AirPods Pro 2 - First 14 Things To Do!

Summary

This video provides a comprehensive guide to getting the most out of your AirPods Pro 2nd Generation. It covers essential steps like selecting the right ear tip size, exploring the new touch gestures for volume control, and personalizing features like spatial audio. It also explains how to optimize noise cancellation, adaptive transparency, and battery management. Additional tips include using the 'Find My' app to locate your case, charging with an Apple Watch charger, and utilizing skin detection sensors for better ear detection. Whether you're a new or returning AirPods user, this video helps you maximize your experience.

Takeaways

• 😀 Choose the right ear tip size for comfort and optimal sound quality. Try small, medium, or large options in the box.
• 😀 Use the touch controls on the AirPods Pro stem to adjust volume, play/pause music, skip songs, or toggle noise modes.
• 😀 Set up personalized spatial audio by taking a photo of your ears to improve audio quality based on your unique ear shape.
• 😀 Enable adaptive transparency mode to automatically adjust the intensity of loud sounds, protecting your hearing in noisy environments.
• 😀 Monitor your hearing health via the Health app, which tracks headphone audio levels and exposure to loud sounds over time.
• 😀 Test out noise cancellation, which has been improved in the AirPods Pro 2, offering better isolation from ambient noise.
• 😀 Add a battery percentage widget to your iPhone lock screen to always see the current charge level of your AirPods.
• 😀 Use the Find My app to track your AirPods Pro case and play a sound to locate it if it gets lost.
• 😀 Consider using a lanyard with your AirPods Pro case for easy access and to reduce the chance of losing it.
• 😀 The AirPods Pro 2 supports Bluetooth 5.3, offering improved sound quality, battery life, and reliability, with future-proof features.

Q & A

How do I choose the right ear tip size for my AirPods Pro 2?

The AirPods Pro 2 come with medium silicone tips by default, but additional sizes are included in the box, including a new extra-small size. Try out different sizes to find the one that fits securely and comfortably in your ears for the best sound quality.

How do I change the ear tips on my AirPods Pro 2?

To change the ear tips, grab the silicone part and pull it off firmly—though it may feel like you’re breaking it, it’s designed to come off safely. To attach a new tip, align it with the stem and push it until it clicks into place.

What new gesture controls are available on the AirPods Pro 2?

The AirPods Pro 2 now have volume controls on the stem. Swipe up or down on the groove to adjust the volume. A single press pauses or plays music, a double tap skips to the next song, and a press-and-hold switches between noise cancellation and transparency modes.

How do I customize the press-and-hold actions on my AirPods Pro 2?

Go to Settings > AirPods Pro and tap 'Press and Hold Actions'. Here, you can customize each AirPod’s press-and-hold behavior, allowing you to choose between actions like activating Siri, toggling noise control modes, and more.

What is Adaptive Transparency mode and how does it work?

Adaptive Transparency mode uses the AirPods Pro 2’s H2 chip to adjust the intensity of loud noises in your environment. For example, it can lower the sound of a passing fire truck or construction noise, protecting your ears while still allowing you to hear surrounding sounds.

How do I personalize Spatial Audio for my AirPods Pro 2?

To personalize Spatial Audio, go to Settings > AirPods > Personalized Spatial Audio. You’ll need to take a photo of your ears, which will help Apple optimize audio quality based on the shape of your ears for a more immersive listening experience.

Can I track my AirPods Pro 2 case if it gets lost?

Yes, the AirPods Pro 2 case has a built-in speaker and the U1 chip, which allows you to track both the AirPods and the case separately in the Find My app. You can also play a sound or use proximity to locate the case if it gets lost.

What’s the benefit of the skin detection sensor on the AirPods Pro 2?

The skin detection sensor improves upon the previous model by accurately detecting when the AirPods are in your ears. This prevents the music from accidentally pausing when the AirPods are in your pocket or bag.

How can I charge my AirPods Pro 2 case?

The AirPods Pro 2 case is compatible with Apple's MagSafe charger and can also be charged using an Apple Watch charger, making it easier to charge your AirPods with other Apple devices.

What is Bluetooth 5.3, and how does it affect the AirPods Pro 2?

Bluetooth 5.3 in the AirPods Pro 2 provides improved sound quality, better battery efficiency, and support for multi-stream audio, which allows you to listen to audio from multiple devices simultaneously, all while maintaining a stable connection.