{"id":3870,"date":"2023-09-27T07:56:47","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T07:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/?p=3870"},"modified":"2023-09-27T07:56:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T07:56:47","slug":"turn-off-headphone-safety-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/turn-off-headphone-safety-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Turn Off Headphone Safety On iPhone? (Step-By-Step Instructions)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you an avid music listener, podcast enthusiast, or just someone who enjoys blasting their favorite tunes directly through their headphones?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thing is that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT211903\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Apple\u2019s headphone safety feature<\/b><\/a><b> might be lowering your volume without you even realizing it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In this article, I will explain what headphone safety does to your headphones, whether you should disable it or not, and, most importantly, how to do it.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3871\" title=\"How To Turn Off Headphone Safety On iPhone\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-To-Turn-Off-Headphone-Safety-On-iPhone.jpg\" alt=\"How To Turn Off Headphone Safety On iPhone\" width=\"800\" height=\"412\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:10px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-bookmark\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The iPhone&#8217;s headphone safety feature is <\/span><b>designed to protect users from hearing damage caused by high-volume exposure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It monitors headphone audio levels over seven days and <\/span><b>reduces volume if it is too loud<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with a default safe limit of 80 decibels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-bookmark\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <b>Enabling headphone safety promotes safe listening habits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and automatic volume reduction when necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-bookmark\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <b>Disabling it grants full control over your listening experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, eliminating inconsistencies and allowing louder volumes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-bookmark\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The choice to enable or disable headphone safety depends on your personal listening preferences and habits.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><b>Recommended Reading :<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:10px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-tags\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/turn-off-or-on-noise-canceling-on-beats-studio-3\/\"><b>How to Disable Noise Canceling On Beats Studio 3 \u2013 Quick Instructions<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-tags\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/do-headphones-help-with-airplane-pressure\/\"><b>Can Headphones Reduce Airplane Pressure?<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-tags\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/turn-off-headphone-mode-on-android\/\"><b>Ways to Disable Headphone Mode on Android Devices<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>What Does Headphone Safety Do On an iPhone?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/hearing_loss\/what_noises_cause_hearing_loss.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prolonged exposure to high volumes can cause hearing damage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Based on this, <\/span><b>headphone safety on the iPhone is a feature designed to protect users from damaging their hearing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><b>iPhone does this by monitoring your headphone audio levels over a seven-day period. After that period, it reduces the volume if it estimates it has been too loud<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This estimation is based on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vitalsigns\/hearingloss\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recommended limits set by health organizations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a brief explanation of what headphone safety actually does:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:10px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <b>It Reduces Loud Sounds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 if a sound goes beyond a specified decibel level this feature will lower it automatically. <\/span><b>By default, this level is set to 80 decibels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is the level Apple considers safe for prolonged listening.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <b>It Monitors Volume &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your iPhone keeps track of the decibel levels of what you are listening to over seven days. During the monitoring process, it takes into consideration both the volume and duration of exposure. If the audio levels are above the recommended limit, you will be notified that the volume has been turned down.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_3872\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3872\"  class=\"wp-image-3872\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/If-the-audio-levels-exceed-the-recommended-limit-you-will-see-a-notification-informing-you-the-volume-has-been-turned-down.jpg\" alt=\"If the audio levels exceed the recommended limit, you will see a notification informing you the volume has been turned down.\" width=\"450\" height=\"622\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-3872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If the audio levels exceed the recommended limit, you will see a notification informing you the volume has been turned down.<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <b>It Provides Real-time Feedback<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; When you are in the &#8220;<\/span><b>Sounds &amp; Haptics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; section of Settings and adjusting the volume while wearing headphones, you will see a real-time headphone audio level indicator. This will give you an immediate sense of whether the stuff you are listening to is at a safe level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <b>The Volume Limit Is Not Permanent \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if headphone safety reduces the volume, <\/span><b>you can disable it manually<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, if you continue to listen at high volumes, the feature will lower it again.