Airpods (2nd gen) microphone not working even after troubleshooting

I've tried troubleshooting my airpods like forgetting the device off my phone and reconnecting, cleaning them, and switching the microphone from left to right to automatic but nothing has helped. I've tested the microphone through voice memos and the sound is either muffled, just background noise or nothing at all, and anyone I'm on a call with cannot hear me.

Posted on Aug 13, 2023 6:44 PM

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Posted on Aug 13, 2023 7:01 PM

Hi there jesscollinns,

I understand that you're having trouble with your AirPods microphone not working. I'm sorry to hear that!

You've already tried a few troubleshooting steps, which is great. Here are a few more things you can try:

  • Make sure your AirPods are fully charged. A low battery can sometimes cause microphone issues.
  • Check your AirPods firmware. If there is an update available, install it. The latest firmware update as of now is 5E135. Learn more about the firmware updates here.
  • Reset your AirPods. This will erase all of their settings and data, and may fix the microphone issue.
  • If you're using AirPods Pro, make sure that the microphone is not blocked by earwax or other debris.
  • Try connecting your AirPods to a different device. If the microphone works on the other device, then the problem is likely with your phone or computer.

If you've tried all of these steps and your AirPods microphone is still not working, then you may need to contact Apple Support for further assistance.

Here are some articles that you should refer to also…


I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.


Best regards,

Kyleb_27






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