You can pair multiple Bluetooth devices to your iPhone or iPad and easily switch between them from the Control Center. We'll go over where in the Control Center you can switch which Bluetooth device is currently playing your sound. This is handy if you need to switch from a speaker to headphones and in other similar instances. I'll show you the quickest way to change the audio output on iPhone from the Control Center.

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Learn the quickest way to switch between Bluetooth devices.
Use the Control Center to switch your iPhone from one Bluetooth device, like a speaker, to another, like AirPods.

How to Change Audio Output on iPhone

System Requirements

This tip was performed on an iPhone 15 Pro running iOS 26.2. Find out how to update to the latest version of iOS.

If you're looking to adjust the audio output settings on your iPhone (or iPad), we're assuming you already have multiple devices paired. Make sure that all devices are turned on and that Bluetooth is turned on in your iPhone settings. If you like learning about using Apple devices, be sure to sign up for our free Tip of the Day! Now, let's go over how to switch between Bluetooth devices on your iPhone:

Note

The Control Center in the screenshots below has been customized and rearranged. Your Control Center will likely look a bit different, but the available controls should still be the same.

Swipe down from the top right of your iPhone screen.
Tap the lower right of the connectivity control (the one with icons for Wi-Fi, Cellular, and Airplane).
Tap the Bluetooth button.
Tap the new device you want to pair your iPhone with.

After a few seconds, your sound should transfer from the previous Bluetooth device to the one you just selected. And that's how to change from headphones to other devices on iPhone. Using the Control Center makes it quick and easy.