I don’t understand why all of a sudden my Apple Maps will not speak the directions to me when I’m using my Airpods Gen 2 Pro, and listening to Pandora, Apple Music, or Apple Podcast.
It just dings in my ear, or it will turn off what I’m listening to, and speak the directions out of the phone itself, bypassing my AirPods all together.
If anyone has a “fix” for this, I’d appreciate the help!
iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16
Once you start the route, tap on the speaker icon on the right side of the screen, then tap the top icon.
Once you start the route, tap on the speaker icon on the right side of the screen, then tap the top icon.
Dwarf797,
You may find some helpful info on adjusting settings for spoken directions in Maps here: Change settings for spoken directions in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support
Turn spoken directions on or off
On the map, tap the audio button (for example,), then choose an option.
All directions are spoken.
Only driving alerts are spoken.
No directions are spoken.
Change other settings for spoken directions
Go to Settings> Maps > Spoken Directions, then turn on or off the following options:
•Directions Pause Spoken Audio: Turn on this setting to pause spoken audio (like podcasts and audio books) when you receive spoken directions.
•Directions Wake Device: Turn on this setting to wake the iPhone display when you receive spoken directions while following driving or cycling directions.
•Directions on Radio: On supported cars, turn on this setting to hear spoken directions when you’re listening to the radio.
Cheers.
Hi Dwarf797,
Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. We understand you're not hear Apple Maps directions when using your AirPods. Is your AirPods selected as the device to play audio? This article explains more about this: Switch your AirPods to another device.
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On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
, then choose the device that you want from the list."
If that's already selected, you may want to try resetting your AirPods to see if the issue persists after doing so. How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro
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next to your AirPods, tap Forget This Device, then tap again to confirm.5. Put your AirPods in their charging case, and keep the lid open.
6. Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds, until the status light on the front of the case flashes amber, then white.*
7. Reconnect your AirPods: With your AirPods in their charging case and the lid open, place your AirPods close to your iPhone or iPad. Follow the steps on your device's screen.
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Take care.
Hi,
i can hear whatever music, Apple Music, Pandora, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, everything through my AirPods, it is only the Apple Maps that switch to a ding instead of telling me the directions.
That is what I need help with.
Maps dings instead of talking using AirPods Gen 2 Pro
