AirPods Pro High Pitched Noise

Hi have a Fix.

Go to Bluetooth > Select your Airpods Pro > Select Noise Control "Off". Also make sure that Left and Right Airpods actions have nothing to do with Noise Control. So just make sure to have both working with Siri. This is what works for me, I hope it does the same for some of you.

i did a little experimenting. this actually has nothing to do with the functionality of the airpods, so don't be alarmed. your airpods aren't on the verge of dying, it's a bit of a weird side effect. some people have pointed this out, but here's the exact explanation: chances are you heard this loud sound while having airpods in and laying down on them, and chances are also that you laid down on your right side. the pressure on the microphone and the eartip react, i'm not sure if this is intentional or a mechanical oversight, but this is the reason it happens. a few other users have mentioned this and i'll quote them below:

bennett166 says, "Don’t know if this had been answered yet but I’m pretty sure the noise happens when the AirPods are put under pressure and the noise is to help eject water"

gdcapo says, "It happened after a workout - right ear only. It had to be because of sweat. Same high pitched whistle. I went home pulled apart the Air Pods so they could dry out - for about 20 minutes - and that did the trick. This was the first time this has happened. Have owned them for about six months."

DFB77 says, "This happened to me when they got wet. In fact I put them thru the washing machine. So fairly severe. When they dried out it fixed itself up. I needed to use a hair dryer for a while but it worked."

a lot of people seem to find this issue while the airpods have been exposed to water / pressure in an enclosed space. if you'd like to test this you can take your right airpod and clutch it tightly in your hand, moving it slightly each time. eventually you'll hear a squeak. my final theory is that this is ANC reacting to a feedback loop, caused by water or pressure.

I am having the same issue. I suspect it is with the mic because I do not get the squealing sound when transparency and noise cancelation are off. Does anyone know if this is a problem with the mic or firmware?

My issue with squeaking/squealing noise on left bud (Airpods Pro) started after a particularly sweaty session, so like some here, thought it might be sweat-related. Anyway, tried the reboot fix that’s being suggested. Still has this issue after reboot. But it IS only when noise cancelling and transparency is ON. I too am hoping it’s software related. :-( I’ll persist with reboot for a bit. But getting annoying now. And I fear for my hearing with this high pitch squeal.

The extremely loud high pitch sound I think stems from a feedback loop error. Kind of like how microphones make the same noise when it picks up on the sound it’s amplifying. I would try playing your music lower, and maybe trying the different ear tips to ensure that the sound isn’t coming back out and into the mic. If you haven’t switched out the ear tips because the test said it was a good fit, try going to the included larger size.

Once I tried switching everything out, I haven’t had it happen again, but if you have and it still does it, then I would make a appointment to have them looked at.

Thank you BreeZee_17.

I've followed the reference documents and confirm the issue persist, though minimized immediately after cleaning using the steps described in your links.

The issue is reproduced while walking on hard surfaces, or similar vibration to the ear canal.

My AirPods Pro still report firmware 2B588, I've been monitoring when the new firmware installs.

Just happened in my right ear and it was really really loud...like on the fringe of damaging loud.

I have the EXACT same problem on my left AirPod Pro! Let’s hope it’s firmware issue and Apple could fix that with an update BUT in my theory it’s a metal piece which secures the tip and that piece when tightening tip in ear touches something inside as the two clicks of it around speaker are connected by metal wire going under the speaker so thats where the sound comes from but I hope I’m wrong!

This has been happening to mine too, and interestingly when I’m talking to someone using the AirPods mic and it happens, they can hear it and comment on how loud it is. I thought it was something only happening deep in my ear but apparently not. Not sure what exactly is causing it but it sure is annoying! Used to only happen in transparency mode but now it’s happening in noise cancelling mode too. Sounds like a really loud bird.

Hello,

Hello,

I see there are some issues with AirPods Pro making a high pitched noise and in some cases it occurs when using Active Noise Cancellation. I know it's important for your 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

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.

im getting a high pitched screech when I now use the AirPods. I’ve only had 6 days. Probably a total of 7 hours use. Others having this issue?

I heard a blip of really loud noise while the music is being played. This never happened to my previous gen airpods.

It is not the same as the problem of high-pitched noise, but I suspect is also from noise-cancellation.

Now I am a bit concerned putting them on being afraid of hear it again.

Have the EXACT same issue. Just purchased airpods pro. Only happens with the right airpod for some reason and only happens when i push it in deep ... seems to only happen if I push from the main round part and not if I grab from stem ... has anyone contacted apple about it? That’s my next stop

Same. Started with one ear. I got the screeching to stop by resetting but then it had a constant static - but only in transparency and noise cancelling mode. I called. Told them my guess was from sweat. I was told emphatically no, they are designed for the gym. I took them in. They replaced just the bad one at no cost. But, just yesterday, the other is screeching so I’ll need to go in again. FYI - They were nice at the store and had heard of similar issues. They had me reset, which didn’t work. Then replaced one without even listening for themselves. You have to wait 30 minutes in store for the new AirPods to sync while charging, which was annoying. And wow, that screeching is so loud it could damage ears. Worried this could become a big issue for Apple.

I got this too at first in my left AirPod. Now my left AirPod makes a staticky noise when the car/bus vibrates. It’s highly annoying. I’ve tried a couple times to reset them and nothing worked. Not sure if they’re broken or if it’s just a software issue. Hopefully it it’s a software issue they’ll fix soon :/