Protect Your Hearing By Enabling Headphone Notifications On iPhone

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Whether to zone out and focus on a task or to tune out a distracting environment, it can be quite tempting to pop on some headphones and play audio on an iPhone. However, regularly blasting sounds into the ear ⁠— especially at maximum volume ⁠— can affect a person's hearing negatively in the long run. iOS users who regularly utilize their devices for audio should explore Apple's many features that help to improve the listening experience.

According to the World Health Organization, over 700 million people will probably suffer from profound hearing loss by 2050, an estimate Apple's own research seems to corroborate. The Cupertino-based company has incorporated its newest wireless Bluetooth earbuds — namely the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max — with active noise cancellation features which can help to improve and control listening. However, the iPhone itself has a few settings that can help users stay on top of their headphone usage and make sure that the volume remains at a healthy level.

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iPhones can send users a notification when they should turn down the volume on their connected listening device. To enable headphone notifications and ensure that music volume levels are well adjusted, head to 'Settings', tap on 'Sounds & Haptics', and then on 'Headphone Safety'. Finally, switch the 'Headphone Notifications' toggle on. It is worth noting that in some countries and regions, this setting may be turned on by default, while in others, disabling it may not be allowed. Users can also find headphone notifications on the Summary screen of Apple's Health app.

There's also an additional 'Reduce Loud Sounds' feature under the 'Headphone Safety' menu that iPhone