Can AirPods explode in your ear?

A report on Weibo says an AirPods allegedly exploded on May 19 while the owner was on a call. The report hinted that Zheng Tang, 23, sustained minor injuries on his right ear when the AirPods piece he was using exploded.
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Can AirPods harm your ears?

You've been wearing them for too long

Not only is this uncomfortable but listening to your AirPods nonstop without any breaks can also damage your ear health. Overexposure to sounds for long periods can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss, especially when doing so at high volumes.
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Do fake AirPods explode?

Originally Answered: Can Apple AirPods explode in your ear? Theoretically, all wireless earbuds, including the AirPods, can explode in your ear. They do after all contain batteries and electronics. However, the chance of an AirPod actually exploding is next to impossible.
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Is it OK to sleep with AirPods in?

Sleeping with AirPods could cause hearing loss

Falling asleep with levels above that isn't recommended at all. If you want to listen at a safe volume level, set it around 50% or less. You won't be having noise issues at night, so that the lower volume will be fine for your ears.
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How long should you wear AirPods a day?

Best practices for using AirPods

Keep your headphones at 80 percent of their total decibel level or lower. Don't listen to your headphones for more than 90 minutes at a time. Use a health tracker app installed in your device to track how long you're using your earphones each day and the average volume level.
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What happens if you leave your AirPods in your ear all night?

In-ear headphones could cause discomfort and bacterial infections. Plugging hard plastic earbuds, like AirPods®, in your ear may not be terrible in the short-term, but falling asleep with them could add discomfort.
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Do Apple headphones explode?

A few years ago a woman suffered facial burns when her Beats headphones exploded on a flight from Beijing to Melbourne, and a man in Florida was shocked to find one of his Apple AirPods had blown up after he removed them while at a gym because he had seen white smoke coming out of them.
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Can ear buds explode?

Can Bluetooth headphones/earbuds explode? The earphones connected through Bluetooth have the potential to explode. The wired earphones or headphones do not have any component that has the potential to explode, but the wireless ones have lithium-ion batteries that could generate ignition if they get overheated.
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Why are my AirPods popping?

Make sure the latest software is installed on a connected iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. Check that the connected device is nearby and there's no wireless interference or obstructions between you and the device. Listen to audio from a different app to see if the app causes the issue.
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Can you go deaf from AirPods?

The Safe Way to Rock Out With Earbuds or Headphones Without Damaging Your Hearing. Headphones and earbuds can fill your ears with satisfying sounds — but they could also damage your hearing.
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How loud is too loud for AirPods?

Both can cause people to exceed the acceptable volume level of 85dB. As per World Health Organization recommendations by Apple, here's the safest sound level to listen to with headphones: No more than 5 hours each day at 80 dB. No more than 2 hours per day at 85 dB.
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Can I wear AirPods in the shower?

Don't place your AirPods under running water, such as a shower or faucet. Don't swim with or otherwise submerge your AirPods. Don't put AirPods in the washing machine or dryer. Don't wear AirPods in a sauna or steam room.
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Why are my AirPods hissing?

There is a faint hiss when using the Airpods

It sounds like just background noise. It can happen both with or without noise cancellation. The microphone port is filled with dirt. Brush the little black microphone grille with a soft toothbrush for about a minute.
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Does Apple replace headphones for Free 2021?

If you notice any of the following issues with your headphones within two years from the date of purchase—the controls are non-responsive or work intermittently; there are unexpected volume increase or decrease; or there are unexpected playing of voice feedback—Apple will replace them at no cost to you.
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Are AirPods waterproof?

Are AirPods actually waterproof? In a word, no. No version of AirPods — standard AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max — are waterproof. Charging cases and Smart Cases are not waterproof, either.
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What can happen if you fall asleep with earphones in?

Studies have shown that sleeping with your headphones in while listening to music is a health risk and could cause permanent damage. Hearing loss, skin necrosis and built up earwax are just a few of the side effects that could happen when you're plugged in.
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Why do Bluetooth earphones explode?

A cheap charger that's underpowered can damage the headphone battery; one that sends too much current could potentially make the headphones explode. 5. Don't charge in extreme temperatures. lithium-ion batteries can be sensitive to temperature extremes, and charging when it's very hot adds to the thermal stress.
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Can I sleep with wireless earphones?

Can you sleep with wireless headphones on? Yes, but it gets more comfortable if you're using true wireless earbuds. These fit snugly in the ear and don't have cables that you could get tangled up in. Some models also have active noise-canceling so you can block out sounds that keep you from falling asleep.
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Are AirPods flammable?

Fire in the earhole: No, AirPods don't spontaneously combust.
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Can AirPods explode while charging?

Apple typically offers the highest level of product quality in the industry. Customers who use Apple-certified products do not tend to complain about the durability. However, there seems to be a rare case where AirPods Pro has exploded.
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Is it OK to sleep with Airpod pros?

If you are a side sleeper, your position could cause the AirPods to push against the inside of your ear. In the best cases, you'll have a poor night's sleep because you felt uncomfortable. But sometimes, you could disrupt your ears' blood flow. You can lose them in your bed.
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Is it OK to sleep with ear plugs?

Earplugs are generally safe to use while sleeping. However, it is possible that frequent use can lead to some minor problems in the long run, such as earwax buildup. Sometimes, noise from the environment can disrupt sleep. For example, having a bedroom that faces a busy street can affect sleep duration.
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Will my alarm go off if I have AirPods in?

If you don't have your AirPods connected to the device, the alarm tone will simply play through the inbuilt speakers. However, if your AirPods are connected to your phone at the time that the alarm is set to go off, it will not come out of the inbuilt speakers, but rather be outputted through the AirPods.
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Why do my AirPods 3 Buzz?

Fortunately, we came across a workaround that seems to fix the buzzing noise on the AirPods Gen 3. It involves changing the 'Audio Accessibility Settings' and turning on the 'Background Sounds. '
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Why is my Airpod squeaking?

If your AirPods emit a high-pitched squealing sound, disable Automatic Ear Detection and Noise Control. Turn Noise Control on after securely fitting your AirPods in your ears. If the issue persists, reset your AirPods and go to an Apple Store to have your earbuds repaired.
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