What is Live Listen on iOS?

Apple has launched a new feature called Live Listen that helps people with hearing impairments listen to audio clearly in a noisy environment. When this feature is turned on, it turns them into a remote microphone and transmits the sound to AirPods, Pro, Max, etc.

The Live Listen is a baby monitor that also functions as a speakerphone. You can use it to talk to your family and friends, or listen to music while you work.

If you have an iPad, the feature works only on the latest version of the app. ..

How to Turn on Live Listen?

  1. Open the Control Center on your iPhone and connect the Live Listen feature to it.
  2. After you connect it, follow the steps given below to turn on the Live Listen feature:
  3. To turn off the Live Listen feature, follow these steps:
  4. After you turn off the Live Listen feature, your devices will no longer be able to listen to audio content from other devices.

Now, you will be able to select the language you want to use for the hearing aid. If you are using a hearing aid that was originally designed for a different language, then you will need to change the language setting on your device. Alternatively, if you are using a hearing aid that was manufactured in the United States, then it is likely that the language setting has been preset to English. If this is not the case, then follow these steps:

  1. Open ‘Settings’ and navigate to ‘Control Center’
  2. Scroll down until you see ‘Hearing’ option and click on it
  3. Now select your preferred language from the drop-down menu and click on ‘OK’ ..

To add the Live Listen feature to your Control Center, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Control Center by clicking on the icon in the top left corner of your screen.
  2. Click on the ‘Live Listen’ button.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Live Listen session. ..

This will open the ‘Control Center’ on your iPhone. This is where you can control all of your phone’s features. You can set up a schedule, change the wallpaper, turn on or off notifications, and more.

If the Live Listen does not connect, make sure that the Bluetooth is enabled and connected to the AirPods. ..

Steps to Turn off Live Listen

  1. Open the Live Listen app on your phone.
  2. Tap the three lines in the top left corner of the app and select “Turn off live listening.”
  3. The app will turn off live listening and you will not be able to hear any audio from your phone’s speakers.

Now, in the Control Center, tap on the ‘Hearing icon’ present in the top left corner. Then, click on the ‘Live Listen On’ option.

To permanently close the Live Listen option on your account, go to the Control Center and remove the ‘Live Listen’ option from the list. ..

The only difference between adding the Live Listen to the Control Center and removing it is that you will tap on the ‘-‘ icon instead of the ‘+’ icon. ..

Solutions for Live Listen Not Working

  1. Try restarting the device.
  2. Try a different browser or device.
  3. Try a different app.

Check the Requirements

If you are unable to use the Live Listen feature on your iPad, you can try using a different device. For example, if you are using an iPhone, you can try using an iPad to listen. ..

Apple has announced that it will no longer be allowing users to listen to music while using incompatible devices like AirPods, Pro, Max, Beats Fit Pro, and other MFi hearing devices. If you want to know in-depth about the list of compatible devices, you can check out the official page of the Apple website.

Since the Live Listen feature works on Bluetooth technology, it is recommended to maintain the distance between the iPhone and AirPods at less than 15 meters. Beyond the range of 15 meters, there will be a connectivity issue, and hence you cannot use the Live Listen feature.

Close the Background Apps

If you are using multiple apps on your iPhone, it is possible that one of the apps might be causing the Live Listen feature to not work properly. To fix this issue, it is recommended to close all of the other apps when you plan to connect to the Live Listen feature.

  1. Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
  2. Under “General,” tap on “Background App Refresh.”
  3. Select the apps you want to close and press the “X” button next to each one.
  4. Tap on the “Close” button at the bottom of the screen to finish. ..

Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the list of active apps.Now, swipe up on the app previews to close them one by one.Make sure all the apps are closed before you try to turn on the Live Listen feature.

Enable Automatic Ear Detection

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Scroll down to the bottom and select ‘Ear Detection’.
  3. Toggle on the ‘Automatic Ear Detection’ feature.

Now, go to the ‘Settings’ option on your iPhone and tap on the Bluetooth option. Now, click on the ‘i’ icon beside your AirPods name and enable the option ‘Automatic Ear Detection.’

Reset and Reconnect the AirPods

After trying the above solutions, if the AirPods are not working properly, then it is recommended to reset them and then reconnect to the iPhone.

To reset your AirPods, follow these steps:

  1. Remove the AirPods from your ears.
  2. Hold down the power button and the volume up button at the same time for about 10 seconds until you see the Apple logo appear.
  3. Release both buttons and wait for about two seconds until you see a green light flash on each AirPod.
  4. Put the AirPods back in your ears and wait for them to connect to your device. ..

After placing the AirPods in the charging case, wait for at least 30 seconds. Open the lid of the charging case and keep it open for the rest of the reset process. On your iPhone, navigate to the ‘Settings’ option and click on ‘Bluetooth’. Click on the ‘i’ icon beside the AirPods name.Click on the ‘Forget Device’ button to confirm your action. Hold down the setup button on AirPods for about 15 seconds until you see an amber light turn white. ..

After reconnecting the iPhone and AirPods, you should be able to use them again. ..

Conclusion

Apple has a great feature called Live Listen that helps people with hearing disabilities. However, if someone intends to misuse this feature to listen to other’s conversations and record them, that is considered to be illegal.

iOS 16 is coming soon and with it, a new lock screen widget that will focus on sharing information. If you’re not familiar with the feature, Share Focus Status means that the lock screen will only show notifications from people who are currently in focus. This is a great way to keep your notifications to a minimum and make sure that you’re always focused on what you need to.