iPad - Adjust the volume

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.”

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

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. To prevent changes to the volume limit, go to Settings > General > Restrictions > Volume Limit.

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 .

Mute the sound

Press and hold the Volume Down button.

Temporarily silence calls, alerts, and notifications

Open Control Center, then tap .