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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

The top-right part of Control Center on Apple TV 4K. AirPods appear to the right of the time.

How to share audio with AirPods and Beats headphones on Apple TV 4K

You can share audio with AirPods and Beats headphones on Apple TV 4K by sending it to up to two pairs of compatible headphones.
The volume screen in Control Center showing the volume level for two pairs of AirPods. Below the volume indicator on the left is the Listening Mode button, indicating that Transparency mode is on. Below the volume indicator on the right is the Listening Mode button, indicating that Transparency mode is on.

How to share audio with AirPods and Beats headphones from iPhone or iPad

You can share audio with AirPods and Beats headphones from iPhone or iPad, set a separate volume for each listener, and stop sharing anytime.
The Lock Screen on iPhone with a message at the top reading "Moved to Mac" and a button to switch the AirPods back to iPhone.

How to switch AirPods between Apple devices

You can switch AirPods between Apple devices automatically or manually, switch back to iPhone or iPad, and keep AirPods from switching.
The front view of iPhone 12 Pro. The front camera is at the top center. The side button is on the right side. The Lightning connector is on the bottom. On the left side, from bottom to top, are the SIM tray, the volume buttons, and the Ring/Silent switch.

iPhone 12 Pro hardware: buttons, cameras, and ports

You can find the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPhone 12 Pro, plus links to help you get started.
The front view of iPad mini with callouts to the volume buttons at the top left, the front camera at the top center, and the top button and Touch ID at the top right.

iPad mini (A17 Pro) hardware: buttons, cameras, and ports

You can learn the location of the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPad mini (A17 Pro).
The location of the force sensor with volume swipe on AirPods Pro 3, along the stem of each of your AirPods.

How to change force sensor, force sensor with volume swipe, or button settings for AirPods

You can change force sensor, force sensor with volume swipe, or button settings for AirPods to adjust press speed, hold duration, and Volume Swipe.
The Hearing Devices screen in Control Center. From top to bottom, it includes the Headphone Level in decibels, Hearing Assistance, Background Sounds, and Live Listen.

How to use Live Listen with AirPods

You can use Live Listen with AirPods to amplify sound by placing your iPhone or iPad near what you want to hear.
The Hearing Devices screen in Control Center. From top to bottom, it includes the Headphone Level in decibels, Hearing Assistance, Background Sounds, and Live Listen.

How to set headphone accommodations for AirPods

You can set headphone accommodations for AirPods on iPhone, iPad, or Mac to amplify soft sounds and tune audio for your hearing needs.
Hearing Test results on iPhone, showing little to no hearing loss in both ears. At the bottom are options to tap Done or set up Hearing Aid.

How to use hearing health features with AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods Pro 3

You can use hearing health features with AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods Pro 3, like a Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection.
The front view of iPad Pro with callouts to a microphone at the top center, the top button and Touch ID at the top right, the volume buttons at the top right, the front camera and microphone at the center right, and a microphone near the bottom right.

iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) hardware: buttons, cameras, and ports

You can learn the location of the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPad Pro 11-inch (M5).