> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.techloy.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # How to Check the Decibels of Audio on an iPhone - URL: https://www.techloy.com/how-to-check-the-decibels-of-audio-on-an-iphone/ - Published: 2025-04-07T17:40:46.000Z - Updated: 2025-04-07T17:40:46.000Z - Description: Measuring the Decibels of Audio on iPhone is extremly important as it can help prevent future hearing loss - Author: Ogbonda Chivumnovu - Tags: / Tech Guide, Apple iPhone We all love to enjoy our music, podcasts, or videos with the perfect sound, whether it's through wired or wireless headphones. But did you know that listening to loud music for long periods can actually damage your hearing? The good news is, your [iPhone](https://www.techloy.com/tag/apple-iphone/) is here to help you keep your ears safe. It comes with a built-in hearing tool that allows you to measure the decibel levels of the audio you're listening to through your headphones. This feature helps you stay aware of the sound intensity, ensuring you're not pushing your ears to dangerous levels without realizing it. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to enable and access this tool, so you can enjoy your tunes while protecting your hearing at the same time. ## How to Measure the Decibels of Audio on an iPhone ### Step 1: Swipe from the top-right corner on your device to open control center ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/04/IMG_7724-2-1-1.PNG) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/04/IMG_7733.PNG) ### Step 2: Long press any part of the screen except for the icons and the *text Add a Control* will appear at the bottom of the screen, click on it ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/04/IMG_7734-1.PNG) ### Step 3: In the controls settings, scroll down to the *Hearing Accessibility* section and select *Hearing* to add it to your control center ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/04/IMG_7735-1.PNG) ### Step 4: Open the *Settings* on your device ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/04/IMG_7724-3-1.PNG) ### Step 5: Once you open the *Settings,* scroll down to *Privacy & Security* and click on it ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/04/IMG_7736-1.PNG) ### Step 6: Then click on *Health* in *Privacy & Security* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/04/IMG_7737-1.PNG) ### Step 7: Select ***Headphone Audio Levels*** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/04/IMG_7738-1.PNG) 💡 These steps are for iPhones running iOS 18.1, for newer updates it might be different. ### Step 8: Switch on the toggle for ***Include Other Headphones*** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/04/IMG_7739-1.PNG) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/04/IMG_7740-1.PNG) ### Step 9: Open up control center again by swiping from the right-hand corner on your screen ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/04/image-44.png) ### Step 10: The *Hearing control* shows the current sound level coming through your headphones. Just tap on it to expand and see the noise level measured in decibels ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/04/IMG_7745-1.PNG) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/04/IMG_7741-1-1.PNG) 💡 If the volume is below 80 dB, the decibel level will appear in green—indicating it's safe for your ears. But if the sound goes above 80 dB, you'll see an orange warning with an exclamation mark, signaling that it's too loud and you should turn it down to protect your hearing. ## Conclusion If you want to measure how loud your headphone volume is, your iPhone makes it super easy to stay aware and protect your ears. A few taps can go a long way in keeping your hearing safe—so go ahead and give it a try! [HOW TO: Measure elevation on an iPhoneMight just come in handy one day.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/icon/techloy-avatar-1-1317.png)TechloyOluwaseun Bamisile![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1435163570436-d7c1dee361c4-1)](https://www.techloy.com/how-to-measure-elevation-on-iphone/)