Can I turn off text reading for specific apps on my AirPods?

Yes, you can choose specific apps in the Notifications settings to stop AirPods from reading texts aloud.

What other notifications can my AirPods announce?

AirPods can announce calls, messages, and notifications from supported apps based on your settings.

To re-enable it, go back to Settings, select Notifications, and toggle the Announce Notifications switch back on.

You can use your iPhone to mute notifications or simply remove your AirPods to stop all audio playback.

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Jan 21, 2026

To disable text reading on your AirPods, go to Settings on your iPhone, select Notifications, and then tap Announce Notifications. Toggle the switch off or select specific apps from which you don't want notifications read aloud. This will stop your AirPods from announcing texts and other notifications.

Can I turn off text reading for specific apps on my AirPods? Yes, you can choose specific apps in the Notifications settings to stop AirPods from reading texts aloud.
What other notifications can my AirPods announce? AirPods can announce calls, messages, and notifications from supported apps based on your settings.
How do I re-enable text reading on my AirPods? To re-enable it, go back to Settings, select Notifications, and toggle the Announce Notifications switch back on.
Is there a way to mute AirPods temporarily? You can use your iPhone to mute notifications or simply remove your AirPods to stop all audio playback.