iPhone tutorial: how to change the type of a Bluetooth audio device

Did you know? On iPhone and iPad, the user can specify the type of any connected third-party Bluetooth audio accessories. Five choices are offered in the settings for these purposes: Car Radio, Speaker, Headphones, Hearing Aid or Other.

The aim of the maneuver being to allow iOSto adapt audio notifications on the one handtransmitted to the Bluetooth device in question, on the other hand,to be fairer in managing listening levels.

Follow our quick guide to take advantage of this feature.

How to change the type of Bluetooth accessory connected to the iPhone?

• Go toSettings > Bluetooth
• In the “Connection to my devices” section, press the information icon with the small “i” corresponding to the device whose type is to be modified

• Press “Device type” and choose the most suitable option among the 5

Note that manipulation is not necessary for Apple audio devices, which are automatically categorized correctly.

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