Adjust the volume on iPad

Use the Volume buttons on the side of iPad to adjust the volume of songs and other media, alerts, and sound effects. You can also use Siri to turn the volume up or down.

Ask Siri. Say something like: “Turn up the volume” or “Turn down the volume.” Learn how to ask Siri.

You can use Control Center to silence audio alerts and notifications.

WARNING: For important information about avoiding hearing loss, see Important safety information for iPad.

The upper portion of the back of iPad with a callout pointing to the Volume buttons.

Do Not Disturb doesn’t mute the audio from music, podcasts, movies, and TV shows.

Lock the ringer and alert volumes

Go to Settings > Sounds, then turn off Change with Buttons.

Note: To limit the maximum headset volume, go to Settings > Music > Volume Limit, then use the slider to set the maximum volume.

Adjust the volume in Control Center

When iPad is locked or when you’re using an app, you can adjust the volume in Control Center.

Open Control Center, then drag .

Limit the headphone volume

You can limit the maximum headphone volume for music and videos to protect your hearing.

Go to Settings > Sounds > Reduce Loud Sounds.
Turn on Reduce Loud Sounds, then drag the slider to choose the maximum decibel level for headphone audio.

Note: If you have Screen Time turned on in Settings, you can prevent changes to the maximum headphone volume. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Reduce Loud Sounds, then select Don’t Allow.

Mute the sound

Press and hold the Volume Down button.

Temporarily silence calls, alerts, and notifications

Open Control Center, then tap . (See Set Do Not Disturb on iPad.)

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iPad User Guide