How to use Transparency Mode on AirPods Pro

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Here's what you need to know about AirPods Pro Transparency Mode and how to use it!

The AirPods Pro comes with a lot of cool features. Active noise cancellation (ANC), Hey, Siri activation, Audio Sharing, and of course, the new Transparency Mode — but what does that mean? No, it doesn't turn your AirPods Pro invisible like some super cool spy gadget, but it does allow you to hear some of the outside world while you're listening to music, movies, podcasts, or any other audio on your AirPods Pro. Here's a quick breakdown of what it does and how to use it!

What is Transparency Mode?

Transparency Mode is designed to allow a certain amount of sound from the outside world into your ears so you can hear the certain sound around you.

It's the best of both worlds — you'll be ultimately shutoff to the outside world, but you'll still be able to hear your surroundings so you can react and respond accordingly.

Why you might want Transparency Mode

If you're listening to the audio on your AirPods Pro with active noise cancelling enabled, you're going to be ignoring a lot of the world around you. The whole point of ANC is to ensure you can hear your music (or whatever you're listening to) without having the drone of traffic, the roar of jet engines, or other noises from entering your ears so you can listen in peace. While there are plenty of instances where this is a great feature, there are also times where this isn't ideal.

For example, if you're walking down the street and you can't hear the traffic around you, it could lead to a dangerous situation — this is where Transparency Mode comes in.

How to turn on or off Transparency mode on the AirPods Pro

You don't have to reach into your pocket and pull out your iPhone to enable or disable Transparency mode on the AirPods pro. Apple has redesigned the stem with special force sensors. All you have to do is reach up to your ear.

Press and hold the stem of the AirPods (like your squeezing the stem) for about a second until you hear a chime. The chime indicates that Transparency mode is on or off.

How to use Transparency Mode on iPhone and iPad

The ANC and Transparency Modes of the AirPods Pro can be activated through Control Center. It's important to remember that you need iOS or iPadOS 13.2 or later to use the AirPods Pro with your device.

How to turn on Transparency Mode on iPhone X or newer

From the top-right edge of your screen (where the Wi-Fi symbol is located), swipe your finger down toward the bottom of the screen to launch Control Center.
Tap the Volume slider which should have a AirPods Pro icon.
Tap Transparency