iPhone Headset Controls

The headset that came with your iPhone 4 isn’t just for listening or changing the volume, it’s got a very simple set of controls but works intuitively with iPhone operations. Since there are still a lot who may not know the purpose of the middle button (the depressed gray area in between the + and – symbols (of the volume), I’ve decided to post this.

Here’s a quick reference for the headset controls:

 

A. Music Controls

Play / Pause	Press the middle-button (depress gray area) once. While on standby, pressing this will start to play a song. While playing a song, this will pause the current song.
Next Song	Press the middle button twice.
Previous Song	Press the middle button thrice.

B. Calls

Answer Call	Press the middle-button (depress gray area) once. When there is an incoming call, press once to answer. During a call, press to drop the call.
Decline Call	Press the middle button twice. When there is an incoming call, press twice to decline. Wait for two beeps to confirm.
Forward to Voice Mail	Press the middle button thrice. When there is an incoming call, press thrice to forward.

C. Voice Control 

Activate Voice Control

Press and hold the middle button. A beep will sound, then say the command at the mic. (don’t forget to relase the button. hehe)

 

The above would probably work with the 3G or 3GS as well. So there you have it, another proof that controls need not have a ton of buttons to be feature-rich and usable, just plain instructions would do.