreciate the improvement. Switching to noise cancellation can be done by tapping and holding on the AirPod stem or through the control center.
Widgets rock [9:36]
Adding a battery percentage widget to the lock screen allows users to quickly check the battery levels of their AirPods Pro 2. This can be done by customizing the lock screen and adding a batteries widget, which can be set to specifically display the battery level of the AirPods Pro 2. On the iPhone 14 Pro series, the battery percentage is also visible on the always-on display.
Lose your case? No worries [10:30]
The AirPods Pro 2 case includes speakers and a U1 chip, enabling users to track the case separately in the Find My app. If lost, the case can play a sound to help locate it. In the Find My app, the AirPods Pro 2 are shown with separate entries for the left bud, right bud, and case, each of which can be tracked individually.
Goofy (but useful) tip [11:27]
Consider using a lanyard with the AirPods Pro case to prevent loss or theft, especially when traveling. While it may seem unconventional, attaching the case to something makes it less likely to be misplaced. Apple sells third-party lanyards that are compatible with the AirPods Pro case.
Apple Watch Charger ftw! [11:58]
The AirPods Pro 2 can be charged with an Apple Watch charger, similar to the AirPods 3rd generation. The case has a magnet in the back for MagSafe, allowing it to be charged with an Apple Watch charger.
Bluetooth 5.3 support [12:14]
The AirPods Pro 2 support Bluetooth 5.3, which is expected to improve sound quality, battery life, and reliability, as well as add support for multistream audio. There are no settings to adjust for this, but it provides future-proofing for the device.
Skin detection [12:39]
The AirPods Pro 2 feature skin detection sensors that more accurately detect when they are in the user's ears. This prevents accidental play or pause actions when the AirPods are in a pocket, as the sensors check for heat and proximity to the ear.
Pair AirPods Pro 2 to any device [13:28]
A button on the back of the AirPods Pro 2 case puts the AirPods into pairing mode, allowing them to connect to devices like Android phones or Windows PCs. Holding this button resets the AirPods and puts them into discovery mode, which can also resolve connection issues with iPhones or iPads.