Why Do AirPods Sound Echoey?
A lot of users love their AirPod or AirPods pro. They use them in their everyday lives. However, there are some users who experience echo sounds while they are listening to their favorite music or podcast. If you are one of those who experience this, do not worry as through this article, we shall provide you useful information about this issue.
One of the reasons as to why you are encountering and experiencing echo sounds on your AirPods is that your AirPods could be dirty or it could be damaged. It could also be that your connection is poor.
It could also be that you have your iPhone set to Live Listen setting turned on. It could also be that your microphone grill is dirty or that you have a poor connection on your device.
Why Do My AirPods Sound Echoey?
Here are several reasons, causes and how to solve the mentioned issue:
Problem with the Device You Are Using
If you are experiencing echo on your AirPods, it could be possible that your device which the AirPods is connected to has the problem. Hence, to identify this, try to connect your AirPods to a different device and check if the problem is still there.
If the problem still persist, then it could mean that your AirPods has a problem. If not, it could mean that the problem could be with your device.
Dirty AirPods
This means that your AirPods speaker grill is dirty. To solve this, we recommend that you try to use a cotton swab and clean the speaker grill. You could also suck on the speak grill to dislodge the dirt.
Poor Connection
To solve this issue, follow the steps below:
Reset and Reconnect your AirPods
- Forget the AirPods on the device or phone that you are using
- Ensure that your AirPods are inside its case
- Press the button until the light flashes orange and then white
- Wait for about 30 seconds
- Open the lid
- Hold the button on the case
- Reconnect your AirPods to your device
Needs Updating
It could also be that your AirPods needs to be updated. To do this, ensure that the AirPods are inside the case while the case is charging. Put a connected Apple device near to the case.
Problem with the Mic
- Aller dans les paramètres
- Select Bluetooth
- Click i near your AirPods
- Select microphone
- Change the option from Always left or Always right
Switch Mic to Internal Mic
If you hear echo when you are doing FaceTime, this could be that your AirPod’s mic is enabled on FaceTime which could lead to worse sound quality. For you to be able to fix this, you will have to switch the internal mic on your device – iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Water Damage
Another reason could be that your AirPods got wet recently.
Broken
It could be that your AirPods are actually broken. If this is the case, we highly recommend that you go to an Apple Store to fix or replace your AirPods.
How to Fix My AirPods Sounding Echoey?
- If problem persist, check your AirPods with a different device
- Clean AirPods
- Reconnect your AirPods to your device
- Check the features of your device if it is in a Live Listen mode.
Why Does My AirPods Mic Echo?
A Feature On Your Device
It could be that your device is on a setting which makes your AirPods play music with an echo. Try to connect another type of headphones to your device to check this.
Connection Problem
It could also be that your connection is slow and weak which could lead to having a connection problem between your device and your AirPod.
AirPods are Broken
Go to your Apple Store to double check on how to solve this or maybe your AirPods could be replaced.
Dirty AirPods
- Get Blu-Track
- Firmly press it into your microphone grill several times
You Need a Software Update
Ensure that your device and AirPods are updated to its latest version.
How Do I Stop My AirPods Mic Sounding Echoey?
- Try to connect your AirPods to a Different Device
- Turn off live listen
- Reconnect Your Device
- Have your AirPods checked at Apple Store
Typo = Blu-Tack not Blu-Track.
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