There are a few reasons why your AirPods mic might not be working well. Here are some of the most common causes:
- Dirt or debris: If your AirPods are dirty, the microphone may be blocked and make your voice sound muffled.
- Damaged microphone: If the microphone in one or both of your AirPods is damaged, it may not be able to pick up your voice as well as before.
- Wrong size ear tips: If you are using the wrong size ear tips, it can create a poor seal and make your voice sound muffled. This is because the ear tips need to create a tight seal in your ear canal to help block out background noise and allow the microphone to pick up your voice more clearly.
- Software glitch: In rare cases, a software glitch can cause your AirPods mic to not work properly.
If your AirPods mic is not working well, there are a few things you can do to try to fix the problem:
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Clean your AirPods. This will remove any dirt or debris that may be blocking the microphone. To clean your AirPods, follow these steps:
- Remove the ear tips from your AirPods.
- Rinse the ear tips under warm water.
- Dry the ear tips with a soft, dry cloth.
- Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to clean the microphone grills.
- Do not use any harsh chemicals or abrasive materials.
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Reset your AirPods. This will clear any software glitches that may be causing the problem. To reset your AirPods, follow these steps:
- Put your AirPods in the charging case.
- Close the lid of the charging case.
- Press and hold the button on the back of the charging case for about 15 seconds, until the light flashes amber.
- Release the button.
- Open the lid of the charging case and your AirPods will be reset.
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Replace the ear tips. If you are using the wrong size ear tips, try using a different size. You can get ear tips from Apple or from a third-party retailer.
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Check for software updates. Apple regularly releases firmware updates for AirPods that can improve performance and fix bugs. To check for software updates, follow these steps:
- Make sure your AirPods are connected to your iPhone or iPad.
- Go to Settings > Bluetooth > [Your AirPods] > General > Firmware Version.
- If there is an update available, it will be listed under Firmware Version.
- Tap on Download and Install to update your AirPods firmware.
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Contact Apple Support. If you have tried all of the above steps and your AirPods mic is still not working well, you can contact Apple Support for further assistance.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind when trying to fix the microphone of your AirPods:
- The microphone quality may be intermittent or constant.
- It may sound worse in one ear than the other.
- The noise may be caused by a software glitch, a hardware problem, or dirt or debris.
- If you have recently washed your AirPods, the microphone quality may be affected by water damage.
- If you have recently changed the ear tips, the microphone quality may be affected by a poor seal between the AirPods and your ears.
By following these tips, you can help fix the microphone of your AirPods and get it back to working properly.
