Low microphone volume with earphones and Bluetooth buds on iPhone

When I connect earphones or even Bluetooth buds the volume of the microphone is always low and have to shout to be heard

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Original Title: Mic volume too low

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 27, 2025 8:23 AM

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