AirPods Pro High Pitched Noise

I forgot the device on my phone then reconnected and the noise went away

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

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 :/

Same here; touch the right ear pod to deactivate noise reduction and then I hear a squeak in the left ear when I put it back in the case (not on every time, but sometimes). When I put the EarPods back in the case, re-open and re-wear them it gets better, but then it happens again a little later... I had my first pair swap for a new set two days ago but today i detected it for the new pair as well :(

Happens in my left ear. The high pitch noise or squeal is heard when either u run ur fingers while pushing it in or just simply by accidentally rubbing it. This only happens when noice cancellation and transparency is on.

Quick update:

Today, the audio quality of my AirPods Pro degraded to the point I couldn't use them.

I plugged them in for a few hours and reset but "Forgetting" the device and holding the pairing button down for 15 minutes.

Once connected I checked the firmware version, their's been news they released a new update.

My AirPods Pro now report: 2D15

The audio is slightly improved in the left bud, the right one has been fine.

There is a low level squeak from the left bud during music playback and similar squeaking with ear canal vibration/movement.

Only in the left ear, can't reproduce it in the right.

https://www.macrumors.com/2020/05/05/apple-updates-airpods-pro-firmware-to-version-2d15/

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.

I get the same issue, but if I remove the rubber ear tips it doesn't happen.

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.

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?

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!

Same thing happened to me. Actually called into Apple Support as my left Airpod Pro was making clicking noise on noise cancelling and pass-thru mode. They guided me through resetting and re-pairing them. After re-pairing my Airpods, I inserted them into my ears and was greated with an extremely loud, high-pitched static noise that left both of my ears ringing for a few minutes. I didn't think too much of it at the time, but it has now been a week (Called support on April 8th, 2020) and my left ear is STILL RINGING. I went to the ENT today and they told me my hearing hadn't been damaged, but that the ringing as a result of this loud noise may or may not ever go away. Incredibly depressed and scared to put anything in my ears again. Loved these Airpods as with noise cancelling on I could listen to speech and music at a safe, low volume, but if there's a risk of this happening again it's just not worth it for me. This ringing is debilitating... makes it hard to focus or fall asleep, and according to the Dr. there's no cure for Tinnitus. Just have to hope it goes away.

Quick update, I cycled through cleaning and testing bud sizes. Initially when I got them I used the default buds and the passed the bud fit test, but decided to check if the others would work.

Now none of them will pass the fit test and the default still feels the most secure in the ear (tho they all work themselves our while talking, eating, walking... anything except perfectly still :-)

Not sure what's up, but first product I've purchased from apple that I have regrets about, given the price.

Hope there's an easy fix.

Thank you fcalkins, I am having the same issues as others in here. Really bad high pitches in mainly the left, but if I touch either AirPod oro while it’s in and on, I get the loud squealing sounds. I’ll have to take them in.

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.