[codecutter]

The issue I face is that the TV volume suddenly increases when they start playing advertisements on TV. It is probably done to attract user's attention, but it is very annoying esp. for old people.

I wished that there was some way (maybe an app on the phone) that will automatically control volume level at a set limit. The phones already have a way to measure decibals (sound meter app) and also a way to control audio receiver volume (remote control app). If we could combine these 2 in a single app, that will be great.

I can set the volume level in the app. It will monitor sound level say every 3 seconds. If it exceeds say 10%, then automatically reduce the volume. Someone, please build such an app. I will buy it or consider sponsorship/financial help. The loud commercials are driving me crazy. Thank you for listening to my request.

[HWR_14]

At least in the US it is illegal for TV (that is, real television, not streaming) to play ads louder than the regular programming (and has been in the last decade). So that app could also auto fill the FCC complaint form[1].

Meanwhile, some TVs and audio receivers have a "night mode" that limits the maximum decibels. It's designed to not wake other people in the household up, but it also serves your purpose.

[1] https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/loud-commercials-tv

[singularity2001]

yes iOS "reduce loud sounds" settings should extend from headphones to all speakers!