Why are my AirPods so quiet but loud outside?

Your AirPods are dusty or have earwax
Sometimes ear wax from your ears can also be an issue as well. So if you're having issues with your AirPods being quiet or just not sounding right, try taking them out and looking through the little holes on the backside of each pod carefully.
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Why are my AirPods so quiet in my ear but loud outside?

One of the most likely causes of one AirPod earbud being louder than the other is the balance control being off-center, as covered in this article above. You can adjust the balance in the Settings app of your iPhone under Accessibility > Audio/Visual > Balance and moving the slider back into the middle.
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Why are my AirPods so loud on the outside?

The most common reason why your AirPods could be leaking sound is that the AirPods don't fit snugly in your ear due to a size issue. The best way to solve this issue is to buy silicon ear hooks or earbuds for AirPods that are available cheaply.
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How can I make my AirPods quiet louder?

Here is how to manage the volume cap toggle on your AirPods.
  1. Open Settings and tap Sounds & Haptics.
  2. Tap Headphone Safety.
  3. Toggle on/off Reduce Loud Sounds.
  4. Drag the decibel slider that includes a maximum headphone volume.
  5. Check your AirPods to see if this made a difference.
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Why are my AirPods so muffled?

A buildup of gunk in your AirPods can make them sound muffled. To get them clean, wipe them down with a dry, lint-free cloth. Choose a soft cloth, such as a microfiber cleaning wipe, so you don't scratch up your AirPods. You can also remove the ear tips, if your AirPods have them, and rinse them in plain water.
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Fix Quiet Airpods Low Volume Issue



How do I make the volume louder on my iPhone AirPods?

If you have first generation AirPods, double tap either earbud to wake Siri and then ask Siri to adjust the volume. If you have second generation AirPods or later (this includes the AirPods Pro), and you've set up the "Hey Siri" function on your iPhone, say "Hey Siri" and then ask Siri to adjust the volume.
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How do you clean wax out of AirPods?

For digging out the nasty bits in the microphone and speaker meshes, Apple recommends using a dry cotton swab and a soft-bristled brush. For tje AirPods Pro, you can remove the ear tips and rinse them with water, according to Apple, but without soap or other cleaning agents.
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Why are my earbuds so quiet?

Due to some phone's operating systems, you may find your volume is too low. For Android devices, this is most commonly resolved by disabling Bluetooth Absolute Volume, within your phone's settings. For some devices, this may be found in the Developer Options for your phone.
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How do I reset my AirPod sound?

How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro
  1. Put your AirPods in their charging case, and close the lid.
  2. Wait 30 seconds.
  3. Open the lid of your charging case.
  4. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > Bluetooth and tap the More Info button next to your AirPods. ...
  5. Tap Forget This Device, and tap again to confirm.
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Why do my AirPods sound far away?

One of the most common causes of muffled AirPods is that they've become dirty. Whether it be earwax, dust, dirt, or anything else that's found its way on the AirPods' speakers, having a bunch of gunk clogging up the earpiece is a surefire way to get muffled audio.
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Why are my AirPods only loud at a certain angle?

Let's test turning off Automatic Ear Detection to see if perhaps your AirPods are sensing they are out of your ears and stopping. You'll be able to do that in Settings > Bluetooth then tapping the More Info ('i') button next to your AirPods.
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How can I make my earbuds louder?

Android: Go to Settings > Sound > Volume. You'll see four sound sliders for Ringtone, Notification, Touch Feedback, and Media. You can also set the volume keys to either turn up the volume across all apps or in individual media apps, by enabling the switch Volume Keys for Media.
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Can earwax damage AirPods?

The buildup of earwax, sweat, dirt, and other grimy substances can not only harm the performance and life span of your AirPods, she says, but it can also cause irritation or an infection in your ear canal.
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Can I make my AirPods louder?

But as you go back to using both AirPods, most people often forget to adjust this setting back – resulting in one AirPod sounding louder than the other. Adjust the slider underneath the Balance section to your liking.
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Can AirPods get wet in rain?

Your AirPods are not waterproof. You should avoid wearing them in the shower, swimming pool, or even in the rain. If you have AirPods Pro or third-generation AirPods, they might be water-resistant but they don't stay that way forever, So you're always better off safe than sorry.
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How do I make my AirPods not muffled?

Method #4) Reset Your AirPods

If you've tried everything and your AirPods still sound muffled, the best thing to do is just completely reset them, reverting them back to their factory settings.
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Why are my headphones not loud enough?

For Android Devices

Press the “volume up” and “volume down” buttons, which can be found at the side of your Android device, until you can hear audio at a comfortable level. If that doesn't work or if you want to open your settings and adjust other audio options, navigate to Settings > Sound & vibration.
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How do you fix low Bluetooth volume on iPhone?

Adjust the Volume of Your Bluetooth Device From Your iPhone

From the accessibility menu, scroll down and select audio/visual. Scroll down to audio balance and move the slider to be at the center. What is this? With the slider at the center, both the left and right headphone will get the same volume from your iPhone.
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Are AirPods 3 waterproof?

Your AirPods Pro, AirPods (3rd generation), and MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods (3rd generation) are water and sweat resistant, but they are not waterproof or sweatproof. * The MagSafe Charging Case and Wireless Charging Case for AirPods Pro are not water or sweat resistant.
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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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Can I use stolen AirPods?

Unfortunately, you cannot block your stolen AirPods from being used, even though they're costly and Apple usually offers excellent device protection features. You can only track and locate them, assuming that the person has not used them yet and they still link to your device.
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Can police track AirPods?

Technology has once again come in handy to the police, this time as a simple set of wireless earbuds helped the law enforcement find a stolen vehicle.
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