If your iPad isn’t giving you the audio volume you want, you could always hook it up to an external speaker.

Before you do that, however, you can always make your iPad louder by adjusting the volume settings.

You may be surprised to find that your iPad can produce more volume than you think, with the right settings.

Here are a few ways to make your iPad louder.

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How to make an iPad louder by adjusting the volume limit

You can adjust the volume of a song or video by using the buttons on the side of the iPad, or by moving the audio bar on your screen. If you've maxed out these options and you want it louder, check your Volume Limit setting.

1. Go to Settings and either search for Volume Limit or navigate to "Music" and then tap "Volume Limit."

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Foto: Volume Limit puts a cap on how loud your iPad can be.sourceLaura McCamy/Business Insider

2. If your volume isn't at the maximum setting, use your finger to move the button all the way to the right. This will turn the Volume Limit off.

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Foto: Slide the button all the way to the right to maximize the iPad's volume level.sourceLaura McCamy/Business Insider

3. With your Volume Limit off, test the iPad volume again.

How to make an iPad louder by changing an EQ setting

If raising the Volume Limit doesn't give you enough volume, try adjusting one more setting.

1. Tap into Settings.

2. Scroll down to the Music menu and tap EQ.

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Foto: Changing the EQ settings is another way to increase the iPad's volume.sourceLaura McCamy/Business Insider

3. Tap to select Late Night. This should make your iPad louder than its typical volume.

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Foto: Selecting "Late Night" will boost your iPad's volume.sourceLaura McCamy/Business Insider

Test your volume again. If it's still not loud enough for you, it's time to invest in an external speaker.

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