Alongside the new iOS 15 and macOS 12 Monterey updates at WWDC 2021, Apple also announced a couple of updates for AirPods to make them more useful for users. One of the cool new AirPods features announced at WWDC 2021 is called Conversation Boost, and it makes it easier for AirPods users to hear people talking to them. Now, if you are interested in testing it out, well, here’s what is Conversation Boost on AirPods and how to use it.

In this article, we have not only explained what the new Conversation Boost feature is but also detailed how to enable it, compatible devices, and more. So, use the table below to move between the relevant sections.

  • What is Conversation Boost on AirPods
  • How to Use Conversation Boost with AirPods
  • Which AirPods are Compatible with Conversation Boost

What is Conversation Boost on AirPods?

So first up, what is Conversation Boost in AirPods? Now, you must know that the AirPods Pro support active noise cancellation, and there’s a cool transparency mode that you can use to listen to sounds around you. If you are not aware of it, here’s how to switch between ANC and transparency modes in AirPods Pro. It is also pretty good for being able to talk to other people while you are listening to music on your AirPods Pro.

That’s pretty cool, and it’s definitely a helpful feature that I will be making use of a lot when we’re back at the office after the lockdown.

Now that you know what Conversation Boost does, let’s take a look at how to enable it on AirPods Pro. Just follow the steps below:

Which AirPods are Compatible with Conversation Boost?

By now, you must be wondering which AirPods support this feature. If you have questions such as “can I use conversation boost with AirPods or AirPods Max?” Unfortunately, you can’t. Apple has only rolled out this new feature for AirPods Pro.