5 Hidden Features Every AirPod Owner Needs To Try

Usually, when using AirPods, an incoming call or message interrupts the playback with a notification sound. But what if we tell you that you can make your AirPods announce who is calling you? To make your AirPods announce the caller, open Settings, tap on Phone, select Announce Calls, and choose Headphones Only from the available options. That’s it. The next time you get a call and have your AirPods on, they will announce who is calling. 

This way, you know who is calling without reaching out for your iPhone. At the same time, you can use Siri to answer or reject the call. Similarly, you can make your AirPods (2nd generation and later) announce other notifications, including app alerts and messages. To enable, open Settings, tap on Siri & Search and then enable Announce Notifications. From the available options, tap on the app you want Siri to announce notifications from and enable Announce Notifications.

Although it is not a hidden feature, it is one of the lesser-known AirPods features. Instead of relying on instinct, you can check your AirPods’ battery by swiping right on your iPhone’s home screen. Although, the charge for the case appears only when there is at least one AirPod in the case. Similarly, if you’re using AirPods with your MacBook, head to the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar and hover the cursor over AirPods to see the remaining battery percentage (via Apple).