I thought this was people trolling the support forums at Apple, but it actually worked for me! Over the past week my left AirPod started getting quieter and quieter. I spent some time cleaning it,...
I thought this was people trolling the support forums at Apple, but it actually worked for me! Over the past week my left AirPod started getting quieter and quieter. I spent some time cleaning it, and it seemed like it got a little better for a day or two, and then this morning it was almost completely silent. I double-checked to make sure that the balance hadn't been set more towards the right ear. (Apparently there was a bug in iOS that used to cause this to happen randomly.) It wasn't. So I went to the above link to see if there were other things to try to fix it before I bought a new pair. The solution: suck on the AirPod until you can feel air moving through it. I tried it, and it really worked! I was very surprised. So if one of yours seems like it's dying, give this a try before getting a new pair.
MacOS too. You just don’t usually notice it as much since you’re unlikely to be switching audio outputs all the time. Although, for me, it rarely shifts the balance all the way to one side, it’s...
Apparently there was a bug in iOS that used to cause this to happen randomly
MacOS too. You just don’t usually notice it as much since you’re unlikely to be switching audio outputs all the time. Although, for me, it rarely shifts the balance all the way to one side, it’s usually like 70/30.
Hearing aids come with wax traps that you replace, and cleaning wires if you have a tube behind the ear. It's interesting that earbud makers haven't caught on. Also, there's a genetic thing that...
Hearing aids come with wax traps that you replace, and cleaning wires if you have a tube behind the ear.
It's interesting that earbud makers haven't caught on.
Also, there's a genetic thing that causes some people to have dry crumbly ear wax and other people to have wet sticky ear wax. So if it hasn't been a problem for you it probably won't be in future.
I feel you. I haven't used earbuds in a decade because I got tired of cleaning them every 10 minutes. And because they continuously fall out of my ears, not sure if the two are related.
I feel you. I haven't used earbuds in a decade because I got tired of cleaning them every 10 minutes. And because they continuously fall out of my ears, not sure if the two are related.
This one is interesting. When I had wired headphones, that used to always happen to me. With my AirPods, it doesn't. I'm guessing it's because I used to constantly bump the cord. I find that even...
they continuously fall out of my ears, not sure if the two are related.
This one is interesting. When I had wired headphones, that used to always happen to me. With my AirPods, it doesn't. I'm guessing it's because I used to constantly bump the cord. I find that even when sweaty at the gym AirPods stay in surprisingly well. YMMV.
I've been doing this for a while. A couple thoughts: I shouldn't have to be doing this It works, but sometimes needs a second try Blowing in canned air helped in a particularily annoying case...
I've been doing this for a while. A couple thoughts:
I shouldn't have to be doing this
It works, but sometimes needs a second try
Blowing in canned air helped in a particularily annoying case where I couldn't get it out via sucking
It feels less disgusting than it sounds, but I don't want to do it and especially not in public
Apple doesn't provide any tricks themselves on how to clean them
I had a pair of Anker Soundplug Sport earbuds a few years ago where something similar helped. I found there was some buildup on the mesh that protects the diaphragam, and tried to clean it. I...
I had a pair of Anker Soundplug Sport earbuds a few years ago where something similar helped. I found there was some buildup on the mesh that protects the diaphragam, and tried to clean it. I removed it by accident, but the sound came back, so I said "good enough." I was in the middle of an RMA when I noticed and fixed it, and wound up sending the replacement back.
For all sorts of stuff, I check if the issue isn't physical. Phone charger loose? Check for lint, and gently remove, preferably with a non-metal object. A friend who used to work at Radio Shack suggested that after he fixed a woman's phone.
Oh yeah, the charger port on my last phone started acting wonky, and I was able to clean it out with a toothpick and fix it. I ended up using it for another year before upgrading!
Oh yeah, the charger port on my last phone started acting wonky, and I was able to clean it out with a toothpick and fix it. I ended up using it for another year before upgrading!
I thought this was people trolling the support forums at Apple, but it actually worked for me! Over the past week my left AirPod started getting quieter and quieter. I spent some time cleaning it, and it seemed like it got a little better for a day or two, and then this morning it was almost completely silent. I double-checked to make sure that the balance hadn't been set more towards the right ear. (Apparently there was a bug in iOS that used to cause this to happen randomly.) It wasn't. So I went to the above link to see if there were other things to try to fix it before I bought a new pair. The solution: suck on the AirPod until you can feel air moving through it. I tried it, and it really worked! I was very surprised. So if one of yours seems like it's dying, give this a try before getting a new pair.
MacOS too. You just don’t usually notice it as much since you’re unlikely to be switching audio outputs all the time. Although, for me, it rarely shifts the balance all the way to one side, it’s usually like 70/30.
Hearing aids come with wax traps that you replace, and cleaning wires if you have a tube behind the ear.
It's interesting that earbud makers haven't caught on.
Also, there's a genetic thing that causes some people to have dry crumbly ear wax and other people to have wet sticky ear wax. So if it hasn't been a problem for you it probably won't be in future.
I feel you. I haven't used earbuds in a decade because I got tired of cleaning them every 10 minutes. And because they continuously fall out of my ears, not sure if the two are related.
This one is interesting. When I had wired headphones, that used to always happen to me. With my AirPods, it doesn't. I'm guessing it's because I used to constantly bump the cord. I find that even when sweaty at the gym AirPods stay in surprisingly well. YMMV.
A 2006 study found that the dry type was common only in those of East-Asian descent. They even traced it to a specific gene.
That's an interesting thought! Maybe I'll file a feedback request and suggest they start including something like that. Thanks!
I've been doing this for a while. A couple thoughts:
I had a pair of Anker Soundplug Sport earbuds a few years ago where something similar helped. I found there was some buildup on the mesh that protects the diaphragam, and tried to clean it. I removed it by accident, but the sound came back, so I said "good enough." I was in the middle of an RMA when I noticed and fixed it, and wound up sending the replacement back.
For all sorts of stuff, I check if the issue isn't physical. Phone charger loose? Check for lint, and gently remove, preferably with a non-metal object. A friend who used to work at Radio Shack suggested that after he fixed a woman's phone.
Stuff blocks up often.
Oh yeah, the charger port on my last phone started acting wonky, and I was able to clean it out with a toothpick and fix it. I ended up using it for another year before upgrading!