How to make AirPods louder If your AirPods are a bit quieter than you'd like, here are a few ways to pump up the volume. | 11 May 21 AirPods are a great way to enjoy music, podcasts, audiobooks and even phone calls while remaining hands-free and avoiding getting tangled up in wires. With no cable, though, it means there are fewer places to put buttons, which can be confusing if you want to increase the volume coming out of the Apple earphones. You may also be restricted to a maximum volume which is designed to protect your hearing, but instead just mars your ability to listen to your media of choice.