Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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How to Turn Noise Cancellation On and Off on AirPods Pro 2
AirPods Pro 2 have three main noise control modes:
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): Blocks outside sounds.
Transparency Mode: Lets outside sounds in so you can hear your surroundings.
Adaptive Audio: Automatically adjusts between noise cancellation and transparency.
Method 1: Using the AirPods Pro Stem Controls
Put your AirPods Pro 2 in your ears.
Press and hold the stem on either AirPod.
You will hear a chime when the mode changes.
Continue pressing to switch between:
Noise Cancellation
Transparency Mode
Method 2: Using Your iPhone Control Center
Connect your AirPods Pro 2 to your iPhone.
Open Control Center:
Swipe down from the top-right corner on newer iPhones.
Press and hold the volume slider.
Tap Noise Control.
Select:
Noise Cancellation
Transparency
Adaptive Audio
Off
Method 3: Change Noise Control in Settings
Open Settings on your iPhone.
Tap your AirPods Pro name near the top.
Tap Noise Control.
Choose your preferred mode.
If Noise Cancellation Is Not Working

Try these fixes:

Make sure both AirPods are properly seated in your ears.
Try different ear tips to create a better seal.
Clean the microphones and speaker openings.
Make sure your AirPods firmware is updated.
Reset your AirPods Pro and reconnect them.
Important Tip

Noise Cancellation works best when:

The ear tips create a good seal.
You are in a noisy environment like an airplane, car, or busy area.
The microphones are clean and unobstructed.

This method works with AirPods Pro (1st generation) and AirPods Pro 2. #airpodspro

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