Airpods 3, what can be done besides listening to music

It costs a lot AirPods 3, although not much more than previous generations, which were among the best-selling products in the Apple range. Some may legitimately wonder how an item can be so much more expensive than most of the competition I appreciate that from the audience. AirPods 3 and previous generations are a product with strong intelligent attitudes, capable of good listening but capable of more and more. Just try them a few days to realize that, it is better if it is combined with an iPhone or an Apple product to experience the best that they can offer. Here are some secrets AirPods 3, A handful of Tips and tricks To bring out the best possible experience.

Ask Siri to read messages and notifications

Among the “magic” of AirPods when linked to an Apple product is the ability to Read incoming messages automaticallywithout the user having to move his finger. A very convenient option when you are outside and don’t want to take out your phone or get your hands full.

Auto-read messages is turned on by default, but it can annoy someone.

No problem, because you can deactivate it by going up Settings, Siri and Search NS Read notifications out loudFrom here, the item is selected Messages From the list of applications, you can activate or deactivate reading by working on the item Read notifications out loud. In the same way you can Activate or disable The Automatic reading of notifications It was created by any other app installed on the iPhone.

Ask Siri to announce the caller

Within the same list Siri and search We saw earlier there is another interesting element, which is Read caller name. This is again a very advantage Clever, Because it allows you to receive an audio alert when you receive a call with The name of the person looking for usAnd, within the menu, you can set whether Siri should always do this, not at all, only when AirPods are worn or when the iPhone is connected to the in-car entertainment system.

Share a call

Not everyone knows it with AirPods 3 And previous generations are possible Share a phone call with another person. Just let go of the headset, not forgetting that although there is a microphone for the headset, AirPods only use one to record the sound of the headset, so one of two He can only listen to the conversation. NS hypothetical It is entrusted with choosing the microphone to be used chip H1 from AirPods, but you can force the choice by climbing settings, bluetooth, Click on the “i” to the right of the AirPods and finally the item microphone.

Pair them with Android devices

Someone who knows Apple’s notorious inflexibility and “closing” of ecosystem products to other Apple products, would find it hard to believe, and yet it is true: AirPods 3, Like the previous one, they can also communicate with Non-Apple ProductsHence, Android smartphones and tablets as well as Windows PCs. And this is perhaps one of the secrets that determined the commercial success of AirPods worldwide.

to use the AirPods 3 With non-Apple products, you must first make sure that both earphones are inside the charging case, open the cover, and press the small button on the back of the case until the small LED between the two earphones starts flashing white.

At this point, the AirPods 3 are in pairing mode, and will be visible to any product that searches for them via Bluetooth, even Android devices, computers, or TVs.

It must be said by doing so Some of the jobs have been abandoned Which AirPods 3 display on Apple devices: eg you can’t call the voice assistant, or they won’t interrupt the content playing when you remove it from the ear. But they work perfectly even outside the Apple ecosystem, and for an Apple product it’s news.

Find it once lost

The AirPods 3 They’re smaller earbuds than those of previous generations, and if the new shape has positive repercussions on wearing comfort, it has a negative impact on the potential to lose it: now Losing one is easier. Fortunately, the app exists where from Apple.

By associating your AirPods 3 with your Apple ID, through the Where is app, you can always view the last detected position of your AirPods.

Unfortunately, this is not the situation in real time, but it is still useful to have a chance to find them. Alternatively, it can be ordered again via the app where, To hear” Play a sound, as long as they stay nearby and thus can be reached via bluetooth, and that at least one is charged and out of the charging case. You can try it by opening the app and choosing AirPods from the tab devices, Which includes those associated with your Apple ID, and finally pressing the item Make it ring.

Listen to podcasts with just one headset

It is not always possible to keep two headphones in your ears because you may be busy doing something else, or one of them may have died. No problem though, because a file AirPods 3 they can used individually. And if this isn’t news, it could be the fact that if you only wear one earbud, the sound remains stereo, as long as the other is off, i.e. if it’s “resting” inside the case. So you can listen to music or a file audio notation In stereo mode without losing part of the listening.