Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 come packed with intuitive touch controls and gestures that make managing music, calls, and Siri a seamless experience. With a touch-sensitive stem, swipe gestures, and even head movements, Apple has revolutionized user interaction. In this guide, we’ll break down all the controls and gestures so you can get the most out of your AirPods Pro 2.
Touch Control Features on AirPods Pro 2
The touch control on the stem of both AirPods Pro 2 enables quick access to essential functions without needing to reach for your iPhone.
Playback Controls
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Play/Pause Audio: Press the stem once to play or pause.
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Skip to Next Track: Double-press the stem.
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Replay or Go Back to the Previous Track: Triple-press the stem.
Call Management
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Answer a Call: Press the stem once.
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End a Call: Press the stem again during a call.
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Decline a Call: Double-press the stem to reject an incoming call.
Volume Control
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Increase Volume: Swipe up on the stem.
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Decrease Volume: Swipe down on the stem.
Tip: Enable Personalized Volume in settings to let your AirPods Pro 2 automatically adjust the volume based on your preferences and environment.
Noise Control Modes
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Switch Between Noise Cancellation, Transparency, and Adaptive Audio: Press and hold the stem. You can customize this function in settings.
Siri Activation
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Summon Siri Manually: Set one of your AirPods to activate Siri by pressing and holding the stem.
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Use “Hey Siri”: Simply say “Hey Siri” for hands-free assistance.
Head Gesture Controls for Siri
The AirPods Pro 2 take convenience to the next level by allowing you to respond to Siri using head gestures.
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Accept a Call or Reply to Notifications: Nod your head up and down.
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Decline a Call or Dismiss Notifications: Shake your head side to side.
Note: To use head gestures, ensure Announce Calls and Announce Notifications are enabled in your iPhone settings.
AirPods Pro 2: Controls & Gestures Overview Table
The table below summarizes all the major AirPods Pro 2 controls and gestures.
Feature Action How to Use Play/Pause Audio Press once Tap the stem Next Track Press twice Tap the stem two times Previous Track Press three times Tap the stem three times Answer Call Press once Tap the stem when a call rings End Call Press once Tap during a call Decline Call Press twice Tap the stem two times Increase Volume Swipe up Lightly swipe up on the stem Decrease Volume Swipe down Lightly swipe down on the stem Noise Control Modes Press and hold Customize in settings Summon Siri Press and hold Customize in settings or say “Hey Siri” Accept Call (Head Gesture) Nod up and down Enable in settings Decline Call (Head Gesture) Shake side to side Enable in settings
