How to use your AirPods when you're offlineHow do I control my listening with AirPods when I'm offline? Say goodbye to Siri … temporarily.
Part of the magic of AirPods is their lack of interface. You control the tiny wireless earbuds by chatting with Siri. But given the fact that Siri requires internet connectivity to work her magic, you won't be able to get away with much when you're on the subway, in an airplane, or otherwise without cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity.
Luckily, a writer at 9to5Mac has offered up a little trick to enable some voice control functionality using your AirPods, even when you're offline. All you've got to do is switch out Siri for Voice Control.
How to disable Siri and enable Voice Control
If you disable Siri and enable Voice Control, you'll be left with a less powerful way to control your phone using your voice. There are specific commands you can use with Voice Control and many of them are for controlling your music.
Launch Settings.
Tap General.
Tap Accessibility.
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How to use your AirPods when you're offline
