With the iOS 18.1 update, Apple gave AirPods Pro 2 owners access to the new “hearing aid” feature for the first time. This functionality allows the device to amplify sounds, making it easier to listen to conversations and navigate different environments.

Apple hopes this addition will allow users to take control of their hearing health in a convenient and easy-to-use way, transforming everyday experiences into clearer and more engaging interactions. In addition to the hearing aid feature, iOS 18.1 brings other useful capabilities such as summarizing audio notes and transcribing phone calls, sending Smart answersand the long awaited cleaning tool, Apple’s answer to Magic Eraser.

This update highlights Apple’s commitment to supporting hearing and accessibility users. In this guide, we’ll show you how to enable the hearing aid feature for AirPods Pro 2. Let’s dive in!