How to Limit the Volume on an iPad or iPhone

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Last Updated: September 25, 2022

This wikiHow teaches you how to set a volume maximum and volume restriction for the Music App, which will limit the volume levels you can use when headphones or other accessories are plugged into the headphone jack.

Part 1

Part 1 of 2:

Setting the Volume Limit

1
Open your device's Settings. It's the icon with the grey cogs that is usually found on one of your home screens.
2
Scroll down and tap Music. This option is about halfway down the page grouped with other media apps.

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3
Scroll down and tap Volume Limit. This is under the Playback header.
4
Drag the slider button left or right to increase/decrease the volume limit. The limit you set here determines the maximum volume at which you can listen to music or other audio when using headphones.

Part 2

Part 2 of 2:

Setting up the Volume Restriction

1
Open your device's Settings. It's the icon with the grey cogs that found on one of your home screens.
2
Tap General. This is bout half down down the page without scrolling.
3
Scroll down and tap Restrictions.
4
Tap Enable Restrictions. You will be prompted to enter your passcode.
- If you do not already have one you may be prompted to create one.
5
Scroll down and tap Volume Limit. This is under the Allow Changes header.
6
Tap Don't Allow Changes. Doing this will require others using your device to enter your passcode before being able to make changes to the headphone volume limit.

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Community Q&A

Question

How do I use my headphones on my iPad?

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Top Answerer

Plug the headphones into the 3.5 mm jack on the side. They will start working immediately.