AirPods playing audio from side black part instead of main front speaker

A few months ago my right AirPod has only been playing audio out of the side black part and not the main front one, and recently the same has happened with the left AirPod


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iPhone SE, iOS 17

Posted on Feb 9, 2025 3:47 AM

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Posted on Feb 9, 2025 11:03 PM

A collection of earwax, dirt or debris could have built up in your AirPods speakers. Refer to the following article:

How to clean your AirPods – Apple Support (AU)


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AirPods playing audio from side black part instead of main front speaker

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