- You can make your iPhone louder with a few simple tricks, like changing the EQ setting for Apple Music.
- You can also change your Spotify volume or disable the “Reduce Loud Sounds” option in Settings.
- Placing your iPhone in a bowl or cup will help make it louder, but the best option is to connect it to a Bluetooth speaker.
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Most iPhone models are capable of fairly loud volume – perhaps not enough to enjoy music through the speakers on a noisy subway, but certainly good enough for most everyday situations.
But if you find your iPhone isn’t loud enough to suit you, here are a few ways you can try to make your iPhone speakers sound louder.
4. Position your iPhone to make it sound louder
Not all solutions are high-tech - some are common sense. Here are a couple of things that'll make your iPhone louder:
- Position it upside down. The speaker is on the bottom, so if you tend to prop it up against a computer or phone stand so you can read the screen while you work, the speaker is firing down into the table. Turn it upside down, and the speaker will fire up, sounding slightly louder.
- Put it in a bowl. If you rest your iPhone in a bowl, the curved base of the bowl will cause sound waves to bounce up, creating a better soundstage.
5. Connect your iPhone to a speaker
Still not loud enough? Consider connecting your iPhone to a Bluetooth speaker.
There are a wealth of speakers available that can increase the sound quality of your iPhone substantially, and make it louder at the same time:
- The Amazon Echo Dot costs less than $50 and includes the Amazon Alexa AI personal assistant, which gives you a wealth of additional features in addition to just playing music (but the lack of a battery means you can only use it at home).
- If you want something portable, the Anker SoundCore 2 costs around $40 and has the added advantage of being waterproof and including a 24-hour battery.
- And if you want to double down on audio quality, a speaker like the Bose SoundLink Mini II offers enhanced audio performance and a 10-hour battery for $150.