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How to turn on Live Listen on iPhone
According (opens in new tab) to Apple, the Live Listen feature can be used on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch with iOS 14.3 or later. Users will also need any of Apple’s lineup of AirPods, the Powerbeats Pro or Beats Fit Pro. If you have it all, you’ll then need to tweak the Control Panel settings to access the feature.
On your iOS device, open the Settings app and navigate to the “Control Centre.“Scroll down and tap on “Hearing” to add it to the included controls. Open the Control Centre by swiping up or down on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
Tap the “Hearing” iconWith your AirPods, Powerbeats Pro or Beats Fit Pro connected, tap “Live Listen” to turn the feature on.
There you have it. Once the feature is active, you can place your iOS device around 50 feet away (according to tech site alphr) and be able to hear sounds via your AirPods. If you’re after more nifty tricks your iPhone has hidden away, check out the iPhone’s secret rain map and how to access it along with our latest iOS 15 tips to make the most out of your iPhone.
