Airpods Pro keep falling out of my ears!

This is an excellent idea. Here’s what I just posted:

”250 dollars. That’s what I payed for these. You’re telling me that 250 dollars doesn’t get me earbuds that stay in my ears? That’s outrageous. If I move my mouth at all they get pushed out of my ears. Even if I don’t they make their way out anyway. This is what sets Apple apart from other brands. This doesn’t happen with Apple products. How did this slip through the testing?

My suggestion is that you redesign the tips with a different shape or as foam so they stay in your ears. Then offer that for free to everyone who bought airpods pro, and have it included with the standard version.

People expect a level of quality assurance from Apple and this is ruining that. Before this I could buy any Apple product and be sure it would work as expected. Not anymore.

FIX THIS”

I was having the same problem and started searching for solutions because I’m outside of my window to return my AirPods Pro. I found a suggestion to wear them upside down, at about the 2:00 position. I tried it and it immediately worked. I did a seal test and it had a seal. Didn’t fall out. I made a call on the phone and on FaceTime and was heard perfectly. It does look silly, but they didn’t fall out. Here’s a photo for reference.

I had this exact problem, and may have discovered a solution.

First of all - the problem. My Airpod Pro's would be constantly falling out of my ears....forget vigorous exercise, even simply using a elliptical trainer (with no impact) my Pro's would be falling out all the time. It was a real nightmare, because every few minutes I would have to push them in a little harder, or bend down to pick them up when they fell out. It really did impact my enjoyment of my workout, since all the time I was concentrating on ensuring the little Pro's weren't falling out and I couldn't really ever get into the 'zone' when I was wearing them.

I had just assumed that Apple had designed these for a 'standard shaped ear canal' and maybe my ear canal was of a different shape. After all, who's to know, right ?

Then I had an idea. Perhaps my ear canal was shaped just like everyone elses, but perhaps my skin was a little more oily than other people. I usually took to the gym in the morning before I had my shower, and so perhaps the natural oils in my skin, and therefore in my ear canal, were preventing the Airpods from creating the perfect seal that other users had been experiencing.

So, for the last few days, I've been cleaning both my ear canal, and the Airpod Pro tips, with a cleansing wipe - one that has an alcohol base so that the cleansing is both thorough, and which dries quickly. I will clean deeply inside my ear with the cleansing wipe, then both sides of the tip of the Airpod Pro, and then put this in my ear as soon as it dries.

And hey presto. It works. It bloody works.

I'm now working out at the gym for a hard 45 minutes and not a single slippage. Not even a hint of a slippage. No loss of sound, no need to concentrate on these little devices when I'm trying to work out. I can't promise this solution will work for everyone, but it did work for me.

I guess the 'fault' wasn't with Apple all along - and I can now start to LOVE these little devices the way that Apple always intended.

Anyone have luck with non-Apple tips? I’m having the same problem. Small tips seem to fit perfectly, pass fit test, etc. but after 5 to 45 minutes depending on activity, they’ve slowly squeezed their way out of my ear holes, loose their seal and eventually fall out if I’m. It constantly pushing them back in. Amazon has several “anti slip” and “memory foam” type options — but they all look like retrofits for the original AirPod design. Love the way these sound but won’t be able to deal with them constantly falling out. Original AirPods would stay in my ears indefinitely unless really jostled out

I have the original Airpods. They fell out. But, I was able to purchase 3 pair of silicone jackets (for $9) that had a soft little hook that fit in to one of the upper contours in my ear with no discomfort. Now I can do jumping jacks and they won't fall out. I'm a dedicated Apple person, but I definitely won't purchase these pricey new Airpods. There are other upscale brands that already have this little device built in to their buds, pods, (whatever you wan't to call them) and I'll be purchasing those. Sorry Apple. I love you, but in this sort of relationship, we are just not a good fit.

It seems this is not a one-off issue seeing all the comments. I've tried every tips and even different ones at the same time in opposite ears. Still wiggle their way out...even just sitting on a conference calls. Just talking. So forget running. Apple you need to address this with a better solution than try a new tip.

Although I am happy for those that found fixed through additional foam pieces, my opinion is that for how much they cost they should be able to perform their basic functions.....like staying in your ear. I have submitted my feedback to Apple and encourage others to do the same.

https://www.apple.com/feedback/

OK. I found a workaround for this problem, while I know that its not ideal for a piece of equipment that costs ~$200+, the Airpod that kept falling out, I turned upside down and that has fixed the issue for me. Instead of the stick pointing down, I have it pointing up. Crazy, but its working for me for the time being. The pod that kept falling out was on my left ear. Pictures below, left air the stick is up, right ear stick as normally inserted.

Everyone just copy and paste this to your own feedback so that apple finally HAS to notice rather than keep a blind eye to this! Its insulting they would rip us off with a product that wont even stay in your ears no matter what size the ear tip is or how many times you do a stupid “EarFit Test” BS.

Viva La Revolution!

I too have a similar problem. It would appear that Apple have made the tips too short in length which is why they fall out. In comparison with all other tips on other headphones that fit snugly into my ear and stay forever. I would say they are at least 2-3mm shorter than most.

Solution! Return your Apple AirPods Pro, and buy the Powerbeats Pro! They’re made by Apple, same price, better product! No odd plastic modifications needed! ☺️ Trust me, YOU'LL LOVE THEM! I personally bought black, but for everyone obsessed with a white Apple wireless earbud, there’s the ivory. They also come in moss, and navy. 4 colors to choose from. They're in the Apple store, but for more info visit the beats by Dre website. https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MV722LL/A/powerbeats-pro-totally-wireless-earphones-ivory

Mine too ☹️ I’m so ****** for the PRICE,,, this is just a slap in the face…! I keep googling, asking people that have them, or searching for videos on YouTube to fix this but I’m just so upset about it 😣

Mine fell out too...after a gentle 15 minute walk, my new airpod pro fell out of my left ear. I had previously done the fit test and both earpieces passed the fit test. I saw the video with the woman on a mechanical bull and her airpod pro stayed in. Mine couldnt stay in after a gentle 15 minute walk. Will see if the larger pod cover helps.

I've been having this issue as well. Mine always popped out whenever I smiled. One thing I've done (just now) that seems to be helping: I realized that I installed one of my AirPod tips incorrectly. I was looking at the animation on how to change tips (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210633) and realized that one of my tips didn't have the same angle as was shown in the animation. I pulled it off, rotated it some, popped it back on, and the fit does seem a bit better. I've tried smiling several times now, and the AirPods seem to be staying in.

Not gonna lie, I have the Beats Pro and they stay in. If they had the noise cancellation and transparency I would have never changed…