You can mute the microphone on your AirPods by using the following methods:
Using the Control Center
- Open Control Center: On your iPhone or iPad, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen (or swipe up from the bottom edge on older devices) to open Control Center.
- Find the AirPods icon: Look for the AirPods icon, which usually appears as a pair of headphones with a small microphone symbol.
- Tap the microphone icon: Tap the microphone icon to toggle the microphone on or off.
Using Siri
- Say "Hey Siri": Activate Siri by saying "Hey Siri" or by pressing and holding the side button on your AirPods.
- Say "Mute microphone": Tell Siri "Mute microphone" to mute the microphone on your AirPods.
Using the AirPods Case
- Place the AirPods in the case: Put your AirPods back in their charging case.
- Close the case: Close the lid of the case.
This will automatically mute the microphone on your AirPods.