iOS14.2 Automatic Volume Reduction

Another request to please change the fact users can’t control the automatic volume reduction. I am hearing impaired (and not due to exposure to load sounds). I rely on being able to Bluetooth connect my hearing aids to my phone/iPad for calls and to listen to books/podcasts as I cannot use headphones or hear the speaker otherwise. The automatic volume reduction that I cannot turn off is short sighted, intrusive and is leading to my having to constantly turn the volume back up so I can actually hear what I was listening to. I tried to submit feedback but just got an “Error 404” message so I’m hoping this request and all the others here actually get recognition and a result.

Agreed, but as I have made submissions, iOS 14.2 and 14.3 are not listed under iOS selection. I had to choose iOS 14.1 and explain the rest in the details. It’s insanely frustrating to say the least. Bad business and a complete over reach.

I feel you mate, I share your frustration. "Apple, it just works", that didn't age too well... I've moved on couple of weeks ago, purchased a galaxy, very happy with it. No volume limitations whatsoever. Expected warnings that could be switched off, but no nanny feature. Very glad I made the switch, only annoying thing is having to spend half an hour to remove te bloat that comes preinstalled, but once setup with the proper apps, it's a great phone (went with S20FE)... Good luck with looking for an alternative...

I also hate this feature. Having been a loyal iPhone / iPad customer having stuck with Apple for many years this feature will definitely make me change brands. Although I love the ease and familiarity of an IPhone. I cannot put up with the volume constantly being turned down whenever I play music etc. I am 43 so I don’t really need a babysitter telling me your music it to loud. This totally breaks the iPhone etc. I mean if this wasn’t a feature and you bought a phone that kept turning the volume down you would take it back and say it’s broken. So why do we need to accept this is okay just because it’s a feature. If it’s not fixed soon this phone will be going in the bin and I will move to a brand that doesn’t control how loud I can listen to music. This is right up there with them giving us all the free U2 album. Stop forcing things on us. What a total joke.

Thanks for the tip! I have done exactly that. I am using an iOS device to play backing music for a small online gig tomorrow and the last thing I wanted was the music to get suddenly muted mid session. Crazy that we should even have to worry about it.

Great!! Thank you for the suggestion!! So helpful because this is the first and only apple phone I have ever used/owned and I was prepared to switch back to android after this “feature”. It had been turning my sound down for the past two months and I could not figure out how to stop the volume from constantly turning itself down so thank you again for the suggestion

Yes Apple please stop messing with the iPhone because you have nothing better to do then upgrade things that we are comfortable with. Unless it's a bug fix how about telling us about the new features and ASK US if we want to change our settings. It's getting really old when my phone which I depend on heavily changes that way it works and no way to dial it back.

I want know when apple going put better speakers I phone 12 I used to have I phone 6 and 7 I phone 7 plus the I phone 7 plus had good speakers I I very upset I buy I phone 12 I thought I would be happy but I am not happy with it I would like apple help me or I get Samsung phone I do like I phone though apple need stop doing this stuff to people I paid good money for I ph 12

Yeah, this "feature" constantly resets volume while connected to in-car bluetooth receiver. So annoying! Apple should remove it or bring back the control.

They do in fact monitor these posts and will take down anything suggesting they be held accountable. Otherwise we just get ignored. Switching to Android seems like a more viable option.

Turning down volume automatically does not consider the hard of hearing who have it turned up so they can hear. Should have a way to disable this function. 🤬

Where in settings will you find this.

Too little too late. I will no longer be doing updates after 14.4. As soon as the phone is paid off I’m switching, bye apple. Looking into a Linux phone, big tech needs to go.

You are now in the new age of BIG TECH!! They will decide what you can listen to, how loud you can listen too, what you can say and what you cannot say!!!

I am hard of hearing and I like to listen to things when I walk in the morning, but because of this feature I cannot hear anything through my AirPods. Please change for those who NEED it. Ridiculous.