There’s a feature that came to the iPad recently that few people know about, and it’s really subtle. Apple released it alongside the sixth-generation iPad mini, and for some reason it’s been a small Apple model thing for a while. But after the arrival of iPadOS 15.4, the feature reached more iPad models.

this function gives volume buttons an intelligence they’ve never had before. Historically, the iPad’s volume buttons are on the right, and when the iPad is in portrait position, the bottom is for volume down and the top is for volume up.

However, the iPad is a device that can be used in many positions, so it can be used by rotating, so the volume down button is on the top and the volume up button is on the bottom. Something that can be confusing sometimes. But now there is a new control that allows Change what the buttons do based on how the iPad is positioned.

Buttons change depending on iPad’s location

If you enable this feature, the volume up and volume down buttons remain in a fixed position. If you turn it off, the buttons change places dynamically based on the iPad’s orientation.

How to enable this function of smart volume buttons on iPad

Although it is not known exactly which iPad model implements these options, iPad mini supported with latest generation iPad Pro and iPad Air. The only requirement is to have iPadOS 15.4 installed on your iPad.

1. open app Settings on your iPad
2. Enter section in left sidebar sounds.
3. At the bottom, close Fixed position volume controls.

Here you can change this function of iPad buttons.

If this option remains active, the buttons will be fixed and will continue to function even if the iPad is turned upside down. If you disable this feature, the functions of the buttons change according to the orientation of the iPad.

This is just one of the new features available on iPad recently, like hot corner customization. very interesting options We are waiting for iPadOS 16, which can bring us a revolution in the traditional interface of the iPad when we connect a keyboard or trackpad.