How to improve iPhone call quality using sound isolation

❘ published: 2023-04-10 T12:24:34

❘ updated: 2023-04-10 T12:24:41

Sound Isolation is a brand new feature on iPhone that helps improve call quality. Here’s how to activate it to improve phone calls on your iPhone.

Background noise can be one of the most annoying and frustrating things to deal with during calls. Hence, smartphone makers are trying to find ways to reduce the background sound to offer a better experience while on these important calls.

Apple recently released the latest iOS 16.4, which comes with several updates, including new Emojis and more. The most exciting feature that Apple has brought to calls is a new feature called Sound Isolation.

For those unaware, Sound Isolation has actually been available on FaceTime for over a year and has worked very well. It creates a calmer environment, even if you are in a crowded place.

So, now you don’t have to look for a quieter place if you are on a busy street, watching your favorite game in a stadium and need to answer a call on your iPhone.

How do I turn on sound isolation on my iPhone?

First, make sure that you have iOS 16.4 installed on your iPhone and then follow the steps below:

• Get on a call by starting one or picking up an incoming call.
• During a call, swipe down from the top left of the screen to access Control Center.
• The position of the microphone will be located on the top right. Click on it.
• Tap on the second of the three available options – Standard, Sound Isolation, and Broad Spectrum.
• Sound isolation will now be activated on your call. All background noise except your voice will be muted.

Does my iPhone support sound isolation?

All iPhones released after 2017 will be able to use Sound Isolation. As mentioned above, the feature is available with iOS 16.4, and any iPhone running that operating system can use it.

However, only some iPhones can get the new OS, and many old iPhones will lose this feature.

Here is a list of eligible phones for iOS 16.4: