User level: Level 1 (11 points)Does anyone experience max ringtone volume with incoming calls using airpods pro 3? I found an old post that was closed without a solution. The recommend solution isnsupposedly adjusting the bar at hearing settings but that was already at 30pct so why do my calls come in at 100. My ears still hurt. This is not doable.
Posted on Sep 17, 2026 10:08 AM
User level: Level 6 (12,236 points)Sep 17, 2026 12:10 PM in response to therealjb2
That 30% setting under Headphone Accommodations isn’t the normal ringtone-volume control.
With the AirPods connected, I’d first go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics and lower Ringtone and Alerts, then test with a call from another phone. Don’t wear the AirPods during the first test if the sound has already hurt your ears.
I’d also turn on Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Headphone Safety > Reduce Loud Audio and set a comfortable limit. Apple says this limits loud headphone audio. → Adjust the volume on iPhone - Apple Support
If incoming calls still blast at full volume regardless of the Ringtone and Alerts setting, that doesn’t sound like normal behavior. I’d report that specific behavior to Apple Support rather than continuing to test it in your ears.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256359114