AirPods Pro 2 static sound with MacBook M1/M2

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AirPods Pro 2 static sound with MacBook M1/M2

My AirPod Pro 2 intermittently gets a static sound (probably every 5-10 seconds, like a soft to moderate rumbling/crackling sound) when playing videos from my MacBook M2 or my friends' Macbook M1s, running MacOS 27 Tahoe and MacOS 15 Sequoia. I do not get this with my current iPhone 13 running iOS 17.6.1 or my previous MacBook Pro 2017 running MacOS 13 Ventura. I looked up some other community notes about ensuring all other Bluetooth is off, ensuring there is a clear signal to my device, and ensuring my AirPods are correctly connected with my Mac.

Given it only occurs with the newer MacBooks, I suspect this is an issue with either the newer MacBooks or macOS, or possibly the way this model of AirPod Pro 2 interacts with the newer updates/MacBooks (although still works well on my iPhone 13 as mentioned).

Any solutions or ideas?

AirPods Pro (2nd generation)

Posted on Jul 2, 2026 6:06 PM

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TheLittles

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Jul 2, 2026 8:57 PM in response to champcow

"AirPods Pro 2 static sound with MacBook M1/M2: [...]Given it only occurs with the newer MacBooks, I suspect this is an issue with either the newer MacBooks or macOS, or possibly the way this model of AirPod Pro 2 interacts with the newer updates/MacBooks (although still works well on my iPhone 13 as mentioned). [...]Any solutions or ideas?"

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Troubleshooting the Static AirPods on a MacBook:

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A. Interference:

It may be interference that getting in the way here.

Some Links in Regards to Interference:

B. Boot into Safe Mode:

When you boot into Safe Mode, items load by default, with certain settings and caches set aside. Go Here: Start Up your Mac in Safe Mode - Apple Support

C. Single-Out this User:

What happens when you create a new Administrator user? do you still get this error? If not, then it it like an issue with the configurations of the current user. If so, then it is an issue of the macOS, in which case, you'd need to reinstall it.

D. Reinstall the macOS:

Nothing would be lost. It's just that misplaced items would be placed back to where they should be and corrupt system files would be replaced by clean files. Go Here: Reinstall macOS - Apple Support. Important: Prior to installing an update or performing a reinstallation, to prevent data loss, be sure to Back up your Mac with Time Machine.

E. Restore from a Backup:

Any recent Backups?: If you backed up your Mac prior to updating it then, restore form it. Sometimes, an update can fail due to power issues, or losing connection to Apple's servers. So, know to always back up your Mac prior to making any major changes to it, successfully as au update. In doing so, you with have something to restore store your Mac from from, should anything go wrong with the upgrade.

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