When iPhone 13 was released on September 20, 2021, Apple also introduced iOS15, the latest version of the operating system that contains some incredible features. One of such exciting features is SharePlay which allows you to share your screen during a FaceTime call. Moreover, it has a more efficient Siri and can share your health app with your friends and family members. While this feature-packed OS was all the buzz, there was one feature that stands tall amongst others and has everyone raising their eyebrows; the new Live Listen feature.
Here, in this article, we will find out what the Live Listen feature is all about and how you can use it.
Let’s get into it.
What is Live Listen Feature on iOS 15?
Live Listen on iOS 15 is a new music mode that uses the microphones of the phone to pick up background noise and send it to compatible headphones. This means that people with mild hearing aids can reap the benefits from this feature as it amplifies the decibels for them, allowing them to pay attention to their surroundings without spending on expensive hearing aids. This means that when you are listening to music, you need not worry about getting deaf to the surroundings as it allows you to listen to what is going on around you while the music is on. It is important to note that the operational limit of Live Listen is 15 meters. Beyond that, the feature may not work.
However, when you look at the name of the feature, you would comprehend something else. Well, true to its name, this feature allows you to listen to a song as you are listening to it live. This means that it will make you feel like you are either in a studio or a concert, listening to live music. This feature, in a nutshell, transforms users’ experience of listening to music by making it rawer and more intimate.
But here is the striking question,
Does This Feature Work on All Kinds of Headphones?
Well, the answer is no. Live Listen is available when listening to a song through a pair of AirPods. While Apple has not mentioned which earphones are supported, all AirPod variants, are compatible with it. So, no matter which earphones you have, including AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max, this feature will work fine on your device. Powerbeats Pro also seems to be compatible with Live Listen. But with other run-of-the-mill earphones, Live Listen would not be available.
Another question that must have popped up in your is,
Can You Turn on Live Listen Without Airpods?
Yes, it is possible to turn on Live Listen without AirPods by using a compatible hearing device. However, you must have an iPhone or iPad with iOS 12.2 or later. Moreover, you must ensure you have a device that is compatible with iPhone Hearing devices. You can set this up by going to Settings, tapping on Control Center on your iPhone, then Hearing, and turning on Live Listen.
How to Use Live Listen
To use this brand-new feature, make sure you have downloaded iOS 15, first. Then, connect your AirPods to the device. Go to Settings, then Accessibility, and scroll down to Hearing; tap on Audio/ Visual, and turn on Live Listening.
Does Live Listen Need Internet?
You do not necessitate the internet to use Live Listen because neither AirPods run on the internet nor the locally stored music. However, if you wish to use this feature while streaming songs online, then you would need an internet.
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How to Fix Live Listen Not Working?
First of all, if you can’t see the Live Listen option showing up on your iPhone, then there is a chance that you have an outdated iOS or you haven’t connected a compatible set of headphones. Read the requirements and ensure you have connected the right set of headphones. Also, make sure you have added hearing control to your Control Center.
In case, you think that you ensured everything is right in its place, try the following techniques to fix the problems.
- Reboot the Device
Turn off your iPhone and restart it as doing this will help you counter a simple glitch, if any, preventing you from turning on Live Listen.
- Forget and Pair AirPods Again
If rebooting does not work, you may go to Bluetooth, Forget the AirPod, and reconnect it. Doing this should also work for you.
- Enable Hearing Air Compatibility
Chances are that Live Listen would not work due to missing Accessibility settings. Go to Settings, then Accessibility. Tap on Hearing Devices, and then Hearing Aid Compatibility.
- Turn on Automatic Ear Detection
You can also fix Live Listen by enabling Automatic Ear Detection. Go to Bluetooth tap the small ‘i’ next to the AirPod device and enable the option.
Concluding Remarks
Live Listen is an amazing feature introduced by Apple as it allows you to listen to outside noise while listening to music. As for music, you get a more intimate experience. Check out the guide above and get to ready to use it, if you haven’t already!
