iOS 11.4: iPhone Music App Beeps Between Songs?

Just bought a brand new iPhone XS Max the other day (have been on Windows Phone for the last 8-9 years) and am getting this issue too on iOS 12.1 with my Sennheiser HD4.50BTNCs (not tried my Jabras yet).

Had a fair few teething issues moving over so far, but this is definitely the worst so far! Increasing the volume to max and decreasing it using the headphone controls worked which appears to be a temporary workaround, but it’s definitely not a permanent solution. Surprised this hasn’t been fixed yet if it’s been around since iOS 11.

I hope Apple do read these threads and gets this looked into because it’s certainly making me question whether I should have gone with Android instead.

It's probably a bug. Shouting isn't going to help.

It started happening to me on my iPhone 8+ right after upgrading to 11.4, but only with bluetooth headphones. Doesn't happen with wired headphones. I'm surprised there aren't more comments about it here.

I already contacted Sennheiser and they said it is an iOS problem. I believe them, since this didn't happen before 11.4. I also expect they will be reluctant to issue a refund over this. I'm gonna keep after Apple to fix it.

Similar problem here. For over a year, I've had a bluetooth adapter in the car. One song played after the next, no problem. After the update to 11.4, there is a beep in between each song, similar to when I use the controls on the adapter to advance songs. It only happens on my car adapter, not when I use AirPods. 11.4.1 did not fix it.

I own Sennheiser HD 4.40 Bluetooth headphones, which I'm really happy with.

However, when I connect it to my iPhone 8 (IOS 12) via Bluetooth, a beep sounds every time I move from song to song. That is disturbing!

It began with ios 11.4

I'm hoping for a solution from apple

Thank you for your comments

I'm going to throw out the following for consideration; that this is the result of automatic volume control, based on the following experience.

I use LG sound cancelling headphones and my music comes from several sources;, ripped from CD's, purchased from Amazon, and imported from iTunes. Prior to 11.4, I had to constantly adjust the volume up or down, depending on the original source. Since 11.4, I get the beep and the volume stays constant. For this reason, I think the software is adjusting the volume up and down so that it stays constant. This is just a guess I'm throwing out for discussion. If you want to rip it apart, go ahead, as I'm not married to this theory.

Turning the volume to max on iPhone doesn't resolve the problem. No matter I change the volume after in the headphones, the beep is still there between songs.

Really I think it should be a problem with Bluetooth profiles or something like this. I have Xiaomi Mi Sports Bluetooth that has an independent volume control and it does not beep. Bose SoundLink controls iPhone volume and it does not beep.

But SoundPeats Q9A and Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC controls iPhone volume and they are beeping. Maybe it is a problem with aptX codec, AD2P profile, BT version or whatever... iOS 12.0.1 launched yesterday didn't solved the issue.

Anyway best solution is Apple to fix it. We don't want a confirmation that I've just pushed one button, I know what I'm doing in my headphones.

Ok, that's weird that it works on both of my headphones and not your Senns. I just updated to 12.0.1 and it still works for both of mine, again as long as I don't adjust the volume on my phone itself after I've turned it up to max. So does it not work even if you leave it at max and let the song play through the end of the song and into the next?

I forgot that my kid has a pair of Bose On-ear BT headphones that are a couple years old so I just tested those. They do not give you any sort of beep as feedback for volume changes, so as you would expect the beeping between songs doesn't happen on those at all. Quite frankly, if this issue doesn't effect Bose nor Beats headphones it is not surprising that Apple has ignored it. It would be nice if someone that has a popular youtube channel that owns and reviews tons of headphones noticed this and then made a stink about it. I also wonder how many people it is happening to and they don't care enough to complain.

I have been very frustrated with this, glad other folks have seen this too.

Apple Support seems to think it’s the headphone manufactures product causing the issue. But I have tried three separate headsets all with the same beeps between songs.

Today I tried CesarJazzFusions method and seems to work (for now). Can only use the headset to adjust volume...

If Apple is reading this, please address this issue. Can’t imagine volume control is a “nice to have” considering today’s status quo with technology. Also because you selected to offer you devices without a headphone jack (really?)

Thanks,

But this is a user-to-user Forum. Apple has never offered input here. If you need help from Apple you need to contact Apple Support.

Turn the volume on your phone all the way up. Should resolve it (until you turn the volume down again, that is).