Apple AirPods and AirPods 2 come with inbuilt microphones on both the earbuds for clear communication. With its beamforming microphones, AirPods can precisely fetch the sound from various directions and filter out the noise using intelligent techniques. However, in case you did not know, it is possible to switch the AirPods microphone to either of the earbuds.
Learn how to change the AirPods microphone to left or right.
Change AirPods Microphone to Left or Right
The truly wireless earbuds, Apple AirPods, is an integrated combo of two independent earbuds with tons of features added. You can use either of the earbuds or both at a time without worrying about the battery charge and connectivity. One of the best ways to save AirPods battery while making the call is to use one single AirPods earbud only. Since the AirPods only use one microphone at a time, you will definitely have doubts on which to use.
By inserting one AirPods bud in the charging case, you can use the other alone. When the current one runs out of juice, you can do the same with the other one in the case. In such cases, you might want to switch AirPods microphone between the buds, depends on which one you are using. Follow the steps to know how to switch AirPods microphone from left to right or vice-versa.
- Pair your AirPods with the iPhone.
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Tap Bluetooth.
- Under My Devices, choose your AirPods.
- You will find the option to change Microphone. Go to Microphone.
- Choose Left or Right.
- If you choose “Automatically Switch AirPods,” it will choose the microphone automatically, based on which you use.
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You can also choose to use only one AirPods when you are sharing the AirPods during a call, but only wants the microphone on your side. Once you choose either of the earbuds microphones, it will be used for calls, Siri and other needs.
When I need to speak in a low voice, is it possible to wear one earbud and the other hold it in my hand near the mouth?