Apple Ultra microphone doesn't work

Brand new watch today, speaker crackles and pops and microphone doesn't work when trying a voice memo, Siri not working either. I have updated everything, turned on and off unpaired a few times. Anyone else having these problems?

Posted on Oct 5, 2022 8:32 PM

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2 replies

Chris_D13

Community Specialist

Oct 7, 2022 10:15 AM in response to Youtookallthegoodnames

Greetings Youtookallthegoodnames,

Reach out to Apple Support directly for assistance with the unexpected microphone and speaker behavior with your new Apple Watch. You can use the following link to reach out: Contact - Official Apple Support

Kind regards.

Oct 7, 2022 10:25 AM in response to Chris_D13

I did, I spent several hours trying to fix it and online with them. I'm on my way to get a refund right now. Maybe I'll get another in a year after the bugs are worked out. I don't want to be involved in their R&D, just want a watch that works. I never had a problem with the 1 or 4, they both worked fine.

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