
How to customize controls and gestures on Apple AirPods
David Nield
created: May 18, 2025, 5 p.m. | updated: May 28, 2025, 5 p.m.
AirPods also come with support for various touch and gesture controls, and it’s possible to customize these controls.
On the AirPods settings screen, you can customize some of these controls: The Left and Right menu entries are for customizing the left and right earbud, respectively.
Other AirPods settingsIf your AirPods have Adaptive Audio, you can customize it here.
Screenshot: AppleYou’ll notice there are a variety of other options you can tweak on the AirPods settings screens on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
Another part of this same feature is Personalized Volume, which can be toggled on and off from the AirPods settings page.
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