AirPods Pro High Pitched Noise

When I push my AirPods Pro into my ears I hear a really high pitched noise, similar to the mosquito sound everyone used to play. Has anyone else experienced this? When they’re off it doesn’t happen, so I’m assuming it’s part of the noise cancellation.

iPhone 8, iOS 13

Posted on Nov 22, 2019 7:10 PM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2019 9:08 AM

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.

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Jun 14, 2021 12:38 PM in response to Hi1234hi976

Has Apple addressed this issue? I am experiencing the same problem with my right AirPods Pros. A very loud high pitched noise that is loud enough to bleed through phone calls. It only happens when I reach up to adjust the buds. At first, I thought its because I was touching the external microphones, but that is not the case. I hear the sound whenever I simply push the buds into my ear. It doesn't happen on the left bud. Just the right. And Apple will not replace it either. I sent them in four times but they said the buds are fine, sent them back the next day. Someone, please help. I cannot use my headphones in ANC or Transparency Mode because of the noise.

Jun 14, 2021 12:43 PM in response to brktrk

If this is normal, why does it only happen with the right earbud in my case? Why not the left? I tried to squeeze, push and cover the left earbud but they don't have this issue. Also, why didn't my original AirPods have this issue? They worked perfectly fine with not whistling noise, and I'd always adjust them when jugging or working out. How is this normal? Please help me understand?

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