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Single AirPod only playing from one speaker

Only the speaker on the middle is working on my AirPod, not the one which sticks into my ear canal. Has anyone else had this happen? I have only had them for 6 months

Posted on Jan 29, 2021 7:28 PM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2021 7:39 PM

Keanelax Said:

"Single AirPod only playing from one speaker: Only the speaker on the middle is working on my AirPod, not the one which sticks into my ear canal. Has anyone else had this happen? I have only had them for 6 months"

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For Me: I've had the same problems, and it seems to always come down to moving the earpiece in my ear.


Elsewise, here are some other tips to take:

A. Visit Apple Support links:


B. Verify the Balance:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: General
  3. Tap: Accessibility
  4. Scroll Down: to Hearing
  5. Adjust: the audio volume balance


C. Also, Clear Out Earwax:

How to clean your AirPods and EarPods - Apple Support

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 29, 2021 7:39 PM in response to Keanelax

Keanelax Said:

"Single AirPod only playing from one speaker: Only the speaker on the middle is working on my AirPod, not the one which sticks into my ear canal. Has anyone else had this happen? I have only had them for 6 months"

-------


For Me: I've had the same problems, and it seems to always come down to moving the earpiece in my ear.


Elsewise, here are some other tips to take:

A. Visit Apple Support links:


B. Verify the Balance:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: General
  3. Tap: Accessibility
  4. Scroll Down: to Hearing
  5. Adjust: the audio volume balance


C. Also, Clear Out Earwax:

How to clean your AirPods and EarPods - Apple Support

Single AirPod only playing from one speaker

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