Do you need iOS 18 to use AP4?

[doboy]

I’m still running 17.7.1 so was wondering before I take the plunge on the BF sale. Thanks!

 

[someoneoutthere]

AirPods 4 - Technical Specifications

View all technical specifications for AirPods 4.

www.apple.com

• AirPods can be used as wireless Bluetooth headphones with Apple devices using earlier software and with non‑Apple devices, but functionality may be limited.
  
  Taking a peak at the footprint... Looks like Voice Isolation, Adaptive Audio and Live Listen features may be limited/unavailable with "older" versions of iOS.
  Find My functionality requires iOS 18.
  

 

[doboy]

AirPods 4 - Technical Specifications

View all technical specifications for AirPods 4.

www.apple.com

• AirPods can be used as wireless Bluetooth headphones with Apple devices using earlier software and with non‑Apple devices, but functionality may be limited.
  
  Taking a peak at the footprint... Looks like Voice Isolation, Adaptive Audio and Live Listen features may be limited/unavailable with "older" versions of iOS.
  Find My functionality requires iOS 18.

Thanks for the information!