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aizen_ Author

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AirPod volume low on the ear

My AirPods 1st gen have low volume when in the ear, but I can hear them better on the outside part. If I invert them and put them in my ear they clearly start sounding better.

AirPods (1st generation)

Posted on Sep 11, 2024 5:11 PM

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Jane_star15

Level 3

668 points

Posted on Sep 12, 2024 1:29 AM

Try cleaning the AirPods gently with a soft, dry brush or a lint-free cloth. You can also recalibrate the volume by lowering the volume to zero, disconnecting the AirPods, and then reconnecting them.

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