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#4ce2e5;border-radius:20px;-moz-border-radius:20px;-webkit-border-radius:20px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#66fcff;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:20px;-moz-border-radius:20px;-webkit-border-radius:20px;\"><b>IMPORTANT:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Prolonged exposure to loud noises, even if they don&#8217;t seem &#8220;too loud&#8221; at the moment, can lead to long-term hearing damage. The headphone safety feature on the iPhone is designed to help prevent such damage while still allowing users to enjoy their audio content.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Should You Enable or Disable Headphone Safety On iPhone?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disabling or enabling headphone safety on your iPhone is a personal decision. It is based on your listening preferences.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some advantages to both choices, so let\u2019s go through each of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Advantages of Enabling Headphone Safety<\/b><\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:10px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The headphone safety feature <\/span><b>helps reduce the risk of hearing damage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by making sure the audio levels are always within safe limits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By keeping this feature on<\/span><b>, you become more conscious of your listening habits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you often forget to lower your volume or you just don\u2019t pay attention to the safe listening levels, this feature will <\/span><b>automatically reduce volumes that exceed safe limits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3873\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3873\"  class=\"wp-image-3873 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Headphone-Safety-will-reduce-the-volume-automatically-and-protect-your-hearing.jpg\" alt=\"Headphone Safety will reduce the volume automatically and protect your hearing.\" width=\"310\" height=\"563\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-3873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Headphone Safety will reduce the volume automatically and protect your hearing.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Advantages of Disabling Headphone Safety<\/b><\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:10px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to have <\/span><b>full control over your listening experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and you are responsible for managing the volume levels, then you may consider disabling the Headphone Safety.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you disable it, you can <\/span><b>eliminate<\/b> <b>inconsistent volume levels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> caused by this feature. This inconsistency is especially noticeable when switching between apps or during notifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, when you are in a noisy environment, you might <\/span><b>need louder volumes temporarily<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With headphone safety enabled, this can be a problem.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not sure about your listening habits or you are increasing the volume too often, it is probably a good idea to have this feature enabled on your iPhone.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>However, if you manage the volume levels responsibly or you don\u2019t like automatic audio adjustments, then you may choose to disable it.&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the end, the decision is yours.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Turn Off Headphone Safety On iPhone: Step-by-Step Guide<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have decided to disable headphone safety after reading the advantages of both options, here is how to do it properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Unlock Your iPhone and Access the Settings App<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlock your iPhone to access all your apps and settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the home screen, find the app<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a gear icon a.k.a. the <\/span><b>Settings app, and tap on it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3874\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3874\"  class=\"wp-image-3874\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tap-on-Settings-1.jpg\" alt=\"Step 1 \u2013 Tap on Settings\" width=\"650\" height=\"505\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-3874\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Step 1 \u2013 Tap on Settings<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Find Sounds &amp; Haptics<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll down a little until you find the<\/span><b> Sounds &amp; Haptics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> menu. This section lets you adjust the audio and vibration settings of your iPhone. Tap on it to proceed.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3875\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3875\"  class=\"wp-image-3875\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Go-to-Sounds-Haptics.jpg\" alt=\"Step 2 \u2013 Go to Sounds &amp; Haptics\" width=\"350\" height=\"725\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-3875\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Step 2 \u2013 Go to Sounds &amp; Haptics<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Check The Headphone Safety Option<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, scroll all the way down to see the <\/span><b>Headphone Safety<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option. Tap on it to view the related features and settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3876\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3876\"  class=\"wp-image-3876\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tap-on-Headphone-Safety.jpg\" alt=\"Step 3 \u2013 Tap on Headphone Safety\" width=\"350\" height=\"716\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-3876\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Step 3 \u2013 Tap on Headphone Safety<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Disable the Reduce Loud Sounds Feature<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside the &#8220;Headphone Safety&#8221; settings, you will notice a toggle button next to <\/span><b>Reduce Loud Sounds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A green color means that it is already enabled. To disable it, simply tap on the toggle button. When turned off, it will no longer appear green.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3877\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3877\"  class=\"wp-image-3877\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Disable-the-Reduce-Loud-Sounds-option.jpg\" alt=\"Step 4 \u2013 Disable the Reduce Loud Sounds option. You can also disable headphone notifications.