Fixing Common Sound Issues On Your AirPods Pro: A Quick Guide

 

Despite their stellar reputation for superb sound quality and flawless Apple device interaction, AirPods Pro can occasionally have annoying sound problems. Your listening experience may be hampered by problems with connectivity, audio imbalance, or sound cutting out. Thankfully, there are easy troubleshooting procedures that may be used to cure most of these difficulties. If you're experiencing persistent sound issues with your AirPods Pro, learn more about troubleshooting and potential solutions by following this quick guide.

1. Check Your AirPods' Battery And Connection

Low batteries are often to blame when sound quality problems arise, with malfunctioning AirPods Pro becoming likely. Check your smartphone battery life and make sure your AirPods are charged by placing them into their charging case.

Sound issues may be the result of connection issues. To ensure it stays active, turn Bluetooth off and back on again on your device; your AirPods Pro may reconnect if this works; otherwise, try disconnecting and reconnecting them on your device to see if that helps. If the issue still persists, disconnecting/reconnecting will likely do the trick.

2. Clean Your AirPods Pro

Dirt and debris build-up in the speaker mesh of AirPods Pro may lead to muffled audio quality or unevenness, and regular cleaning should help preserve its sound quality. Wipe their exterior using a soft, dry cloth without lint and remove all debris with either a soft-bristle brush or cotton swab from their speaker mesh carefully.

Your AirPods contain delicate components which could be damaged if they are cleaned using liquids or sharp objects, such as liquid cleaners. Always avoid placing liquid directly onto them; instead use a soft cloth dipped in isopropyl alcohol to wipe down their exterior if there's dirt build-up on their outsides.

3. Update Your Firmware

To enhance functionality and address issues, Apple periodically changes the software in AirPods Pro. Issues with sound can occasionally be caused by outdated firmware. Make sure your AirPods Pro are linked to your iPhone before opening the "Settings" app, choosing "General," then tapping "About" to see if your AirPods require a firmware upgrade. The moment your AirPods Pro is connected and charging, any available updates ought to be installed themselves.

Resetting your AirPods Pro can be done by putting them in the charging case, shutting the lid, waiting a little while, and then connecting them to your device again if they aren't updating automatically. This may cause the update procedure to begin.

4. Adjust The Audio Settings

There are occasions when your device's audio settings cause problems rather than the AirPods Pros themselves. You can verify your iPhone's audio balance settings if you're having issues with unbalanced sound. Open "Settings," choose "Accessibility," and then "Audio/Visual." You may make sure that the audio is dispersed equally between the two AirPods by using the balance slider here.

Moreover, you may attempt turning on and off the "Transparency" and "Noise Cancellation" settings. The sound output can occasionally be reset and problems fixed by flipping between these modes.

5. Reset Your AirPods Pro

Resetting your AirPods Pro may be necessary if none of the solutions listed above work, as this will restore them to factory defaults and delete any saved settings that were saved over time. To perform a reset, insert both AirPods into their charging case, lift their lid, and press and hold down on the setup button on the rear until the amber and white status light begins flashing rapidly.

Following the on-screen directions, place your AirPods Pro near your iPhone or iPad after resetting to reconnect them to it after being reset. This method often solves persistent sound problems.

6. Contact Apple Support

If none of these fixes resolve your AirPods Pro issue, your best option may be to contact Apple Support to investigate further. They may require repairs or replacements and assistance in diagnosing the problem. This may also qualify them for free repairs/replacements under AppleCare/warranty protection.

Conclusion

Although they can be annoying, sound problems with your AirPods Pro are frequently simple to resolve. You can easily find and fix the issue and get your AirPods Pro back to working at their best by following these troubleshooting instructions. Maintaining your AirPods Pro can help ensure that you continue to experience high-quality audio. Simple maintenance tasks like cleaning and firmware updates will also assist prevent future sound difficulties. Please contact Apple Support for more help if everything else fails.