How to Set Up Voice Isolation Mode During Calls on iPhone

Can you hear me now? This is a common question we find ourselves asking when we take important calls in crowded public spaces or noisy environments. Thankfully, this can be a thing of the past. An iPhone offers an extremely useful Voice Isolation feature that blocks distracting noises and improves the sound quality of your calls. No matter if you’re on an important work call or talking to your friend, you won’t be annoyed by cars honking or construction outside your home. Trust me, Voice Isolation is a game-changer when you wish to attend a call in overcrowded public transport or a busy restaurant. Now that you know how useful this feature is, let’s see how to use Voice Isolation in iOS 18 on iPhone.

Voice Isolation Supported iPhones and iPads

With iOS 15, Apple first added Voice Isolation to FaceTime audio/video calls and some third-party apps. On iOS 16.4 or later, you can use Voice Isolation in regular phone calls. It’s worth knowing that the latest iOS 18 brings Voice Isolation to AirPods so you can make clearer calls even in loud or windy environments. Apple also brings a new Automatic Mic mode in iOS 18 that automatically uses the best Mic mode for your call type. For instance, it switches to Voice Isolation to block ambient noises when you make calls using the receiver and uses the Standard Mic mode when you make calls using speakerphone.

Here’s a list of devices that support Voice Isolation:

• iPhone XR, XS, XS Max
• iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone SE 2 and iPhone SE 3
• iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
• iPad (8th gen and later)
• iPad mini (5th gen and later)
• iPad Air (3rd gen and later)
• iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
• All 11-inch iPad Pro models
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd gen and later)

Turn On Voice Isolation on iPhone in iOS 18

It’s pretty easy and quick to turn on Voice Isolation during regular phone calls, FaceTime calls, and video calls. Remember, Voice Isolation isn’t available in the Settings app. Rather, you have to enable it during an active call. Here’s all you need to do:

• While you’re on a call, swipe down from the top-right corner to reveal the Control Center.
• Tap on [App] Controls from the top.
• Under Audio & Video, select Voice Isolation. It will instantly block the ambient noise and prioritize your voice so the other person can hear you clearly even when you’re in a loud environment.

• If you want your iPhone to seamlessly adapt to your call type, you can also try the new Automatic Mic mode. It will switch between different microphone settings based on your call type and environment, so you get an optical audio quality.

It’s worth knowing that your chosen microphone setting applies only to the current app you’re using to make the call. Also, the current mode will remain on all your future calls until you change it again.

I’ve often used Voice Isolation on my iPhone, and it works simply amazing. It immediately makes me sound more clear at the other end. So, I can take up work and family calls, without having to wait and call them back when I reach my home.

That’s how you can use Voice Isolation in iOS 18. So, next time you get an important call while sitting in a cafe or traveling back home on a crowded train, make sure to turn on Voice Isolation on your iPhone to professional call quality in any environment.