The new Head Gestures feature provides a completely hands-free way to interact with incoming calls and notifications. Instead of tapping your AirPods or reaching for your iPhone, you can now simply nod your head to accept a call or shake your head to decline it. This feature enhances convenience, allowing you to stay engaged in your current activity without interruption.
With the latest update, you can enable hands-free interaction for your AirPods Pro. A new Head Gestures menu is now available in your AirPods settings, allowing you to accept or decline calls and interact with announced notifications using simple head movements. Nodding up and down accepts a call, while shaking your head from side to side declines it.
For Head Gestures to function, you must have Announce Notifications enabled for Siri. This allows Siri to audibly announce the incoming call or message, which activates the gesture-detection feature. You can enable this by going to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri > Announce Notifications and toggling the main switch on.
Head Gestures for Calls transforms how you interact with your iPhone while wearing AirPods Pro, offering a new level of hands-free convenience. By leveraging simple, intuitive head movements, you can manage calls and notifications without pausing your activity. This feature is perfect for moments when your hands are full, whether you're cooking, working out, or carrying groceries.