Here's how to change the double tap functionality from Siri to play/pause:
Make and answer calls with AirPods (1st or 2nd generation)
See Change settings for AirPods. Answer or end a call: Double-tap either of your AirPods. Note: If you set Up Siri, you can also answer or decline a call using your voice. Answer a second phone call: (iPhone) To put the first call on hold and answer the new one, double-tap either of your AirPods.
Answer a second call
There isn't an option to change whether the side button ends a call on an iPhone, but it typically isn't a problem. In truth, there's no need to put the display to sleep or lock the iPhone after answering a call.
Disable Automatic Ear Detection
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Make and answer calls with AirPods (1st generation) Answer or end a call: Double-tap either of your AirPods. Answer a second phone call: (iPhone) To put the first call on hold and answer the new one, double-tap either of your AirPods. To switch between calls, double-tap either of your AirPods.
When a call comes in, Siri can announce it. Double-tap to answer. Later, you can double-tap to hang up or switch to another call. If double-tapping to use Siri doesn't work, go to Settings > Siri and make sure that Access When Locked is on.
To switch between calls, press the Force Sensor. To end the current call and switch to the one on hold, press the Force Sensor twice.
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