Adjust the volume on iPod touch
- June 7, 2024
- Apple
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When you’re listening to songs, movies, or other media on iPod touch, the buttons on the side of iPod touch adjust the audio volume. Otherwise, the buttons control the volume for the ringer, alerts, and other sound effects. You can also use Siri to turn the volume up or down.
Ask Siri. Say something like: “Turn up the volume” or “Turn down the volume.” Learn how to ask Siri.
Lock the ringer and alert volumes in Settings
- Go to Settings .
- Tap Sounds.
- Turn off Change with Buttons.
Adjust the volume in Control Center
When iPod touch is locked or when you’re using an app, you can adjust the volume in Control Center.
Open Control Center, then drag .
Limit the headphone volume
You can limit the maximum headphone volume for music and videos to protect your hearing.
- Go to Settings > Sounds > Headphone Safety.
- Turn on Reduce Loud Sounds, then drag the slider to choose the maximum decibel level for headphone audio.
Note: If you have Screen Time turned on in Settings, you can prevent changes to the maximum headphone volume. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Reduce Loud Sounds, then select Don’t Allow.
See Track headphone audio level exposure in Health on iPod touch.