\" width=\"700\" height=\"646\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-3877\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Step 4 \u2013 Disable the Reduce Loud Sounds option. You can also disable headphone notifications.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Exit the Settings and Enjoy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply exit the settings now. Your changes will be saved automatically. Play some audio to test out your new settings, and make sure you are satisfied with the audio levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you complete these steps, you will have full control over your iPhone&#8217;s audio settings when using headphones.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>How to Disable the Headphone Safety on Your iPhone?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"How To Turn Off Headphone Safety Notifications? \ud83c\udfa7 SOLVED!\" style=\"width:560px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_ahDICmafNJ0\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/ahDICmafNJ0\/hqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ahDICmafNJ0\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT4M53S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2021-09-05T07:00:00Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_ahDICmafNJ0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/ahDICmafNJ0\/hqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">How To Turn Off Headphone Safety Notifications? \ud83c\udfa7 SOLVED!<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ahDICmafNJ0\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/ahDICmafNJ0\/0.jpg\" alt=\"How To Turn Off Headphone Safety Notifications? \ud83c\udfa7 SOLVED!\" width=\"560\" height=\"295\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"You probably just need to adjust your Bluetooth settings but this is how to fix Headphone Safety notifications on iPhone. \ud83d\udc49 Start your own YouTube channel with my FREE course - https:\/\/facultyofapps.com \ud83d\udc9a Subscribe for lots more quick tips - https:\/\/bit.ly\/3sTIpvW \ud83e\udd13 View my list of apps I can&#039;t live without - https:\/\/bit.ly\/3dtTDAY 0:00 - Don\u2019t turn off Headphone Safety notifications 0:19 - How to change your Bluetooth settings 0:54 - How to disable Headphone Safety notifications 2:18 - iPhone silencing calls #iPhoneTips\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:560px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h2><b>Alternative Option \u2013 Adjust the Volume Limit<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of disabling Headphone Safety, you could <\/span><b>try setting the volume limit to a higher value<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, instead of setting it to 75 or 80dB, you could push it up to 85 or 90 dB. The max volume limit is 100dB.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3878\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3878\"  class=\"wp-image-3878\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Instead-of-disabling-Headphone-Safety-you-could-try-increasing-the-volume-limit.jpg\" alt=\"Instead of disabling Headphone Safety, you could try increasing the volume limit.\" width=\"950\" height=\"329\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-3878\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Instead of disabling Headphone Safety, you could try increasing the volume limit.<\/p><\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-comment\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <b>Question: How loud should my music be on my iPhone?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-comments-o\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <b>Answer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The ideal listening volume for your music on an iPhone is subjective and can vary from person to person. <\/span><b>Generally, you should try to keep the volume at a level where you can comfortably hear the details of the music<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-comments-o\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <b>A safe range is typically below 85 decibels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (dB), which is roughly equivalent to the volume of normal conversation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-comment\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <b>Question: How loud is 60 decibels on an iPhone?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-comments-o\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <b>Answer:<\/b> <b>60 decibels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (dB) on an iPhone can be rated as a <\/span><b>moderate listening level<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. At this volume, you should be able to hear your audio comfortably without the risk of hearing damage. It is important to keep in mind that being exposed to moderately loud sounds for longer periods can still lead to hearing damage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-comment\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <b>Question: How many decibels is OK for headphones?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-comments-o\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <b>Answer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Generally, a safe listening level for headphones is considered to be around 85 decibels (dB) or lower. Listening at this level or below should not harm your hearing, even during extended listening sessions. However, remember to take breaks and avoid prolonged exposure to high volumes, as any sound above 85 dB can become harmful over time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your iPhone comes with various features that promote user safety. The headphone safety option is one of them. Although this feature is designed to protect your ears from potential damage, you need to remember that everyone has their own comfort and preference levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have decided to turn off this feature, just follow the steps above. I did my best to show you how to disable headphone safety on your iPhone. And remember &#8211; your hearing is invaluable, so always practice safe listening habits.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you an avid music listener, podcast enthusiast, or just someone who enjoys blasting their favorite tunes directly through their headphones?&nbsp; The thing is that Apple\u2019s headphone safety feature might be lowering your volume without you even realizing it.&nbsp; In this article, I will explain what headphone safety does to your headphones, whether you should disable it or not, and, most importantly, how to do it. Key Takeaways Recommended Reading : What Does Headphone Safety Do On an iPhone? Prolonged exposure to high volumes can cause hearing damage. 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