How to Check Headphone Audio Level in Real Time in iOS 14

Jul. 15, 2020

Apart from getting thelong-awaited sleep tracker,iOS 14has also improved the already existing health features like Hearing. For those uninitiated, Hearing was introduced in iOS 13 and it enables users to avoid being exposed to high levels of sounds. And with the latest update, you can even measure the volume level of anything that you are listening to. If this health feature falls under your radar, let’s find out how you can check the headphone audio level in real-time on your iOS 14 device!

Check Headphone Audio Level in Real-Time on iPhone and iPad

Before getting started with steps, it would be better to answer a couple of main questions first up.

According to experts, 85 decibels is the highest safe exposure level up to a maximum of just 8 hours. Notably, 100 dB sound is considered safe for just 15 minutes a day. To put it in the right perspective, safe listening time decreases as the sound level increases.

That means the extended or repeated exposure to sounds of 85 dB or above can result in permanent hearing loss. So, if you ever find the audio level above 80 dB, you should decrease the sound to protect your hearing ability.

Though the real-time headphone level feature is designed to supportmost headphones, the tech giant states that only Apple-certified headsets and AirPods will be able to deliver more accurate results.

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open theSettingsapp.

2. Now, tap onControl Center.

3. Next, scroll down to find theHearing optionand then tap on thegreen plus (+) buttonwhich is placed to the left.

Once you have set up the headphone level checker on your device, you can keep a tab on the volume level with ease.

1. To get started,bring up the control centeron your iOS device.

2. Now, find theHearingbutton in Control Center. If it shows a green tick, that means the volume level is OK.

But if the measurement icon displays a yellow exclamation mark, that means the volume level exceeds the 80-decibel level. Consider it as a warning that the volume is too high and therefore it can cause hearing loss.

Besides, you can also tap on the hearing button to know more about the current decibel level.

So, that’s the quick way to set up and use the all-new headphone level checker in iOS 14. As a health-conscious person, I have found this feature very helpful. It can play a vital role in preventing hearing loss. What’s your take on Apple’s hearing health feature? Feel free to share your valuable feedback in the comments below.

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