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The sound on the left bud of my AirPods (2nd generation) is low. I already checked the audio settings and it’s at 0. The sound seems to be coming out on the outside. I don’t know how to fix this.
AirPods (2nd generation)
sheki160 Said:
"The sound on the left AirPod is very low. It seems like the sound is coming out from the back of the AirPod: The sound on the left bud of my AirPods (2nd generation) is low. I already checked the audio settings and it’s at 0. The sound seems to be coming out on the outside. I don’t know how to fix this."
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Push these in a bit more.
Troubleshooting Very Low AirPods Sound:
A. Charge This to Maximum:
Are these charged? Plug these into the charging case to be certain there is a charge to them. Charging them to their maximum capacity would be best, in this case.
B. Clear Out Earwax:
How to Clean your AirPods and EarPods - Apple Support
C. Increase App Volume:
Note that Apps have their own volume settings. So, it may be the volume settings that you need to increase.
sheki160 Said:
"The sound on the left AirPod is very low. It seems like the sound is coming out from the back of the AirPod: The sound on the left bud of my AirPods (2nd generation) is low. I already checked the audio settings and it’s at 0. The sound seems to be coming out on the outside. I don’t know how to fix this."
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Push these in a bit more.
Troubleshooting Very Low AirPods Sound:
A. Charge This to Maximum:
Are these charged? Plug these into the charging case to be certain there is a charge to them. Charging them to their maximum capacity would be best, in this case.
B. Clear Out Earwax:
How to Clean your AirPods and EarPods - Apple Support
C. Increase App Volume:
Note that Apps have their own volume settings. So, it may be the volume settings that you need to increase.
The sound on the left AirPod is very low. It seems like the sound is coming out from the back of the AirPod
