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While there's currently no figure to limit the speaker volume on an iPad, you can reduce loud audio when using headphones or other accessories. If you're trying to set the volume for your child, there's an easy workaround you can try. Here's how to limit the volume on an iPad or iPhone.
Quick Steps
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Sounds.
- Tap Headphone Safety.
- Toggle on Reduce Loud Audio.
- Use the slider to set the max decibel level.
Steps
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![Step 1 Open the Settings app.]()
Open the Settings app. This is the grey cog icon.- This feature will only work if you're using headphones to listen to audio on your iPhone or iPad.[1]
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![Step 2 Tap Sounds.]()
Tap Sounds. You can find this below Notifications.Advertisement -
![Step 3 Tap Headphone Safety.]()
Tap Headphone Safety. This is under the Headphone Audio header. -
![Step 4 Toggle on icon "Reduce Loud Audio".]()
Toggle on"Reduce Loud Audio". This will analyze all sounds coming in through your headphones.
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![Step 5 Set the max decibel level.]()
Set the max decibel level. Drag the circle on the slider to set the max loudness, from 75 decibels (a vacuum cleaner) to 100 decibels (an ambulance siren).
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![Step 1 Open the Settings app.]()
Open the Settings app. This is the grey cog icon.- Use this method to prevent others from changing the current sound limit settings.
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![Step 2 Tap Screen Time.]()
Tap Screen Time. If you don't already have Screen Time enabled on the device, you'll need to set it up first. -
![Step 3 Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions.]()
Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions. This is below the Restrictions header.- If it isn't already enabled, tap the switch for Content & Privacy Restrictions to turn it on.
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![Step 4 Tap Reduce Loud Sounds.]()
Tap Reduce Loud Sounds. You can find this under the Allow Changes header. -
![Step 5 Tap Don't Allow.]()
Tap Don't Allow. The Screen Time password is now needed to change the Reduce Loud Sounds settings.
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![Step 1 Enable Bluetooth....]()
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![Step 2 On your iPhone, open the Settings app.]()
On your iPhone, open the Settings app. This is the grey cog icon. -
![Step 3 Tap Accessibility.]()
Tap Accessibility. You may need to scroll down to find this option. -
![Step 4 Tap Control Nearby Devices.]()
Tap Control Nearby Devices. This is below the Physical and Motor header. -
![Step 5 Tap Control Nearby Devices.]()
Tap Control Nearby Devices. A pop-up window will open. You should see all nearby devices listed.- If you don't see your child's iPad, make sure you're close enough.
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![Step 6 Tap the device name.]()
Tap the device name. A pop-up menu should open with media controls. -
![Step 7 Tap ••• .]()
Tap ••• . This is the last option. A new window will open. -
![Step 8 Tap Volume Down.]()
Tap Volume Down. The volume will be lowered on your child's device as you tap it. Continue tapping the button until the desired volume is reached.
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I use my headphones on my iPad?
Living ConcreteTop AnswererPlug the headphones into the 3.5 mm jack on the side. They will start working immediately.
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1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Music.
3. Tap Volume Limit.
4. Drag the slider to your desired volume maximum.
