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Airpods 3 High Pitched Noise

Hey There Everyone,

This issue has been around recently however the “Background Sounds” trick doesn’t somehow work for me. I still hear the Buzzing and High Pitched Noise.

Is anyone else having this issue even when turning on “Background Sounds” ?

Posted on Nov 19, 2021 8:09 PM

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Posted on Nov 20, 2021 5:13 PM

Hi Aryandb,


Thanks for following up. We appreciate you letting us know all the troubleshooting actions you've tried and the outcome. Since it's still not clear if the issue is software or hardware, you might try testing your AirPods with a different device to see if that makes a difference. If after that point, you're still not certain if the issue is hardware or software, contacting Apple Support or having them checked out by a technician would be the best option.


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Nov 20, 2021 5:13 PM in response to Aryandb

Hi Aryandb,


Thanks for following up. We appreciate you letting us know all the troubleshooting actions you've tried and the outcome. Since it's still not clear if the issue is software or hardware, you might try testing your AirPods with a different device to see if that makes a difference. If after that point, you're still not certain if the issue is hardware or software, contacting Apple Support or having them checked out by a technician would be the best option.


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AirPods Replacement, Service, and Repair


Best wishes!

Nov 20, 2021 2:14 PM in response to Aryandb

Hello Aryandb,


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. We understand that you're running into audio issues with your AirPods. To start, we recommend reviewing article, If your AirPods Pro make crackling or static sounds, and trying the suggested actions. Please be sure to pay special attention to the section regarding wireless interference.


Let us know how to goes.


Best regards.

Nov 20, 2021 2:32 PM in response to Missy5937

Hey There Missy,


Thanks for reaching out to me,

Im not sure if this issue on Airpods 3rd gen. is the same as on the Airpods Pro, since they had the Crackling Sound while listening to Music with high bass or with high Volume. However on the Airpods 3 the noise is still there even when you’re not listening to anything.

Ive tried this outside of the house as well and it doesn’t matter where you are this issue seems to be general.

Many people found a temporarily fix for that which was turning on “Background Sounds” choosing Rain and putting the Volume to 0 which immediately stopped the high pitched noise. Unfortunately that does not work for me. This issue seems to be more of a Hardware/Software issue.

The fact that it stops with the background sounds makes it a software issue, but the buzzing noise won’t ever stop which could make it a hardware issue as well.

Still, id like to know if other owners of Airpods 3rd Gen. have found a fix for that.


Best,

~Aryan

Airpods 3 High Pitched Noise

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