My only AirPods Pro problem was fixed by Apple’s Shortcuts app
Published on: 2025-05-24 14:51:18
I’m a very big AirPods fan. I use my AirPods Pro 2 all day, every day of the work week. But there’s one AirPods shortcoming that’s my only real complaint, and it involves toggling between noise modes in Control Center. Fortunately, I’ve found the perfect fix thanks to the Shortcuts app.
My AirPods problem: noise mode confusion
Let me explain a scenario I encounter often, that you may be able to relate to.
I’m wearing my AirPods Pro, but I’m not totally sure which noise mode I’m in.
This didn’t used to be as much of an issue when there were only two modes available: Transparency and Noise Cancellation.
Those two are fairly easy to tell apart. Though I’ll admit there are times I’m home alone and find myself uncertain.
Adaptive Audio, however, has made me way less aware of which noise mode I’m using at any given time.
Some people also have the “Off” mode enabled, which can throw another layer of confusion into the mix.
My problem is simple.
Most of the time I like to be in noise
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