AirPods controls (2024)

You can use the DigitalCrown and the noise control button—located on the right headphone—to control audio, phone calls, FaceTime calls, and to activate Siri.

Control audio content

You can use the DigitalCrown and noise control button to do any of the following:

• Play and pause audio content: Press the DigitalCrown. To resume playback, press it again.

• Play the next track: Double-click the DigitalCrown.

  See Also

  AirPods: The Button On The Back Of The Charging Case ExplainedAbout the sweat and water resistance of AirPods Pro and AirPods (3rd generation) - Apple SupportApple AirPods (2nd generation) reviewAirPods Pro and AirPods Max Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode - Apple Support

• Play the previous track: Triple-click the DigitalCrown.

• Adjust the volume: Turn the DigitalCrown.

• Switch between Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode: Press the noise control button. See Change settings for AirPodsMax.

Control phone and FaceTime calls

When you receive a call, use the DigitalCrown to do any of the following:

• Answer a call: Press the DigitalCrown.

• Decline an incoming call: Double-click the DigitalCrown.

• Answer a second incoming call and put the first call on hold: Press the DigitalCrown.

• Switch between two active calls: Double-click the DigitalCrown to end the current call and switch to the other call.

• Decline a second incoming call: Press and hold the DigitalCrown.

• Send the call to your phone: Double-click the DigitalCrown.

Activate Siri

• Activate Siri: Press and hold the DigitalCrown, wait for a chime, then ask questions, control apps, and more.

See Make and answer calls with AirPodsMax.