Why is the volume low on my Apple Watch Series 10?

I have Apple Watch 10. The speaker is low when on calls. It sound blown when people talk. I had 4 watches and never had a problem until Apple 10. Something needs to be done about this. Apple suggestion is to send it off. It’s a brand new watch. Why am I experiencing these issues. Fix it. It’s probably the update.

I have had an Apple Watch for YEARS and have had NO problems. Then I got a new Apple Watch Series 10 in November 2024 and by December the sound was so low you couldn’t hear it when it was on full volume. I turned it in on a warranty and they sent me a new one - then the new one started doing it too! Sounds like when a speaker is blown! Full volume and I can’t hear it! Took it to the Apple Store yesterday and they are sending it out for repair!!! I’m about to try finding an older used Apple Watch so I don’t have to deal with this seemingly constant problem! Apple-please fix this problem with your watches!

Same problem: My new Apple Watch 10 at maximum volume is nearly inaudible. It's disheartening to read here how many of you are experiencing the same fault ...especially those of you experiencing the same fault with your exchanged replacement device(s). Apple must be aware of the problem. It would appear replacing a few hundred (or a few thousand) watches is far less costly than admitting their product is faulty and issuing a recall. ****** shame really.

I have the same issue with the Ultra 2. Just bought it 4 days ago, and barely hear anything. The volume is on maximum, but you cannot even hear the siren, only when you put it to your ear. It happens with every app, voice messages, calls, siren, notifications. Running watchOS11.2 and literally 4 days old. Is it a bug or should I return it? We need a fix ASAP

I had the same problem with the speaker and I was going to visit apple store . I wore my watch in the shower and then pressed the button 💧 . I did it twice and now the speaker sounds really good .

Same problem, my new Apple 10 series volume was working great with it being a good volume and then one day I could not hear anything. All my calls, notifications and music were so low you could barely hear anything. I ran water on the watch like I was taking a shower it so it got good and wet. I clicked on the water drop icon to have the watch vibrate and remove all the water from the speaker and was surprised and relieved that it solved the problem. The watch is back to normal with the speaker being good and loud enough to enjoy using its features and calls. Anyone having a problem with their watches volume being too low just run some water over it and then use the vibration mode to rid the water because as it doing that it's also removing anything that is obstructing the tiny speaker grill. This teardrop water icon works great to rectify the problem.

I'm having the same problem with my Apple Watch 10. It is my 4th apple watch and I never had a volume problem with the others. After a bout with tech support they sent me a replacement. The volume was fine for the 1st month then went low with full volume in everything again. I can't believe it!

Same here. Speaker is low playing back voice memos, too. I have the volume cranked. It’s insane how I can’t hear it at that setting.

Did the exact same thing and the problem is solved. The solution is to activate the 💧 eject with water in it

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I have had 3!!! Replacements from this same issue. Works for a month when newly set up then back to the same!! I cannot even use the watch for what I bought it for. So do we know if they’re gonna recall them or do an update for it?

I have an Apple Watch 7, and an Apple Watch 10. Until I saw an article about the bad speaker possibility on the 10 I never would have noticed I had something wrong, but it appears I do! I recorded voice memos on both watches at the same time and playing them back, the 7 is loud and clear at max volume, while the 10 (also set to max volume) is quiet and sounds like it has a blown speaker. Looks like I need to take a trip to the Apple Store.

Both watches on the latest software as of February 11th, 2025. Apple Watch 10 was bought in November of '24.

We had to swish my watch 10 in lukewarm water and very lightly tap the speaker side on a paper towel with the water protection on and then turn water protection back off around 20-30 times and it is back to normal sounding. mine was barely vibrating and not making the water clear out sound and now it is. ridiculous

Same issue on two different Apple Watch series 10. One black and one titanium. Even with volume cranked to full, as the previous poster reported, the speaker sounds blown. Worked great originally. Callers can hear me when I say “Hold on let me get my phone”. Can only hear it with my wrist to my face. 🤬

Same issue: I purchased my brand new series 10 (46mm+ cellular) Apple Watch in December 2024. The very first phone call that came in was so distorted that I thought I had somehow blown my speaker already.

Everybody having this issue should let Apple know directly about it by using the Feedback link, as this is the only way to reach them.

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