How do I tell which microphone the iPhone is using?

How can I tell if the iPhone is using the microphone on my AirPods or the one built into the phone? And if I have EarPods connected via a lightning cable, how can I tell if my iPhone is using that microphone?

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Posted on Feb 5, 2021 6:55 PM

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Feb 8, 2021 12:31 PM in response to Christopher Shaffer

Hello Christopher Shaffer,


Thanks for reaching out in Apple Support Communities. We understand that you would like to know when the iPhone is using the microphone. It looks like you want to know when the microphone is being used with your AirPods and EarPods. We'll do our best to help.


Check out the following support articles:


Status icons and symbols on your iPhone


About the orange and green indicators in your iPhone status bar


Adjust the settings of your AirPods


Cheers!

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How do I tell which microphone the iPhone is using?

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