Overview

• Android Authority, via Mishaal Rahman’s findings, spotted a concealed Hearing Wellness page under Settings > Sound & Vibration in Pixel system code.
• The page shows two options—Sound Exposure Notifications and Hearing Health—suggesting users could choose whether the phone automatically lowers loud headphone audio.
• Google’s existing implementation remains in effect, with alerts enabled by default on Pixel devices and volume reduction triggered if users dismiss the warning.
• Google’s support documentation sets the thresholds at 100 dB over five minutes or 105 dB per minute, reflecting IEC 62368-1 guidance used in the US, EU, and Canada.
• Disabling these protections is restricted in some regions due to regulatory rules, and reports note ongoing user pushback, with no rollout timetable announced for the new menu.