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transparency mode

  1. L

    PSA: Enabling “Off” Mode on AirPods Pro 2 has changed in iOS 18.1 and Above

    For anyone who was confused like me… By default starting an iOS 18.1, the four different NOISE CONTROL modes has shrunk down to three. The “off” mode which turns all noise cancellation and transparency completely off has been hidden away. The explanation appears to be that “Hearing Protection”...
  2. nateo200

    Airpods Pro 1 ANC/Transparency distortion mode broken for the 4th time

    My Airpods Pro 1 Noise Cancellation & Transparency mode is broken with distortion for the 4th time. I am seriously frustrated and heart broken about this. I get overstimulated very easy so ANC is a god send but I am on my third pair of airpods pro 1 (lightning). It always seems that the left...
  3. S

    Airpods Pro 2 (lightning) transparency mode changed/broken

    My Airpods transparancy mode has been broken for 4 or so months now. Must have been an update that changed the behaviour, making my ears feel clogged when using the transparency mode. My girlfriend has the newer airpods pro 2 with the usb-c case while I have the lightning case. Hers work...
  4. wolfboy

    Transparency Mode vs native passive transparency on regular Airpods

    For those that have used/own both, how does transparency mode compare to the passive transparency on the regular Airpods? I’m debating between getting the Airpod Pro or the Airpod 3 and unsure about this. Long story short, I have a baby and need to be able to hear my surroundings. The problem...