It is “when speaking” not “when I am talking”. The meaning of the 3 choices are: Off – quite obvious, audio ducking is off and volume of other media or calls is never lowered. Always – audio ducking is always on which means any media like music or audio books or any calls are always lowered by the percentage you set no matter if Voiceover is speaking or not. I m not sure why such a setting is really useful When speaking – this means if you listen to music, an audio book or receive a call, it is always at regular volume unless you do something on the phone which causes Voiceover to speak. As soon as that happens, e.g. you touch the screen to maybe check a notification, then if music or an audio book is playing, the volume of that is lowered so it’s easier to hear Voiceover and as Richard already said, you can adjust the amount by which the other audio is reduced in the ducking amount. I have mine set to 80%, but everybody has to play around with that and decide for themselves how they like it. Obviously, the lower the percentage you select, the less the other autio is reduced and if you set it to 100% (it may only go to 98% , can’t remember), then you basically don’t hear the other audio at all any more when you use the phone and Voiceover is speaking.
Janet’s issue seems to be quite isolated, she said she knows another person with a 14 Pro who has the same problem, but it’s certainly not something I have seen come up on the list and where 20 people agree that they also have this issue. I agree that maybe a complete reset of the iPhone and setting up as a new device is the way to go, it’s quite a bit of work depending on how many apps you have and if you have a lot of apps for home automation and such which often you have to then set up new. If you don’t, then it’s not such a big deal. From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of janet gross Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2025 3:02 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Volume On An iPhone 16 Pro Question Please. Richard, The only options I get from the Audio Ducking is when I am talking, never, and off. I selected the off option. I read the news last night when I went to bed, and I didn’t have the problem with the sound volume going higher or lower, it sounded great! So far, I think by changing the Audio Ducking, could have very well corrected the sound volume. What a relief that was, but I want to stress it is fine now, so far. I will do some more listening later to be for sure. Kindly, Janet. From: 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:49 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: Volume On An iPhone 16 Pro Question Please. audio ducking has nothing to do with when you are talking, it is about when VoiceOver is speaking. There are three settings for audio ducking. And, there is an item called Ducking amount that is also something you can put in the rotor. The higher the ducking amount, the more it will reduce the audio of music, audio books, etc. So if audio ducking is set to always on, the volume will fluctuate based on the ducking amount. The same if it is set to while speaking, which is VoiceOver speaking... If audio ducking is off, then the volume between VoiceOver and whatever you are listening to will not change. Richard, USA "While striving for perfection, let us do what is possible." -- John Wesley My web site: https://www.turner42.com<https://www.turner42.com/> (sent from my iPhone 16 pro) c On Jun 28, 2025, at 8:29 PM, janet gross <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Donna, I forgot to tell you when I seen the Audio Ducking, it was set to when I am talking, but I changed it to never. I’ll let everyone know tomorrow if this helped or not. Thank you. Kindly, Janet. From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf Of Donna Casteen Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:18 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Cc: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: Volume On An iPhone 16 Pro Question Please. Janet, if audio ducking isn't in the rotor it can be added by going to accessibility, voiceover, rotor options & selecting Audio Ducking. Apple should know about this because the problem was reported several months ago. It doesn't sound promising that the audio ducking bug will be squashed with the upcoming release of the big IOS release later this year, being Apple has labeled the problem as normal behavior. Donna janet gross <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Hello Donna, Can you please tell me where can I find this Audio Ducking? I will certainly give it a try. Thank you. Kindly, Janet. From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf Of Donna Casteen Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2025 9:46 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Cc: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: Volume On An iPhone 16 Pro Question Please. Janet, Turn Audio Ducking to Always off. This will solve the volume problem. The audioducking bug has been around for at least 2 IOS 18 updates. Donna janet gross Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2025 12:36 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: Volume On An iPhone 16 Pro Question Please. Hello Richard, I have the volume set to 100 percent, and the change with buttons set to off. I figure if I have the volume set to 100 percent I can always change that with the buttons, depending on where I am, for an example, when I am outside, I need the volume louder so I can hear what the phone is saying, but when I’m home or in the doctor’s office I don’t need it that loud, so I can use the volume down or up buttons. But, I am thinking this issue with the volume I am currently having shouldn’t have anything to do with the volume automatically getting louder and then automatically getting lower. This is driving me nuts though! Kindly, Janet. From: 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2025 2:24 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: Volume On An iPhone 16 Pro Question Please. What sound level do yd you have your sounds set to under settings, Sounds & Haptics? Do you have change with buttons off? I always keep change with buttons off so changing the volume with the buttons doesn't effect the ringer and alerts volume. Have you adjusted the volume while Siri is speaking? Sometimes, I notice after using Siri the overall volume seems louder. Ask Siri something like what is the forecast for the next 7 days and while it is answering, adjust the volume to where you want it. That usually keeps it fairly constant. Richard, USA “Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain.” — Vivian Greene My web site: https:/www.turner42.com/ From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf Of janet gross Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2025 12:16 PM To: VIPhone <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Subject: Volume On An iPhone 16 Pro Question Please. Hello Everyone, Since I bought my phone 16 Pro in December of 2024, I’ve had this strange issue with the volume that is driving me nuts. When I am reading the Apple News or any other news app I have on my phone, or even if I am in one of my Apple Music Play List, but no matter which app I am reading this exact same issue comes up. The problem is the volume gets louder and louder, and keeps getting louder, and then I have to turn the volume down as I don’t need it or like it that loud, Then the volume will go lower and lower until I can’t barely hear anything I am reading on my phone. 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