AirPods Pro weird noise on one ear

got my AirPods pro today and having the same issue on the right speaker. A weird scratching noise like static. It only happens on active noise canceling and transparency mode. Tried to reset them but the problem insists.

Same issue!! Its in my right ear. It only happens on NC or Transparency. Its awful feedback sound like a microphone too close to a speaker. I think thats the problem. How to fix it? Who knows, but now it happens every time I talk to someone on the phone in either of these modes. What a waste!!

I do have the exact same problem is not a constant hissing noise like other have complaint, in my case is only on the left side and as you said when you press the AirPod makes that weird noise in my case other people can hear it, but when I removed the silicone tip and try doesn’t happened at all so it’s super weird

Hello,

I see there are some concerns about one side of AirPods Pro not working properly and hearing static like noises. I also see that this occurs while using Active Noise Cancellation. I know it's important for AirPods Pro to work as expected; I'd like to help. Below are some resources that may help to troubleshoot this behavior:

• If your AirPods Pro make crackling or static sounds
• If Active Noise Cancellation isn't working as expected on your AirPods Pro
• If your left or right AirPod isn't working

These resources provide additional information about AirPods Pro that may be helpful as well:

• Wearing your AirPods, EarPods, and Beats devices
• How to clean your AirPods and EarPods
• AirPods Pro Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode

Take Care.

I have the same problem. Also when pushing it in the ear to tighten produce the weird noise. Only happen to my left ear. I tried it with my friend's ear but he doesn't have this problem. Maybe it's ear specific problem?

Well now my AirPods has been stolen so now I don’t have that problem anymore

I tried it 2 times one after another but no luck. The way it somehow fixed itself was by leaving it on a table (with auto-ear detection on, so it disables itself until it goes back in my ear) and then picking it up and changing modes from noise - cancelling or transparency to off a couple of times. Now its not as common as those 3 or 4 days when this happened continuously and when it does the put on table and change to off and back on the mode I want works, for me at least.

I had this problem as well, but it is super easy to fix. Put both airpods back in the case with both of the modes off. Then hold the button in the back for 15 seconds until the light turns amber, connect the airpods with your phone again. And problem solved, no hissing noise in any of the Airpods. Hope this helped

Hi, I have the same issue. I just bought a pair AirPods Pro two days ago and I noticed the scratching noise in the right ear whenerver the right earbud moves a little bit. As described the noice only happens when they are in noice canceling or transparency mode, it does not happen in regular mode. The noice does not happen in the left earbud, only in the right one. If the bud is kept without movement it works fine, but if I turn arround my head rapidly or if I start running with them, then the right one makes the scratching/static noise. I already reset them as described and that didnt fixed the issue. I am draining the battery and recharging as last option before going back to the store.

Please help, I like the product but for the price I expect it to work flawlessly.

It would be nice from someone from Apple to expand on the situation. I hope this feedback helps you to improve the product since I really like it.

Thanks

Mine is like a feedback noise from a speaker and happens when I switch between transparency and noise cancellation I took them to the store today, they will review them. Hopefully I will get a replacement.

I have the same problem since the purchase! It's a shame for Apple. Unfortunately I have no Apple Store in my country to visit it so writing here. I have constant problems with the right earphone in noise canceling mode. I constantly hear some terrible ultrasound, and it seems to me that it can even damage my ear. Is there any specific solution to this problem? Or should I just put up that I bought the trash for $249+?

I recorded a video where the problem is recognizable..

https://youtu.be/fYQsaz2fXkQ

Yeah, same problem here in the left AirPod. No audio comes out of it, regardless of the mode I am in. I tried forgetting the device and reconnecting with no luck. Hoping I can kill the battery and recharge tonight. Merry Christmas!

ok i had the same garbled sound in my right one only in transparency/noise cancellation mode and what you have to do is just put it in the case, take it back out, and it’s done. at least that’s what worked for me

I'm having the same issue in the left ear pod, but it isn't a daily occurrence. Looking back, it seems to happen when I frequently remove the AirPods from my ears and put them back in while I'm at work and they are linked to my MacBook Pro. When I tested them on my iPhone, the static was still present but was definitely much worse in the noise cancelling mode. Eventually it does go away, typically after I can't take the static anymore and put them away for a bit. It's disappointing and frustrating since I've only had them for about a month.

I have the same issue. Scratching sound in my right ear pod. It’s unbearable during phone calls.

im so disappointed with my air pod pros. Compared to the original AirPods (which are amazing) I’m an Apple fanboy and honestly - AirPod pros are crap. slow and very unreliable connection to iPhone and this scratching issue - can’t wait until Bose release their wireless version of the QC20’s!