AirPods Pro 3 on iPhone: what works and what doesn't
AirPods Pro 3 are fully featured on iPhone, including hearing tools, heart rate and Find My. Live Translation needs an iPhone 15 Pro or newer.
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| Feature | On iPhone | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Listen to music and take calls | Works | Full support. |
| Siri | Works | Hands-free or press-and-hold. |
| One-tap setup pop-up | Works | Card appears when you open the case. |
| Play/pause/skip with stem press | Works | Customizable. |
| Change settings (press-and-hold action, EQ, ear detection) | Works | In iPhone Settings. |
| Automatic ear detection (auto-pause) | Works | |
| Automatic switching between devices | Works | Across devices on the same Apple Account. |
| Spatial Audio with head tracking | Works | |
| Firmware updates | Works | Automatic while charging near your iPhone. |
| Find My | Works | |
| Noise cancellation / Transparency | Works | |
| Live Translation | Partial | Needs an Apple Intelligence iPhone (iPhone 15 Pro or newer). |
| Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, Hearing Protection | Works | Set up on iPhone or iPad. |
| Heart rate sensor | Works | Readings go to Apple's Fitness app. |
Note: Engadget (citing SoundGuys) found AirPods Pro 2 noise cancellation about the same on Android; Pro 3 not separately confirmed, so marked unverified.
Same earbuds on other phones: on Pixel · on Galaxy · on Other Android
Official page: https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/ · Checked 2026-10-28 · "iPhone" = iPhone
Official page: https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/ · Checked 2026-10-28 · "iPhone" = iPhone
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